Chevening Fellows are taken on at regular points throughout the year. All of our fellows are treated in the same way, and can expect a high level of service from us. The placement timeline has been put together to explain the steps which are to follow for any candidate who is conditionally selected for a Chevening Fellowship. Please take a look at it and familiarise yourself with the expected timings.
Chevening Fellowships 2018/2019 placement timeline
| Receive conditional award letter (CAL) from Chevening Secretariat (issued within two weeks of conditional section) |
| Complete and return all CAL forms by the deadline (two weeks from receipt of the CAL): 1. Acceptance form and acknowledgment of Chevening Fellowships terms and conditions 2. Client Care Letter 3. Medical form 4. Copy of the photo page of your passport |
| Chevening Secretariat to prepare the final award letter (FAL) |
| FAL sent to you via post/mail from the British Embassy/High Commission in your country (within two weeks of the CAL deadline) |
| Pre-departure advice emailed by the Chevening Secretariat, including: 1. Tailored visa and immigration advice 2. Travel booking details 3. Accommodation advice 4. Allowances & payment advice 5. Request for your biography (within one week of the issue of the FAL) |
| Apply for your visa as per the tailored advice issued by the Chevening Secretariat |
| Book your travel to the UK after receipt of your visa |
| Attend your pre-departure briefing delivered your British Embassy/High commission |
| Arrive into the UK to commence your fellowship |