Benefits of a Winston Churchill Travelling Fellowship
Personal benefits - time spent planning, travelling and reporting on an overseas project will lead to:
- Improved individual self confidence and knowledge in your chosen field.
- The enhancement of an individual, their team skills and initiative.
- A wider perspective on life and a greater understanding of others.
- Access to a wide professional and overseas network.
- Personal achievement and satisfaction.
Employer benefits - knowledge and experience gained will lead to an employee:
- Having a wider and better developed set of personal skills.
- Making a greatly enhanced contribution to the organisation.
- Being more effective at work and in their community.
- Being better able to work as part of a team.
- Being more satisfied in terms of their personal development and work/life balance.
Financial - Fellowship is fully funded:
- For 2009, grants averaged £5500 per Fellow.
- Grants are calculated individually to cover all expenses including: international and internal travel, a daily accommodation and living allowance and travel insurance.
- Visa, vaccination and interpreter costs are covered, as required.
UK - Individuals will give benefit to the UK by:
- Experiencing and better understanding the lives and cultures of people in other countries.
- Returning with a wider perspective and increased expertise.
- Using the knowledge and experience they have gained to benefit their profession and community.
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Application dates
March 2010 - applications reopen for travel in 2011
October 2010 - applications close
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