Chevening: British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship 2027 (UK)

What it is

This fellowship supports research and engagement with the British Library's Coptic Collections. Fellows undertake scholarly and artistic investigation into these historical holdings. The opportunity is funded, covering the fellow's work with the collection.

Who it is for

Mid-career professionals from Egypt, Palestine, and Sudan who are curators, researchers or critics with a strong interest in Coptic manuscript heritage and cultural collections.

Open to artists in Egypt, Palestine, Sudan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan and others.

The call says: “Source page restricts to Egypt, Palestine, Sudan, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen”

Where

London, United Kingdom

When

October 27, 2026

Programme dates not listed

What you get

A 12-month fellowship at the British Library from September 2027 to September 2028, including living expenses, return economy airfare, an allowance package for fellowship-related activities, and up to 1,000 GBP for approved project-related expenses.

What you need to apply

• Curriculum vitae demonstrating five years of professional and/or academic research experience
• Demonstration of clear intention to return to and contribute to country of citizenship, with commitment to remain there for at least one year after fellowship ends
• Evidence of postgraduate level qualification or equivalent professional training or experience in relevant area
• Proof of excellent knowledge of Coptic (Sahidic or Bohairic), with Arabic and/or Greek desirable
• Evidence of experience cataloguing and handling manuscript collections with knowledge of manuscript description standards
• Evidence of experience in provenance research and documentation or demonstrable interest in this area
• Evidence of experience working with heritage communities or delivering engagement activities related to cultural heritage collections

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 7 items this application asks for, not from the organisation.

Cost to apply

Free

Apply

https://www.chevening.org/fellowship/chevening-british-library-coptic-collections-fellowship/