Applications Are Open for the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship in the UK 2025

Applications for the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship are now being accepted. If you work in the energy sector as a senior official or professional, this might be your ticket to an amazing experience at one of the best universities in the UK.

When is the Application Deadline?

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

Tell Me About the Award:

• The Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship is a prestigious program offering senior officials and professionals from the energy sector in China the opportunity to spend three months in Dundee, Scotland. Fellows engage in a specific research project aligned with the UK-China Energy Dialogue while being hosted at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum, and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee.

Which Fields are Eligible?

• Energy sector professionals with a focus on energy market reform and related research.

Type:

• Fellowship.

Who can Apply for the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship?

• To be eligible for the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship, you must:
  • Intend to return to China at the end of the period of study.
  • Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the programme.
  • Hold a postgraduate (PG) level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application;
  • Have significant and meaningful professional experience (5+ years, currently employed or currently enrolled PhD candidate (PhD must not be with a UK/EU or USA university);
  • Not hold dual nationality where one nationality is British (other than for nationals exempt from this requirement listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants);
  • Not be an employee, a former employee, or relative* of an employee of His Majesty’s Government, or have been within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications (including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, all British Embassies/High Commissions, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department for International Trade and the UKVI), the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
  Additional conditions:
  • Applicants who have previously received financial benefit from an HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship, are eligible to apply after a period of 5 years following the completion of their first HMG-funded award and are required to demonstrate their career progression from that point;
  • Employees, former employees, or relatives* of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
  *Relatives are defined as parents or step parents, siblings or step-siblings, children or step-children, spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner (where the couple have been in a relationship akin to marriage or civil partnership for at least two years)

How are Applicants Selected?

• Applicants are selected based on their professional experience, relevance of their research proposal to the UK-China Energy Dialogue, and adherence to eligibility criteria. Selection involves a review of applications, interviews, and references.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

• China.

Where will the Award be Taken?

The University of Dundee, Scotland, UK.

How Many Awards?

• The number of fellowships awarded is not specified.

What is the Benefit of the Award?

• Full programme fees
• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
• Return economy airfare from China to the UK
• CEPMLP Supervisor to support research activities
• Full access to classes, lectures, and seminars at CEPMLP
• Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat

How Long Will the Award Last?

• Three months, from September to December 2025.

How to Apply for the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship:

• Interested candidates must apply online by the deadline and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria. The application involves submitting a research proposal and attending an interview if shortlisted.
• Apply today

Visit the Award Webpage for Details:

• For more information and to apply, visit the Chevening Fellowship page on the Chevening website.