Chevening LSE Fellowship 2024/2025 | Application Form & Deadline

The fellowship is open to mid-career professionals with strong leadership potential in a wide range of sectors including state or central government, private sector, media, and civil society. Applicants must have at least ten years of work experience and a postgraduate level qualification or equivalent professional training.

The fellowship provides a unique opportunity to work with leading academics at LSE on a defined research project. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in relevant university classes and seminars, and to network with other Chevening scholars from around the world. The Deadline for applications is usually in late October or early November. The Chevening LSE Fellowship is a prestigious program that offers a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to develop their leadership skills and make a real difference in their field.

Programme Structure :

Here is the program structure for the Chevening LSE Fellowship:

The Chevening LSE Fellowship allows successful applicants to spend either three, six, or nine months working on a defined research project at LSE. Fellows are hosted in a department, institute, or center at LSE in line with their research interests and are assigned an advisor. During their time at the LSE, fellows are expected to work on their research and complete a paper, which is then presented at LSE at the end of the period covered by the fellowship.

Here is a more detailed breakdown of the program structure:

• Research focus: Fellows will spend the majority of their time working on their research project. They will have access to LSE’s world-class resources, including its libraries, labs, and data centers.
• Advising: Fellows will be assigned an advisor from LSE who will provide them with support and guidance throughout their fellowship.
• Networking: Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other Chevening scholars from around the world, as well as with LSE staff and students.
• Presentations: Fellows will be expected to give a presentation on their research at the end of their fellowship.

In addition to the above, fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of other activities, including:

• Relevant university classes and seminars
• Cultural events
• Trips to other parts of the UK

The Chevening LSE Fellowship is a demanding program, but it is also a very rewarding one. Fellows will have the opportunity to develop their research skills, make a real contribution to their field, and build a global network of contacts.

Benefits :

The Chevening LSE Fellowship offers a comprehensive package of benefits to successful applicants, including:

• Full programme fees: The Chevening LSE Fellowship covers the full cost of tuition fees for the duration of the fellowship.

• Living expenses: Fellows will receive a monthly stipend to cover living expenses in London.

• Return economy airfare: Fellows will be provided with return economy airfare from China to the UK.

• Allowance package for research-related activities: Fellows will receive an allowance package to support research-related activities, such as travel, conferences, and data collection.

• Access to a programme of cultural events and activities: Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in a programme of cultural events and activities organized by the FCDO and the Chevening Secretariat.

In addition to these financial benefits, fellows will also have the opportunity to:

• Work with leading academics at LSE: Fellows will have the opportunity to work directly with some of the world’s leading academics in their field.

• Participate in relevant university classes and seminars: Fellows will have the opportunity to audit relevant university classes and seminars, giving them access to the latest thinking in their field.

• Network with other Chevening scholars: Fellows will have the opportunity to network with other Chevening scholars from around the world, creating a valuable global network of contacts.

• Contribute to the LSE community: Fellows will have the opportunity to present their research at LSE and to participate in other LSE events, making a valuable contribution to the LSE community.

The Chevening LSE Fellowship is a prestigious program that offers a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to develop their leadership skills and make a real difference in their field. The comprehensive package of benefits offered by the fellowship ensures that fellows have the resources they need to make the most of their time at LSE.

Eligibility :

To be eligible for the Chevening LSE Fellowship, you must meet the following Criteria:

• Nationality: You must be a citizen of China and currently reside in China.

• Academic qualifications: You must hold a postgraduate (PG) level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application.

• Work experience: You must have obtained significant and meaningful professional experience of 5+ years of employment, or currently be an enrolled PhD candidate (PhD must not be with a UK/EU or USA university).

• English language proficiency: You must demonstrate a high level of English language proficiency.

• Commitment to return to China: You must be committed to returning to China at the end of the fellowship period.