Fellowships central timeline
If you are applying for one of the following Chevening Fellowships, you should refer to this timeline for information about the selection process: Chevening British Library Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Fellowship; and Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship. For any other fellowship, please follow the Fellowships placement timeline instead.
3 August 2021
2 November 2021
Applications close at 12:00 (midday) GMT.
Applications close at 12:00 (midday) GMT.
From 3 November 2021
Eligibility Criteria
Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria.
Mid-November to December 2021
Assessment
Independent reading committees assess eligible applications.
Early to mid-February 2022
Shortlist
Applicants are shortlisted for interviews by British embassies/high commissions.
Read our interview guidance.
February to late-April 2022
References deadline
Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit two references and their education documents prior to their interview date. Read about what we require from your references.
28 February to 29 April 2022
Interviews
Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by panels at British embassies and high commissions.
June 2022
Second interviews
Following your first interview at your local British embassy/high commission, you may be invited to attend a second interview via video call with the host institution for your fellowship.
From end of June 2022
Results
Announcement of interview results.
September/October 2022
Studies begin
Chevening Fellows commence their studies in the UK, and enter into an international network that they’ll be a part of for the rest of their lives!