Fully Funded
Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship & OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Share on
Opportunity Type
Fellowship
Fully Funded
Description
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
The following fellowships are a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and OCIS:
- Chevening OCIS Fellowship
- Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Eligibilities
The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is available to applicants from Turkey.
To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:
- Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence
- Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential
- Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
- Return to country of your citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
- 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)
- Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
- Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
Please note that applicants who have previously received financial benefit from a HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG funded award. In these cases, applicants will be required to demonstrate their career progression from that point.
Benefits
- Six-month period of research at OCIS.
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
- Return economy airfare from home country to the UK.
- Allowance package for research-related activities.
- Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.
Program Venue
University of Oxford
UK
Eligible Regions
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Application Process
Application requirement
Applicants should be prepared to outline a short proposal on the area of academic research they would like to conduct at the time of application submission. The proposal should include a main research question and how the applicant intends to conduct this research while in residence at the Centre.
Fellowships Central Timeline:
- 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 – Application open at 12:00 GMT
- 3 NOVEMBER 2020 – Applications close at 12:00 GMT
- 4 NOVEMBER 2020 – APPLICATIONS ARE SIFTED AGAINST ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
- MID-NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2020 -Reading committee assessments
- EARLY TO MID-FEBRUARY 2021 – APPLICANTS SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEWS
- 22 FEBRUARY 2021 – REFERENCES AND EDUCATION DOCUMENTS DEADLINE. The deadline to submit two references and education documents is 12:00 GMT (midday).
- 1 MARCH TO 30 APRIL 2021 – Interviews take place
- FROM EARLY JUNE 2021 – RESULTS
- 15 JULY 2021 – The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST on 15 July 2021.
- SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 – STUDIES BEGIN IN THE UK
Fellowships Placement Timeline:
If you are applying for one of the following Chevening Fellowships, you should refer to the Fellowships central timeline for information about the selection process: Chevening British Library Fellowship; Chevening CLORE Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
| Applications close. |
| Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria, and independent reading committees assess applications (2-3 weeks). |
| Applications are shortlisted by the British embassies/high commissions in country (2-3 weeks). |
| Applicants are notified that they have been selected for interview. All applicants must submit reference letters before their interview. Interview notification times may vary, but where possible applicants will be given 2-3 weeks’ notice for interviews. |
| Interview period and announcement of results. |
| Receive conditional award letter (CAL) from Chevening Secretariat (issued within two weeks of conditional section). |
| Complete and return all CAL forms by the deadline (two weeks from receipt of the CAL): 1. Acceptance form and acknowledgment of Chevening Fellowships terms and conditions 2. Client Care Letter 3. Medical form 4. Copy of the photo page of your passport |
| Chevening Secretariat to prepare the final award letter (FAL). |
| FAL sent to you via post/mail from the British Embassy/High Commission in your country (within two weeks of the CAL deadline). |
| Pre-departure advice emailed by the Chevening Secretariat, including: 1. Tailored visa and immigration advice 2. Travel booking details 3. Accommodation advice 4. Allowances & payment advice 5. Request for your biography (within one week of the issue of the FAL) |
| Apply for your visa as per the tailored advice issued by the Chevening Secretariat. |
| Book your travel to the UK after receipt of your visa. |
| Attend your pre-departure briefing delivered your British embassy/high commission. |
| Arrive into the UK to commence your fellowship. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course/programme structure
Fellows will undertake a 6-month period of self-directed research focusing on their own project on the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies in a global context.
Fellows will benefit from meeting a multi-disciplinary group of scholars focusing on the Islamic world and have the opportunity to develop contacts with relevant individuals, discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, and the study of Muslims in the West. Fellows will contribute to the Centre’s objective to encourage and promote sustained dialogue and collaboration within the global academic community of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
OCIS is a Recognized Independent Centre for the University of Oxford and provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.
This fellowship programme will commence in October 2021. Fellows will need to develop their own research project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.
Fellows must reside in Oxford for the duration of their award. OCIS can provide information about accommodation options in Oxford upon selection.
