Instrumental Fellowship Applications
Applications for our 2026 Violin Fellow are now open.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to fill out an application form and an equality and diversity monitoring form which will be available on this page once applications open. The form will ask about your interest and motivations for the programme and an orchestral career, as well as previous experiences of working in an orchestral setting.
Read more about the Philharmonia Instrumental Fellowship Programme here.
Please get in touch if you have any questions: emergingartists@philharmonia.co.uk
Application requirements
Age
Applicants must be aged 18 or above at the time of the programme commencing on 1 September 2025.
Education
We welcome applicants from a range of educational backgrounds. However, we ask that you are not in the first year of undergraduate study when the programme begins. As a guide, the programme has been developed with fourth year undergraduates, postgraduates and those who have graduated in mind.
Nationality
The programme is open to applicants of all nationalities. However, if you are not a British citizen, you will need to demonstrate that you have the right to remain in the UK throughout the Fellowship.
If you are in the UK on a Tier 4 student visa, you are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the terms of your visa i.e. you are still in education and will be for the duration of the Fellowship.
The Philharmonia is unable to cover the cost of overseas travel for auditions or any part of the Fellowship.
References
You will need to supply the names and email addresses of two references at the point of application. These references will be contacted only if you are offered a Fellowship.
Information Packs
View the information pack for our for our Violin Fellowship application.
Please see the Digital Audition Advice here.
Please note
Through this scheme we are unable to consider applications for:
• Formal courses of study, training, or research (including postgraduate degrees)
• Lessons with your regular teacher
• Costs associated with participating in competitions or showcases
• One off performances, touring or recording costs
• Instrument or equipment purchase
• Any costs incurred prior to a Fellowship being offered
