The Chevening LSE Global Impact Fellowship is now open for applications. This is for mid-career professionals from China who want to carry out research at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The program welcomes applications across all social science disciplines, with a particular emphasis on international relations, public policy and administration, public diplomacy, social, economic, and environmental policy, and development studies. The deadline is 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
Three successful applicants will be selected. They will work on a defined research project at LSE. You are not required to secure an advisor at LSE when applying, but it helps if you have someone in mind. Once selected, fellows are expected to identify and secure an advisor and will be hosted in a department, institute, or center at LSE that aligns with their research interests. During the fellowship, you will complete a paper and present it at the end. You may also audit relevant lectures (subject to instructor approval) and join seminars and discussion groups. All applications must include a research proposal.
This is not for people who want a taught degree. It is for professionals who want time and resources to produce serious research. The fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and hosted by LSE.
Program Details
- Host Institution: London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), United Kingdom.
- Eligible Program: Social science research across international relations, public policy and administration, public diplomacy, social, economic, and environmental policy, and development studies.
- Number of awards: Three.
- Duration: Three or six months (October to December or March).
- Target group: Citizens of China who currently live in China and intend to return to China at the end of the fellowship.
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Chevening LSE Global Impact Fellowship Benefits
Each fellowship includes:
- Full program fees.
- Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship.
- Return economy airfare.
- Allowance package for research-related activities.
Chevening LSE Global Impact Fellowship Eligibility
In addition to meeting the standard Chevening eligibility criteria, you must:
- Be a citizen of China, currently live in the country, and intend to return to China at the end of the period of study.
- Hold a postgraduate (PG) level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application.
- Have at least five years’ work experience prior to applying, or be currently enrolled as a PhD candidate. If you are a PhD candidate, your PhD must not be with a UK, EU, or USA university.
Additionally, strong applicants are expected to have:
- An excellent academic track record and a demonstrated interest in the chosen area of research, measured by previous professional development, work-related experience and projects, and/or research output, including journal articles, policy papers, reports, and other publications.
- Enthusiasm for engaging with LSE’s intellectual community and contributing to their host department’s academic activities.
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How to Apply for the Chevening LSE Global Impact Fellowship
Interested applicants must submit their applications through the official Chevening portal. All applications must include a research proposal.
Before applying, review the standard Chevening eligibility criteria and the fellowship-specific requirements carefully. Only complete applications submitted through the official portal will be considered.
The application deadline is 6 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC. For more details on the Chevening LSE Global Impact Fellowship, please visit the official Chevening LSE fellowship page.