Applications for the 2025/2026 Chevening LSE Fellowship are now open!

The Chevening LSE Fellowship for 2025 is a fully funded fellowship, supported by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office, that provides scholars with the chance to engage in cutting-edge research across various social science fields.

When is the Application Deadline:

• Applications close on 5 November 2024 at 12:00 GMT.

Tell Me About The Award:

• The Chevening LSE Fellowship is a prestigious program that allows mid-career professionals to conduct research at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office and is aimed at enhancing professional development in key thematic sectors.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• The fellowship is open across the social sciences, with a particular emphasis on international relations, public policy and administration, public diplomacy, social, economic, and environmental policy, and development issues.

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Type:

• Research Fellowship

Who can Apply?

• Applicants must be citizens of China, residing in China, and planning to return to China after the fellowship.
• They must hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience and have at least 5 years of significant professional experience or be a current PhD candidate (not in the UK/EU or USA).
• Applicants should not hold dual British nationality (with some exemptions) and should not be employees or recent former employees of the UK government, the British Council, or certain other organizations.

How are Applicants Selected?

• Applications are reviewed by independent reading committees and local British embassies/high commissions. Candidates are shortlisted based on their research proposal and relevant experience, and interviews are conducted by panels at British embassies and high commissions.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• This fellowship is specifically open to citizens of China.

Where will the Award be Taken?

• The award will be taken at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in the United Kingdom.

How Many Awards?

• The exact number of fellowships is not specified.

What is the Benefit of the Chevening LSE Fellowship?

• The fellowship includes:
  • Full program fees
  • Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
  • Return economy airfare from China to the UK
  • An allowance package for research-related activities
  • Access to a program of cultural events and activities organized by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat

How Long Will the Award Last?

• The fellowship can last for three, six, or nine months, depending on the nature of the research project.

How to Apply for the Chevening LSE Fellowship:

• Applications can be submitted through the Chevening website. Applicants are required to provide a research proposal and adhere to the specified eligibility criteria. Visit the Chevening LSE Fellowship official webpage for more details and to apply.