Overview

The Chevening British Library Fellowship offers a 12-month placement at the British Library in the United Kingdom for mid-career researchers and professionals. This fellowship focuses on cultural heritage, archives, and international collaboration, jointly supported by Chevening and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

Key Responsibilities

Contribute research to the British Library’s collections.
Develop resources to enhance the accessibility of collections.
Strengthen connections between the British Library and international communities.
Collaborate with curators, cataloguing specialists, and research staff.
Explore historical collections and conduct research projects.
Produce research outputs, collection guides, and written content.
Enhance catalog metadata and analyse collection data.

Requirements

This fellowship is for mid-career professionals, academics, and researchers interested in cultural heritage, archives, and international collaboration. Specific regional expertise is required for the fellowship tracks:

Chevening Southeast Europe British Library Fellowship: Professionals from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey.
Chevening Overseas Territories in the Atlantic and Caribbean British Library Fellowship: Professionals from British Overseas Territories in the Atlantic and Caribbean, such as Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, St Helena, and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Benefits

Covered living expenses during the fellowship.
Return economy airfare to the UK.
Allowance for fellowship-related activities.
Up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses.

Location

United Kingdom

How to Apply

Applicants should review the eligibility requirements and prepare their application materials well in advance. More information can be found on the official Chevening Website.