Chevening Awards Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) Fellowship

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About Chevening Awards Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship

The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship is a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the OCIS. 

It is open to applications from mid-career professionals and academics who are dedicated to promoting academic activities that encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies. 

Fellows will learn how to engage with complex global challenges through the lens of Islamic thought, diplomacy, and contemporary policy, while deepening their understanding of international relations, interfaith dialogue, and leadership in diverse cultural contexts. 

• Sponsor Organisation: Chevening Awards

Benefits of Chevening Awards Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship

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 

Chevening Awards Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship 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, Turkey, 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.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

06 October, 2026

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