Share on
Fully Funded
Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship & OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Share on
Opportunity Type
Fellowship
Full Time
Description
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
The following fellowships are a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and OCIS:
- Chevening OCIS Fellowship
- Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Eligibilities
The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is available to applicants from Turkey.
To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:
- Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence
- Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential
- Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
- Return to country of your citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
- 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)
- Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
- Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
Please note that applicants who have previously received financial benefit from a HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG funded award. In these cases, applicants will be required to demonstrate their career progression from that point.
Benefits
- Six-month period of research at OCIS.
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
- Return economy airfare from home country to the UK.
- Allowance package for research-related activities.
- Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.
Program Venue
University of Oxford
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Application Process
Application requirement
Applicants should be prepared to outline a short proposal on the area of academic research they would like to conduct at the time of application submission. The proposal should include a main research question and how the applicant intends to conduct this research while in residence at the Centre.
Fellowships Central Timeline:
- 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 – Application open at 12:00 GMT
- 3 NOVEMBER 2020 – Applications close at 12:00 GMT
- 4 NOVEMBER 2020 – APPLICATIONS ARE SIFTED AGAINST ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
- MID-NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2020 -Reading committee assessments
- EARLY TO MID-FEBRUARY 2021 – APPLICANTS SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEWS
- 22 FEBRUARY 2021 – REFERENCES AND EDUCATION DOCUMENTS DEADLINE. The deadline to submit two references and education documents is 12:00 GMT (midday).
- 1 MARCH TO 30 APRIL 2021 – Interviews take place
- FROM EARLY JUNE 2021 – RESULTS
- 15 JULY 2021 – The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST on 15 July 2021.
- SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 – STUDIES BEGIN IN THE UK
Fellowships Placement Timeline:
If you are applying for one of the following Chevening Fellowships, you should refer to the Fellowships central timeline for information about the selection process: Chevening British Library Fellowship; Chevening CLORE Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
| Applications close. |
| Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria, and independent reading committees assess applications (2-3 weeks). |
| Applications are shortlisted by the British embassies/high commissions in country (2-3 weeks). |
| Applicants are notified that they have been selected for interview. All applicants must submit reference letters before their interview. Interview notification times may vary, but where possible applicants will be given 2-3 weeks’ notice for interviews. |
| Interview period and announcement of results. |
| Receive conditional award letter (CAL) from Chevening Secretariat (issued within two weeks of conditional section). |
| Complete and return all CAL forms by the deadline (two weeks from receipt of the CAL): 1. Acceptance form and acknowledgment of Chevening Fellowships terms and conditions 2. Client Care Letter 3. Medical form 4. Copy of the photo page of your passport |
| Chevening Secretariat to prepare the final award letter (FAL). |
| FAL sent to you via post/mail from the British Embassy/High Commission in your country (within two weeks of the CAL deadline). |
| Pre-departure advice emailed by the Chevening Secretariat, including: 1. Tailored visa and immigration advice 2. Travel booking details 3. Accommodation advice 4. Allowances & payment advice 5. Request for your biography (within one week of the issue of the FAL) |
| Apply for your visa as per the tailored advice issued by the Chevening Secretariat. |
| Book your travel to the UK after receipt of your visa. |
| Attend your pre-departure briefing delivered your British embassy/high commission. |
| Arrive into the UK to commence your fellowship. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course/programme structure
Fellows will undertake a 6-month period of self-directed research focusing on their own project on the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies in a global context.
Fellows will benefit from meeting a multi-disciplinary group of scholars focusing on the Islamic world and have the opportunity to develop contacts with relevant individuals, discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, and the study of Muslims in the West. Fellows will contribute to the Centre’s objective to encourage and promote sustained dialogue and collaboration within the global academic community of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
OCIS is a Recognized Independent Centre for the University of Oxford and provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.
This fellowship programme will commence in October 2021. Fellows will need to develop their own research project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.
Fellows must reside in Oxford for the duration of their award. OCIS can provide information about accommodation options in Oxford upon selection.
Share on
Fully Funded
Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship & OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Share on
Opportunity Type
Fellowship
Select Type
Description
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
The following fellowships are a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and OCIS:
- Chevening OCIS Fellowship
- Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
Eligibilities
The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is available to applicants from Turkey.
