Funding & benefits
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Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) is a fellowship from Chevening in the United Kingdom. Subject areas covered include International Relations & Development. To be eligible, applicants need 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 on…. Applications close on 6 October 2026. If you do not already have the level of work experience required for your chosen fellowship programme, you will be unable to submit your application.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including International Relations & Development. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- 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
- 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.
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in International Relations & Development. On nationality, the record states: Apply today Eligibility In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must: Be a citizen of one of the….
Check these against your profile
- Study area: International Relations & Development.
- Citizenship / nationality rule: Apply today Eligibility In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must: Be a citizen of one of the….
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Which nationalities are eligible?
The eligibility record states: Apply today Eligibility In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must: Be a citizen of one of the….
Is Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 6 October 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
How do I apply?
If you do not already have the level of work experience required for your chosen fellowship programme, you will be unable to submit your application.
How was this information verified?
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Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 19 Sep 2026 · Verified Sep 19, 2026
About Chevening
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