Fellowship
The Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship in UK invites applications from individuals who are interested in cultural collections and Coptic manuscript heritage. The fully funded program is open to mid-career professionals from Palestine, Sudan, and Egypt. The fully funded fellowship will take place at the British Library for 12 months, starting in September 2027 and ending in September 2028. Through this opportunity, individuals will get a chance to use their language skills, subject expertise and professional experience.
Eligibility: Criteria for Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship in UK: Applicants must meet the standard eligibility criteria mentioned on offiical website. Candidates must be citizens of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine. The citizens of these countries who are resident in the Middle East and North Africa region in Chevening eligible, ODA-eligible countries (Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen) are also eligible to apply.
Benefits: of Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship in UK: Fellows will attend 12-months in project-based activity at the British Library. The program covers living expenses of the fellows. Return airfare will be included. Fellows will get allowance package for covering fellowship-related activities. The program offers up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.
How to apply: for Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship in UK? First choose your country and the program you want to apply to. Answer the eligibility questions. Register and then verify your account. Fill out the online application form Provide your personal details.
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The Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship in UK invites applications from individuals who are interested in cultural collections and Coptic manuscript heritage. The fully funded program is open to mid-career professionals from Palestine, Sudan, and Egypt. The fully funded fellowship will take place at the British Library for 12 months, starting in September 2027 and ending in September 2028. Through this opportunity, individuals will get a chance to use their language skills, subject expertise and professional experience.
This fellowship is designed to develop an overview of the British Library’s Coptic collections. Fellows will conduct survey and find out the gaps in existing documents and catalogues. Additionally, participants will produce reports and blogs to increase awareness about the Library’s Coptic collections. They will participate in public engagement activities related to Coptic heritage. During the fellowship in UK, participants will work on a research project under the supervision of Head of Asian and African Studies.
Attending Chevening fellowship will allow participants to work and gain experience from one of the world’s leading research libraries and cultural heritage institutions. Furthermore they will enhance their international academic and professional profile. If you are interested in this field and want to develop and explain a globally recognized collection, this is a unique opportunity for you. Apply now if you fulfill the eligibility requirements before the application window is closed.
Fellows will attend 12-months in project-based activity at the British Library.
The program covers living expenses of the fellows.
Return airfare will be included.
Fellows will get allowance package for covering fellowship-related activities.
The program offers up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.
Applicants must meet the standard eligibility criteria mentioned on offiical website.
Candidates must be citizens of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine.
The citizens of these countries who are resident in the Middle East and North Africa region in Chevening eligible, ODA-eligible countries (Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen) are also eligible to apply.
Applicants must have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area).
Candidates should have minimum five years of professional experience or academic research experience.
Applicants should be currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate and PhD must not be with a UK/EU or USA university.
They should have excellent knowledge of Coptic language (Arabic and/or Greek knowledge is desirable not mandatory).
Applicants should have good written and spoken English skills.
They should have experience of cataloguing and handling manuscript collections.
Candidates must have experience of provenance research and documentation, and have experience of working with heritage communities or delivering engagement activities related to this field.
First choose your country and the program you want to apply to.
Answer the eligibility questions.
Register and then verify your account.
Provide your personal details.
Upload the required documents.
Mention your higher education history.
Enter your work history details.
Provide details of referees.
Explain the supporting statements.
Answer equal opportunities questions.
Submit your application.
Proof of citizenship.
Travel documents.
Experience certificates.
Transcripts.
The last date to apply is 27 October, 2026.
Applicants must meet the standard eligibility criteria mentioned on offiical website. Candidates must be citizens of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine. The citizens of these countries who are resident in the Middle East and North Africa region in Chevening eligible, ODA-eligible countries (Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen) are also eligible to apply. Applicants must have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area). Candidates should have minimum five years of professional experience or academic research experience. Applicants should be currently employed or enrolled as a PhD candidate and PhD must not be with a UK/EU or USA university. They should have excellent knowledge of Coptic language (Arabic and/or Greek knowledge is desirable not mandatory). Applicants should have good written and spoken English skills. They should have experience of cataloguing and handling manuscript collections. Candidates must have experience of provenance research and documentation, and have experience of working with heritage communities or delivering engagement activities related to this field.
Fellows will attend 12-months in project-based activity at the British Library. The program covers living expenses of the fellows. Return airfare will be included. Fellows will get allowance package for covering fellowship-related activities. The program offers up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.
First choose your country and the program you want to apply to. Answer the eligibility questions. Register and then verify your account.
Provide your personal details. Upload the required documents. Mention your higher education history. Enter your work history details. Provide details of referees. Explain the supporting statements. Answer equal opportunities questions. Submit your application.
Proof of citizenship. Travel documents. Experience certificates. Transcripts.
The last date to apply is 27 October, 2026.
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