To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:
- Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence
- Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential
- Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
- Return to country of your citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
- 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)
- Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
- Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
Please note that applicants who have previously received financial benefit from a HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG funded award. In these cases, applicants will be required to demonstrate their career progression from that point.
Benefits
- Six-month period of research at OCIS.
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
- Return economy airfare from home country to the UK.
- Allowance package for research-related activities.
- Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.
Program Venue
University of Oxford
Eligible Regions
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Application Process
Application requirement
Applicants should be prepared to outline a short proposal on the area of academic research they would like to conduct at the time of application submission. The proposal should include a main research question and how the applicant intends to conduct this research while in residence at the Centre.
Fellowships Central Timeline:
- 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 – Application open at 12:00 GMT
- 3 NOVEMBER 2020 – Applications close at 12:00 GMT
- 4 NOVEMBER 2020 – APPLICATIONS ARE SIFTED AGAINST ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
- MID-NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2020 -Reading committee assessments
- EARLY TO MID-FEBRUARY 2021 – APPLICANTS SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEWS
- 22 FEBRUARY 2021 – REFERENCES AND EDUCATION DOCUMENTS DEADLINE. The deadline to submit two references and education documents is 12:00 GMT (midday).
- 1 MARCH TO 30 APRIL 2021 – Interviews take place
- FROM EARLY JUNE 2021 – RESULTS
- 15 JULY 2021 – The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST on 15 July 2021.
- SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 – STUDIES BEGIN IN THE UK
Fellowships Placement Timeline:
If you are applying for one of the following Chevening Fellowships, you should refer to the Fellowships central timeline for information about the selection process: Chevening British Library Fellowship; Chevening CLORE Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
| Applications close. |
| Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria, and independent reading committees assess applications (2-3 weeks). |
| Applications are shortlisted by the British embassies/high commissions in country (2-3 weeks). |
| Applicants are notified that they have been selected for interview. All applicants must submit reference letters before their interview. Interview notification times may vary, but where possible applicants will be given 2-3 weeks’ notice for interviews. |
| Interview period and announcement of results. |
| Receive conditional award letter (CAL) from Chevening Secretariat (issued within two weeks of conditional section). |
| Complete and return all CAL forms by the deadline (two weeks from receipt of the CAL): 1. Acceptance form and acknowledgment of Chevening Fellowships terms and conditions 2. Client Care Letter 3. Medical form 4. Copy of the photo page of your passport |
| Chevening Secretariat to prepare the final award letter (FAL). |
| FAL sent to you via post/mail from the British Embassy/High Commission in your country (within two weeks of the CAL deadline). |
| Pre-departure advice emailed by the Chevening Secretariat, including: 1. Tailored visa and immigration advice 2. Travel booking details 3. Accommodation advice 4. Allowances & payment advice 5. Request for your biography (within one week of the issue of the FAL) |
| Apply for your visa as per the tailored advice issued by the Chevening Secretariat. |
| Book your travel to the UK after receipt of your visa. |
| Attend your pre-departure briefing delivered your British embassy/high commission. |
| Arrive into the UK to commence your fellowship. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Course/programme structure
Fellows will undertake a 6-month period of self-directed research focusing on their own project on the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies in a global context.
Fellows will benefit from meeting a multi-disciplinary group of scholars focusing on the Islamic world and have the opportunity to develop contacts with relevant individuals, discuss issues relating to the Islamic world, including Islamic history, classical Islamic sciences, economics and Islamic finance, and the study of Muslims in the West. Fellows will contribute to the Centre’s objective to encourage and promote sustained dialogue and collaboration within the global academic community of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
OCIS is a Recognized Independent Centre for the University of Oxford and provides a meeting point for the Western and Islamic worlds of learning.
This fellowship programme will commence in October 2021. Fellows will need to develop their own research project to focus on during their fellowship prior to arriving in the UK.
Fellows must reside in Oxford for the duration of their award. OCIS can provide information about accommodation options in Oxford upon selection.
