Deadline: June 5, 2026
Applications are invited for the British Council Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship Programme 2026-2027. The Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Programme, managed by the British Council in Pakistan, enables mid-career professionals across a broad range of disciplines to undertake short visits to the United Kingdom to broaden their professional knowledge, skills and contacts. Its two principal purposes are:
- High-level study and research
- Professional networking and interaction with peers.
The fellowship may take the form of an attachment to a university department, professional institution, or arts organisation.
Benefits
- Successful candidates will receive a grant of £1,600 per month and a contribution of the equivalent of £1,250 towards visa and travel costs.
- The award holders are responsible for making all their own arrangements in the UK, including accommodation, in consultation with their host organisation.
Eligibility
Applicants who have studied in the UK/US/Canada/Australia/Europe/China in the last 5 years are not eligible to apply, nor are previous beneficiaries of Charles Wallace awards.
A Candidate for these fellowships should:
- Be a Pakistani national, residing in Pakistan, aged between 30 and 55.
- Show a written invitation (for the period of time applied for) from a UK institution or arts body.
- Normally hold a doctoral degree if proposing to undertake research in a UK university.
- Apply only in the subject areas listed below.
The following disciplines are eligible for support under this programme:
- The social sciences and humanities
- The arts (all art forms) and creative industries
- The environmental and medical sciences
Applicants are strictly advised not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to draft or grammatically enhance their support statements. Any indication of AI-generated content in the application may lead to disqualification from the process.
Application
After the online application form is filled and submitted, save a copy of the submitted application form and make sure that a copy of the submitted application form, CV with your picture, and letter of invitation from the UK Organisation/Institution are emailed to [email protected] latest by Friday, 5 June 2026 before 24.00 hours (Pakistan Standard Time – PST)
For more information, visit British Council Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship.
