Chevening British Library Fellowship 2026

The Chevening British Library Fellowship is a prestigious opportunity for international professionals to engage in a year-long project-based placement in the United Kingdom. This fully funded fellowship allows participants to work with the British Library’s extensive collections while benefiting from the expertise of its professional staff.

Ideal for mid-career professionals, academics, and researchers, this fellowship fosters collaboration and cultural exchange, enabling fellows to contribute their expertise to meaningful projects at one of the world’s leading cultural institutions.

• Applicants must demonstrate strong leadership potential and the ability to influence in their professional field.
• Must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries listed for the fellowship.
• Hold a postgraduate qualification or possess equivalent professional training or relevant experience.
• Have at least five years of significant professional or academic research experience.
• Currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate (not studying at a UK, EU, or USA university).
• Meet the minimum English language requirement for Chevening Awards.
• Not hold British citizenship or dual British citizenship.

• Living expenses throughout the fellowship period.
• Return economy airfare from the fellow’s home country to the UK.
• Up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.