Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program 2027/2028 for Mid-Career Professionals (Fully Funded for Study in the UK)

Application Deadline: 6 October 2026, at 11:00 (UTC) Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program. 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. Duration The duration of this fellowship is five months. Start: October End: March The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for six exceptional candidates to undertake self-directed research focusing on their own project. Fellows will have the opportunity to: Explore the culture, civilisation, and historical trajectories of Muslim societies Foster inter‑civilisational dialogue and academic exchange Discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, public health, science and technology in the Muslim world, and the study of Muslims in the West Eligibility In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria , you must: 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) 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 For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage of the Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program