Chevening British Library Coptic Collections Fellowship 2027

What it is

A 12-month research fellowship at the British Library for mid-career professionals to work with Dr. Michael Erdman, Head of Asian and African Studies, on surveying the British Library's Coptic manuscript holdings, enhancing catalogue records, investigating collection provenance, and developing opportunities for public and community engagement.

Who it is for

Mid-career professionals from Egypt, Palestine, and Sudan who work as curators, researchers, or critics and have 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

Runs September 1, 2027 to September 1, 2028

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

• Standard Chevening eligibility criteria
• Proof of citizenship of Egypt, Sudan, or Palestine
• Evidence of postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional training
• Professional and academic research experience documentation
• Evidence of current employment or PhD enrollment
• Demonstration of intention to return to country of citizenship after fellowship

How long it takes

About 3 hours

Medium application. Estimated from the 6 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/