Chevening is re-launching the British Library fellowship

The fellowship opportunity is targeted to one candidate from Southeast Europe, and one for the British Overseas Territories (BOT) in the Atlantic and Caribbean.

These fellowships are a fantastic opportunity for mid-career professional, researchers, or academics who wish to collaborate with the British Library’s collection.

What does the fellowship include?

• Each fellowship offers a 12-month placement at the British Library, including:
  covered living expenses
• Return economy airfare
• Allowance for fellowship-related activities
• Up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.

Through these fellowships, British Library and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office are able to bring international researchers and professionals into dialogue with these collections, generating new perspectives while strengthening global networks around research and cultural heritage.

About the Fellowships

The Chevening Overseas Territories in the Atlantic and Caribbean British Library Fellowship will help the fellow gain first-hand exposure to rare primary sources that may reshape understanding of regional identity and history. This fellowship is open to applications from Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, St Helena, Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship will offer the follow the opportunity to improve and enrich catalogue records for Southeast European collections and contribute research and create accessible guides to help others better understand the historic Southeast European collections, and more. This fellowship is open to applications from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.

What motivated the British Library to partner with Chevening on this fellowship?

The British Library chose to partner with Chevening because both organisations share a commitment to international collaboration, leadership development and the exchange of knowledge. The British Library hopes that the fellowships will continue to grow into a lasting platform for international collaboration. Over time, it aims to build a strong network of fellows creating ongoing opportunities for research, knowledge exchange, and engagement with our collections.