Applications are now open for the 2016 Winston Churchill Memorial Trust Fellowships, which include a strand for Designers in partnership with the British Council.

The Design Fellowships, which will run for another 2 years, are awarded for projects that add to international collaboration and understanding, and also bring back knowledge and best practice for the benefit of others in the UK. Designers in the following applied arts are eligible to apply:

• Architecture
• Interiors
• Product
• Graphic Design

Successful applicants will be able to apply to the British Council's Architecture Design Fashion department for a follow-up grant to help with events, exhibitions and further international collaboration to further the outcomes of their Churchill Fellowship.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 22nd September 2015.

Full details and how to apply can be found on the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust website.