Fellowships central timeline
If you are applying for one of the following 2020/2021 Chevening Fellowships, you should refer to this timeline for information about the selection process: Chevening British Library Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Fellowship; Chevening OCIS Abdullah Gül Fellowship. For any other fellowship, please follow the Fellowships placement timeline instead.

Applications close at 17:00 GMT.
Applications close at 17:00 GMT.
Eligibility Criteria
Sifting of applications against eligibility criteria.

Assessment
Independent reading committees assess eligible applications.
References
Referees of longlisted applicants will be invited to submit references.
Shortlist
Applicants are shortlisted for interviews by British embassies/high commissions.
Read our interview guidance.
Reference deadline
All references and university transcripts must be uploaded by 4 March.
Read about what we require from your references.

Interviews
Global interview period.
Second interviews
Following your first interview at your local British embassy/high commission, you may be invited to attend a second interview via Skype with the host institution for your fellowship.

Results
Announcement of interview results.

Studies begin
Chevening Fellows commence their studies in the UK.