Chevening Research Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) at University of Oxford 2025 (Fully-funded)

The Chevening Research, Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) is aimed at mid-career professionals with very high potential in the fields of science, innovation, and business from India and Sri Lanka.

The fellowship is hosted by St. Cross College, University of Oxford.

• Table of Content
• About Chevening
• Chevening Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Chevening Fellowship
• Chevening Fellowship Courses
• Requirements for Chevening Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Chevening

Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and partner organisations, Chevening offers two types of award – Chevening Scholarships and Chevening Fellowships – the recipients of which are personally selected by British embassies and high commissions throughout the world. Chevening offers a unique opportunity for future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers from all over the world to develop professionally and academically, network extensively, experience UK ... continue reading

Chevening Fellowship

• Category Fellowship
• SponsorChevening
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• Application Deadline October 10, 2024

Aim and Benefits of Chevening Fellowship

Each fellowship includes:

1. Full programme fees
2. Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
3. Return economy airfare from India or Sri Lanka to the UK

Chevening Fellowship Courses

• Research

Requirements for Chevening Fellowship Qualification

1. Be a citizen of India or Sri Lanka and currently live in the country
2. Return to your country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
3. Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
4. Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying
5. Have demonstrable commitment to innovation, and the experience and aptitude to contribute to the programme
6. Have an excellent academic background in science, engineering or technology, or considerable experience of working in such fields
7. Have a good working knowledge of English to be assessed in your application form and if you are invited to interview
8. Not hold British or dual British citizenship
9. Agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the fellowship
10. Not be an employee, a former employee, or relative of an employee of His Majesty’s Government, or have been within the last two years from the opening of Chevening applications (including the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, all British Embassies/High Commissions, the Home Office, the Ministry of Defence, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Department for International Trade and the UKVI), the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

Successful individuals may have significant experience as:

1. Executives of service companies, manufacturing businesses, or state-owned companies
2. Entrepreneurs and individuals who serve and fund the entrepreneurial community
3. Research scientists
4. Academics and public-sector employees

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applications for the 2025-2026 Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship are now open!

Apply today

For more details visit: Chevening website.