Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship
British Library and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
About the Open Call
The Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship is a 12-month research project based at the British Library. Fellows will survey Coptic holdings, enhance catalogue records, investigate provenance, and develop public engagement activities related to Coptic heritage.
What is Offered
Includes living expenses for 12 months, return economy airfare, an allowance package for fellowship-related activities, and up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.
Requirements
Must be a citizen of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine; possess a postgraduate qualification; have at least five years of professional or academic research experience; possess excellent knowledge of Coptic (Sahidic or Bohairic); and have experience in manuscript cataloguing, provenance research, and engagement activities.
How to Apply
Apply via the official Chevening application portal at https://asams.chevening.org/apply
Key Information
Deadline
October 27, 2026
Location
London, United Kingdom
Categories
Compensation
paid