Deadline: October 6, 2026
Applications are open for the Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studie (OCIS) Fellowship 2027-2028. 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. The fellowship will take place at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies.
Benefits
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
Eligibility
- 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)
*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, visit the UK Government website. They are unable to provide any further guidance beyond what is published there.
Application
The duration of this fellowship is five months.
- Start: October
- End: March
For more information, visit Chevening OCIS Fellowship.