Share on
Fully Funded
Opening Date
Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Fellowship & OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
FUNDING TYPE
Description
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships are aimed at mid-career academics or professionals who are dedicated to the promotion of academic activities which encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies.
The following fellowships are a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and OCIS:
- Chevening OCIS Fellowship
- Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
BENIFITS
- Six-month period of research at OCIS.
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
- Return economy airfare from home country to the UK.
- Allowance package for research-related activities.
- Access to a programme of cultural events and activities organised by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.
Eligibilities
The Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship is available to applicants from Turkey.
To be eligible for a Chevening OCIS Fellowship, you must:
- Demonstrate the potential to rise to a position of leadership and influence
- Demonstrate the personal, intellectual and interpersonal attributes reflecting this potential
- Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, or Uzbekistan
- Return to country of your citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
- 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)
- Provide evidence of meeting at least the minimum English language abilities for Chevening Awards
- Not hold British or dual-British citizenship
Please note that applicants who have previously received financial benefit from a HMG-funded scholarship or fellowship are eligible to apply after a period of five years following the completion of their first HMG funded award. In these cases, applicants will be required to demonstrate their career progression from that point.
For Further Queries:
https://www.chevening.org/about/contact-us/
Eligible Regions:
Program Venue:
APPLICATION PROCESS
Application requirement
Applicants should be prepared to outline a short proposal on the area of academic research they would like to conduct at the time of application submission. The proposal should include a main research question and how the applicant intends to conduct this research while in residence at the Centre.
Fellowships Central Timeline:
- 3 SEPTEMBER 2020 – Application open at 12:00 GMT
- 3 NOVEMBER 2020 – Applications close at 12:00 GMT
- 4 NOVEMBER 2020 – APPLICATIONS ARE SIFTED AGAINST ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA.
- MID-NOVEMBER TO DECEMBER 2020 -Reading committee assessments
- EARLY TO MID-FEBRUARY 2021 – APPLICANTS SHORTLISTED FOR INTERVIEWS
- 22 FEBRUARY 2021 – REFERENCES AND EDUCATION DOCUMENTS DEADLINE. The deadline to submit two references and education documents is 12:00 GMT (midday).
- 1 MARCH TO 30 APRIL 2021 – Interviews take place
- FROM EARLY JUNE 2021 – RESULTS
- 15 JULY 2021 – The deadline to receive and submit at least one unconditional UK university offer is 17:00 BST on 15 July 2021.
- SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021 – STUDIES BEGIN IN THE UK
Fellowships Placement Timeline:
If you are applying for one of the following Chevening Fellowships, you should refer to the Fellowships central timeline for information about the selection process: Chevening British Library Fellowship; Chevening CLORE Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship
| Applications close. |
| Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria, and independent reading committees assess applications (2-3 weeks). |
| Applications are shortlisted by the British embassies/high commissions in country (2-3 weeks). |
| Applicants are notified that they have been selected for interview. All applicants must submit reference letters before their interview. Interview notification times may vary, but where possible applicants will be given 2-3 weeks’ notice for interviews. |
| Interview period and announcement of results. |
| Receive conditional award letter (CAL) from Chevening Secretariat (issued within two weeks of conditional section). |
| Complete and return all CAL forms by the deadline (two weeks from receipt of the CAL): 1. Acceptance form and acknowledgment of Chevening Fellowships terms and conditions 2. Client Care Letter 3. Medical form 4. Copy of the photo page of your passport |
| Chevening Secretariat to prepare the final award letter (FAL). |
| FAL sent to you via post/mail from the British Embassy/High Commission in your country (within two weeks of the CAL deadline). |
| Pre-departure advice emailed by the Chevening Secretariat, including: 1. Tailored visa and immigration advice 2. Travel booking details 3. Accommodation advice 4. Allowances & payment advice 5. Request for your biography (within one week of the issue of the FAL) |
| Apply for your visa as per the tailored advice issued by the Chevening Secretariat. |
| Book your travel to the UK after receipt of your visa. |
| Attend your pre-departure briefing delivered your British embassy/high commission. |
| Arrive into the UK to commence your fellowship. |
