Applications for the Future Leaders Programme 2027 close on 31 October 2026. The Coalition for Global Prosperity runs this cross-party foreign policy programme for future political leaders interested in global affairs. Participants join a welcome reception in London, a residential policy retreat in January or February 2027, and an overseas visit to the Middle East or Africa.
Application Deadline:
31 October 2026
Tell Me About The Program:
The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) Future Leaders Programme 2027 is an exclusive, cross-party foreign policy leadership network designed for emerging political leaders, parliamentary candidates, and aspiring politicians in the UK. The initiative aims to equip participants with the substantive policy knowledge, connections, and confidence required to speak authoritatively on foreign affairs, development, defense, and diplomacy. The program features a London welcome reception, an intensive residential policy retreat, engagements with senior figures across defense and foreign policy, opportunities to author published policy essays, and an overseas delegation visit to the Middle East or Africa.
Which Fields are Eligible?
Foreign Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, International Development, National Security, Strategic Studies, and Diplomacy.
Type:
Cross-Party Political Leadership Network / Policy Fellowship & Delegation Retreat
Who can Apply?
- Target Audience: Emerging leaders in politics, parliamentary candidates, and political activists across all UK political parties with a demonstrated interest in global affairs.
- Commitment: Must commit to attending the residential policy retreat in January/February 2027 and participating in core network activities.
- Political Alignment: Open to all political party affiliations (or aspiring political figures engaged in UK political discourse).
How are Applicants Selected:
Candidates are competitively selected based on their political background/ambition, written essays detailing their interest in foreign policy, personal leadership motivations, and specific areas of interest regarding the UK’s global role in development, defense, and diplomacy.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
United Kingdom (targeted at UK-based political candidates and emerging leaders in politics).
Where will the Program be Taken?
Hybrid / Multi-location: London (Welcome Reception), UK Residential Retreat (held in January/February 2027), and an overseas delegation trip to the Middle East or Africa.
How Many Participants:
A select cross-party cohort of emerging political leaders chosen per annual application cycle.
What is the Benefit of the Program:
- Fully Funded Participation: Program participation, residential retreat, and overseas trip expenses are fully covered by CGP donor organizations (participants cover personal travel to domestic event locations).
- High-Level Exposure: Direct engagement with senior political figures, military leaders, diplomats, and international development experts.
- Overseas Delegation: Fully supported international field visit to observe UK-funded international development, security, and diplomatic projects firsthand.
- Publication & Policy Impact: Opportunity to author policy recommendations and essays for the published CGP Future Leaders Essay Collection.
How Long Will it Last:
Multi-month network engagement starting in early 2027 (including a multi-day residential retreat in January/February 2027 and an overseas visit).
How to Apply:
- Complete the online application form on the Coalition for Global Prosperity portal.
- Provide contact details, job title, company, political party affiliation (if applicable), and social media handles.
- Complete two short application essays (max 300 words each):
- Essay 1: Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in participating in this programme.
- Essay 2: What aspects of global affairs interest you most, and why?
- Confirm data processing consent and submit before 31 October 2026.
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