Applications for the London School of Economics and Political Science’s (LSE) Chevening LSE Fellowship 2025 are being accepted until October 7, 2025, at 12:00 UTC. This esteemed fellowship, which is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO), is intended for Chinese professionals in their mid-career who want to further their knowledge of the social sciences.
The program gives participants the opportunity to work with top-notch teachers at LSE, conduct cutting-edge research, and grow their professional and academic networks. In addition to attending lectures, taking part in seminars, and interacting with the larger academic community, fellows will carry out independent research, finish a final paper, and present their findings at LSE.
Complete program fees, a monthly living stipend, return economy flights between China and the UK, and extra support for research-related activities are all included in this fully funded fellowship. This guarantees that participants won’t have to worry about money and can concentrate fully on their professional and academic growth.
Only Chinese nationals who are expected to return after finishing the program and who must be living in the nation at the time of application are eligible for the fellowship.
For Chinese professionals in their mid-career who are dedicated to development, governance, and policy, the Chevening LSE Fellowship 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity. It provides the tools, encouragement, and scholarly setting required to advance knowledge and make a significant impact on the social sciences’ future in China and abroad.
Host Country: UK
University: London School of Economics
Opportunity Type: Fellowship
Subjects: International Relations, Economics, Public Policy, Social Sciences
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Citizenship and Residency: At the time of application, the applicant must be a Chinese citizen and reside in China.
Educational Background: Postgraduate degrees (master’s degrees or comparable professional training/experience) are required.
Work/Research Experience: Must be enrolled in a PhD program (outside the UK, EU, or USA) or have at least five years of professional experience.
Academic and Research Profile:Candidates must exhibit:
- a solid academic record.
- evident enthusiasm for the selected field of study.
- Proof of pertinent research outputs, including publications, policy papers, journal articles, and reports.
- drive and zeal to fully participate in the academic community at LSE.
Benefits:
- Tuition Coverage: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) pays all program expenses in full, guaranteeing fellows have no financial burdens.
- Living Allowance: A monthly payment made to cover lodging, meals, transportation, and other everyday costs in the UK for the period of the fellowship.
- Travel Support: Fellows can travel to and from the program without having to worry about paying for their own transportation thanks to return economy-class airfare between China and the UK.
- Research Funding: An extra sum of money set aside expressly for research-related expenses, including fieldwork support, conference attendance, and resource access.
Deadline: 07 October 2025