Interview dates

• Building a society that cares: 7 May 2026
• Building prosperous, resilient economies: 12 May 2026
• Caring for our natural environment: 16 April 2026
• Climate change: 20 April 2026
• Making space for the arts: 28 April 2026
• Promoting lifelong health: 21 April 2026
• Supporting engagement in education: 5 May 2026
• Tech for all: 14 May 2026
• Open: Governance and public provision: 14 April 2026
• Open: Health and wellbeing: 22 April 2026
• Open: All other applications and those covering more than one universal theme: 30 April 2026

Interviews take place at our office in London or on Zoom. You can choose the format which suits you best and our data shows that it has no bearing on your chance of success. If you choose to attend in person we will cover your travel costs. We will ask you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments we can make.

Interview panels are made up of members of our Advisory Council, Trustee Board, and Fellows who are experts in the programme you have applied to.

The interview lasts for 20 minutes. It begins with an opportunity for you to bring your idea to life, speaking for up to 3 minutes. Then the panel will ask questions related to your overseas learning, the change you want to make in the UK, and your personal development.