Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship 2027
Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship 2027
The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship is now accepting applications from mid-career professionals and academics interested in Islamic civilisation, contemporary Muslim societies, international relations, diplomacy, policy and intercultural dialogue.
🎓 Fellowship Details
- 🏛️ Host: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS)
- 🇬🇧 Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
- ⏳ Duration: 5 months
- 📅 Start: October 2027
- 📅 End: March 2028
- 👥 Fellows: 6 exceptional candidates
- 💼 Target applicants: Mid-career professionals and academics
- 📝 Research: Self-directed research project
- ⏰ Deadline: 6 October 2026, 11:00 UTC
🔎 Areas of Interest
Your research may explore areas including:
- Islamic history and civilisation
- Classical Islamic sciences
- Islamic economics and finance
- Public health in Muslim societies
- Science and technology in the Muslim world
- Muslims in the West
- International relations and diplomacy
- Interfaith and inter-civilisational dialogue
- Contemporary policy challenges
🌟 What Fellows Gain
- Access to world-class academic resources and mentorship
- Intellectual and intercultural exchange
- Opportunities to engage with scholars and experts
- Enhanced leadership and policy insight
- An opportunity to conduct an independent research project at OCIS
📝 Research Proposal
Applicants should be prepared to submit a short research proposal explaining:
- The area they want to research
- Their main research question
- How they intend to conduct the research while in residence at OCIS
🎤 Selection Process
The selection involves two interview stages:
1️⃣ First interview: British embassies/high commissions — focusing on your suitability, motivation and research interests.
2️⃣ Final interview: Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies representatives — focusing more deeply on your proposed research.
⏰ DEADLINE
6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC
🔗 Apply / Official Fellowship Details:
Chevening OCIS Fellowship – Official Page
