Application Deadline: 6 October 2026, at 11:00 (UTC)Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Chevening-Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship Program. The Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowship is a collaboration between the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the OCIS. It is open to applications from mid-career professionals and academics who are dedicated to promoting academic activities that encourage a more informed understanding of the culture and civilisation of Islam and contemporary Muslim societies. DurationThe duration of this fellowship is five months. Start: OctoberEnd: MarchThe Chevening Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) Fellowships offer a unique opportunity for six exceptional candidates to undertake self-directed research focusing on their own project.