Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship 2026

If you are a mid-career professional from China passionate about advancing healthcare, health policy, and health reform, the Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship 2026 offers an exceptional chance to deepen your expertise at the University of Oxford. This prestigious fellowship, funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), invites applicants to engage in cutting-edge research aligned with global health priorities while gaining exposure to world-class academic and cultural experiences in the UK. Applications are now open, with the deadline set for 7 October 2025.

🎓 Fellowship Summary

• Location: University of Oxford, United Kingdom

• Host Institution: University of Oxford, Department for Continuing Education

• Fellowship Duration: 6 months

• Target Group: Mid-career professionals from China working in healthcare, health policy, and related fields

• Focus Areas:

  • Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and ‘One Health’ approach

  • Infectious disease surveillance, prevention, and control

  • Accelerating development of vaccines, therapeutics, diagnostics

  • Climate change and health

  • Ageing populations and healthy ageing

  • Non-communicable diseases

• Funding Coverage:

  • Full programme fees for Visiting Scholar status

  • Living expenses during the fellowship

  • Return economy airfare China–UK

  • Research-related allowances

  • Access to cultural and academic events

• Application Deadline: 7 October 2025

• Eligibility: Chinese nationals residing in China with postgraduate qualifications and significant professional experience

🌍 Fellowship Overview

The Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship is designed to empower mid-career professionals from China to conduct impactful research on key health and social policy topics in alignment with the UK government’s Global Health Framework. Fellows spend six months at Oxford as visiting scholars, developing a research paper (up to 10,000 words) addressing pressing health challenges that directly benefit ongoing reforms in China.

During the fellowship, participants gain full access to Oxford’s academic resources, including lectures, seminars, and workshops. They are supported by academic mentors and pastoral care to ensure a productive and enriching experience. The program also includes cultural activities organized by the FCDO and Chevening Secretariat, providing opportunities for networking and cultural exchange.

🎁 Benefits

• Full Tuition Coverage: For Visiting Scholar status at Oxford’s Department for Continuing Education

• Living Allowance: To cover accommodation, food, and other essentials

• Travel Support: Economy return airfare from China to the UK

• Research Support: Allowance for research-related activities and materials

• Academic Integration: Access to open lectures, seminars, and academic community at Oxford

• Cultural Engagement: Participation in FCDO and Chevening organized cultural events and networking opportunities

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a Chinese citizen residing in China with an intention to return after the fellowship

• Hold a postgraduate degree or equivalent professional experience in health-related fields

• Have at least five years of meaningful professional experience, or be a PhD candidate (not enrolled at UK/EU/USA universities)

• Must not hold British nationality, unless exempt as per Chevening guidelines

• Must not be employees or relatives of UK government or Chevening partner organisations within the last two years

• Commitment to abide by the fellowship guidelines and programme expectations

📝 Application Procedure

1. Application Submission: Complete the online application via the official Chevening portal before 7 October 2025, 12:00 (UTC).

2. Required Documents:

   • Academic transcripts and degree certificates

   • Detailed CV outlining relevant professional experience

   • Research proposal aligned with fellowship themes

   • Two references from professional or academic contacts

   • Proof of Chinese nationality and residency

3. Selection Process: Applications are reviewed by UK and Chinese partners, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.

4. Fellowship Start Date: To be confirmed for 2026, typically aligned with the academic calendar at Oxford.

✨ The Chevening Healthcare, Health Policy, and Health Reform Fellowship 2026 provides a unique platform for Chinese health professionals to enhance their research capabilities, contribute to critical policy discussions, and build lasting international networks. If you are ready to transform your expertise into meaningful impact and experience one of the world’s leading academic environments, apply today and join a vibrant community of global health leaders.

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