Funding & benefits
Each fellowship includes:
Five-month period of research at OCIS
Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
Return economy airfare
Allowance package for research-related activities
Eligible programmes & fields
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About the scholarship
Funding and benefits Each fellowship includes: Five-month period of research at OCIS Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship Return economy airfare Allowance package for research-related activities Hear from our fellows For my work on my book, I couldn’t have thought of a more perfect place than OCIS. I found myself in the company of colleagues who have published many books and I got to learn handy tips from them about my own project.
Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Eligibility requirements
- In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must:
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries and resident in one of these countries at the point of application: Afghanistan*, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Senegal, Sudan*, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
- Hold a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
- Have significant professional and/or academic research experience (at least five years)
- *Please note: Under recent UK Government legislation, Afghanistan and Sudan citizens are unable to obtain a Study Visa to enter the UK; however, this does not affect fellowship visa routes. Afghanistan and Sudan citizens are still eligible to apply for the Chevening OCIS Fellowship. For the most up-to-date information, please visit the UK Government website. We are unable to provide any further guidance beyond what is published there.
- Apply today Eligibility In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must: Be a citizen of one of the following countries and resident in one of these countries at the point of application: Afghanistan*, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Senegal, Sudan*, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan Hold a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application Have significant professional and/or academic research experience (at least five years) *Please note: Under recent UK Government legislation, Afghanistan and Sudan citizens are unable to obtain a Study Visa to enter the UK; howe
Should you apply?
Likely a good fit if
- Your citizenship / nationality satisfies the stated applicant rule.
- You are prepared to study in United Kingdom.
This is a factual screening summary based on the verified eligibility information above; the awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 22 Aug 2026