Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship 2026
- Omran Aburayya
- Aug 7
- 2 min read
If you're a seasoned energy professional from China aiming to influence energy policy and reform, the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship 2026 offers a unique, fully funded opportunity to spend three transformative months in Dundee, UK.
🎓 Fellowship Summary
Location: University of Dundee, United Kingdom
Host Institution: Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee
Level: Three-month professional research fellowship (visiting Chevening Fellow)
Target Group: Senior officials and energy sector professionals from China
Focus/Aim: Conduct a tailored research project contributing to the UK–China Energy Dialogue under academic supervision at CEPMLP.
Value & Coverage:
Full programme fees
Living expenses during the fellowship
Return economy airfare from China to the UK
Unrestricted access to classes, lectures, and seminars at CEPMLP
Academic supervision
Cultural events organized by FCDO and Chevening Secretariat
Duration: Three months
Application Deadline: 7 October 2025
Eligible To: Chinese citizens residing in China, with postgraduate qualifications (or equivalent professional experience), five-plus years of relevant professional experience (or PhD candidate from non‑UK/EU/US university), intending to return after fellowship; must meet Chevening guidelines regarding citizenship and affiliations
🌍 Fellowship Overview
Hosted by the University of Dundee's renowned CEPMLP, the fellowship is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Its aim is to reinforce the UK–China Energy Dialogue through individual research projects guided by CEPMLP academics. Fellows benefit from immersive academic exposure, networking opportunities, and cultural engagement during their stay in Dundee.
🎁 Benefits
Full coverage of tuition and administrative fees
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Round-trip economy-class airfare
Dedicated academic supervision and full access to CEPMLP’s academic offerings
Cultural program led by FCDO and Chevening Secretariat
✅ Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
Be Chinese citizens residing currently in China
Commit to returning to China post‑fellowship
Hold a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience
Have at least five years of substantial professional experience in the energy sector, or be a PhD candidate not registered at a UK/EU/US institution
Not hold dual nationality with the UK (unless exempt under Chevening policy)
Not be a current or recent (within two years) employee, relative of an employee, or affiliate of HMG departments, British Council, or a sponsoring UK university
If previously funded by an HMG scholarship or fellowship, demonstrate career progression and observe a five-year wait period before re-applying
📝 Application Process & Timeline
Application Opens: Now
Deadline: 7 October 2025, 12:00 UTC
Next Steps: Applications are submitted via Chevening's official portal. Shortlisted candidates will likely be contacted for interviews, where their proposed research will be discussed. Successful fellows commence their residency at the University of Dundee, backed by academic and administrative support from CEPMLP.
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