Chevening London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Fellowship 2027-2028 (Fully-funded)

Overview

The Chevening London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) Fellowship 2027-2028 is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It is for mid-career professionals from China who want to carry out research in key thematic areas, and it takes place at the LSE. The programme welcomes applications across all social science disciplines, with particular emphasis on international relations, public policy and administration, public diplomacy, social, economic and environmental policy, and development studies.

What you get

Each fellowship covers full programme fees, living expenses for the duration of the fellowship, return economy airfare and an allowance package for research-related activities.

Who can apply

Applicants must be citizens of China who currently live there and intend to return to China at the end of the period of study. They must hold a postgraduate-level qualification, or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area, at the time of application. They also need at least five years of work experience before applying, or be currently enrolled as a PhD candidate, provided the PhD is not with a UK, EU or US university.

Requirements

Strong applicants are expected to have an excellent academic track record and a demonstrated interest in their chosen research area, shown through professional development, work-related experience and projects, and research output such as journal articles, policy papers and reports. They should also show enthusiasm for engaging with the LSE's intellectual community and contributing to the academic activities of their host department.

Key dates

The application deadline is October 6, 2026.