Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship in UK (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship takes place at the British Library in the UK for a duration of 12 months, running from September 2027 to September 2028. Participants work under the supervision of the Head of Asian and African Studies on a research project, conduct surveys to identify cataloguing gaps, produce blogs and reports, and take part in public engagement activities centered on Coptic heritage.

Benefits

Covers living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
Includes return airfare
Provides an allowance package for fellowship-related activities
Offers up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses

Eligibility

Must be a citizen of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine, or a citizen of those countries residing in specific ODA-eligible Middle East and North Africa countries
Must hold a postgraduate level qualification or possess equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area
Must have a minimum of five years of professional or academic research experience
Must be currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate (excluding UK, EU, or USA universities)
Must possess excellent knowledge of the Coptic language, with Arabic and/or Greek knowledge being desirable
Must have good written and spoken English skills
Must have experience in cataloguing, handling manuscript collections, provenance research, documentation, and working with heritage communities or public engagement activities

How to Apply

Select your country and the desired program
Answer the eligibility questions
Register and verify your account
Complete the online application form with personal details, education and work history, referee information, and supporting statements
Upload required documents including proof of citizenship, travel documents, experience certificates, and transcripts
Answer equal opportunities questions and submit the application

Deadline

The application deadline is 27 October, 2026.

Overview

Eligibility

Must be a citizen of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine, or a citizen of those countries residing in specific ODA-eligible Middle East and North Africa countries

Must hold a postgraduate level qualification or possess equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area

Must have a minimum of five years of professional or academic research experience

Must be currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate (excluding UK, EU, or USA universities)

Must possess excellent knowledge of the Coptic language, with Arabic and/or Greek knowledge being desirable

Must have good written and spoken English skills

Must have experience in cataloguing, handling manuscript collections, provenance research, documentation, and working with heritage communities or public engagement activities

How to Apply

Select your country and the desired program

Answer the eligibility questions

Complete the online application form with personal details, education and work history, referee information, and supporting statements

Upload required documents including proof of citizenship, travel documents, experience certificates, and transcripts

Answer equal opportunities questions and submit the application