Fully Funded Chevening Fellowship in the UK 2027 for Egyptians, Palestinians, and Sudanese Applicants with Up to £1,000 in Financial Support
Applicant criteria
- NationalityAlgeria, Egypt, Sudan
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationUnited Kingdom
- Deadline2026-10-19
Opportunity description
Chevening, in partnership with the British Library, is offering one of the funded international fellowship opportunities for 2027 through the Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship, designed for researchers and professionals from Egypt, Palestine, and Sudan who are interested in Coptic manuscripts, cultural heritage, and the management of historical collections.
The fellowship gives participants the opportunity to conduct research at the British Library for 12 months, from September 2027 to September 2028, focusing on the study, documentation, and improved cataloguing of Coptic manuscript collections, as well as research into their history and provenance. The program aims to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage and improve access to these collections for researchers and the public.
The fellowship also provides opportunities to collaborate with British Library experts and communities connected to Coptic heritage, while developing research and professional skills in manuscript studies and cultural collections management.
Benefits
Coverage of living expenses throughout the 12-month fellowship.
A round-trip economy-class flight ticket.
Financial allowances for activities related to the fellowship.
Up to £1,000 in financial support for approved expenses related to the research project.
The opportunity to conduct research for one year at the British Library, one of the world’s leading research and cultural institutions.
Gain specialized experience in manuscript cataloguing, documentation, and provenance research for historical collections.
Develop an international academic and professional network.
Participate in cultural and research activities aimed at raising awareness of Coptic heritage and improving public access to it.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be citizens of Egypt, Palestine, or Sudan.
Hold a postgraduate qualification, or have relevant professional training or equivalent experience.
Have at least 5 years of professional or research experience.
Be currently employed or enrolled in a PhD program, provided that the PhD is not at a university in the UK, Europe, or the United States.
Have proficiency in the Coptic language, either Sahidic or Bohairic.
Knowledge of Arabic or Greek is considered an additional advantage.
Have strong written and spoken English skills.
Have experience working with manuscripts, including cataloguing and manuscript description standards.
Demonstrate experience or a proven interest in researching manuscript provenance and acquisition history.
Have experience engaging with heritage communities or organizing cultural activities.
Demonstrate leadership potential and professional influence, and commit to returning to their country of citizenship for at least one year after completing the fellowship.
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