Apply for the 2025-2026 Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship (OCIS) and OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are now open for applications! This prestigious fellowship is designed for mid-career academics and professionals dedicated to promoting a deeper understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies. Hosted by the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, these fellowships provide an incredible opportunity to engage in self-directed research while contributing to global academic dialogue.
Application Deadline: 5 November 2024
Programme Duration: October 2025 – March 2026
Fellowship Opportunities:
- Chevening OCIS Fellowship
- Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship (for Turkish citizens)
Programme Overview
Fellows will embark on a five-month period of research at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, focusing on their own projects related to Islamic culture, civilisation, and contemporary Muslim societies within a global context. This fellowship provides an opportunity to connect with a multidisciplinary group of scholars, participate in discussions on key issues related to the Islamic world, and contribute to sustained dialogue within the global academic community.
Benefits:
- Five months of self-directed research at OCIS
- Living expenses covered for the duration of the fellowship
- Return economy airfare from the Fellow’s home country to the UK
- An allowance package for research-related activities
- Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organized by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible for the Chevening OCIS Fellowship, applicants must:
- Demonstrate leadership potential and influence
- Be a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
- Return to their country of citizenship at the end of the fellowship
- Hold a postgraduate qualification or have equivalent professional training or experience
- Have at least five years of professional and/or academic research experience
- Possess a good working knowledge of English
- Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
- Not be an employee or relative of an employee of His Majesty’s Government or associated organizations
Application Timeline:
- Applications Open: 6 August 2024, 12:00 BST
- Applications Close: 5 November 2024, 12:00 GMT
- Eligibility Sifting: From 6 November 2024
- Reading Committee Assessments: Mid-November 2024 to January 2025
- Shortlist Notifications: Mid-February 2025
- References and Documents Deadline: 19 February 2025
- Interviews: 26 February to 25 April 2025
- Results Announced: From May 2025
- Fellowship Period: October 2025 to March 2026
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. The application process requires outlining a short research proposal, including a main research question and methodology.
Note: Applications for the 2025/2026 OCIS Afghanistan Award are currently closed, and eligibility is under review. Please monitor the official page for updates.
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