Residency

Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship

British Library · GB

Deadline: October 27, 2026 checked on the organiser's page
Who can apply: Open to: KH, LA, TH
Disciplines: research, cataloguing, curatorial work, book history
Career stage: mid-career
Be a citizen of and resident in one of the following countries: Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand
What it gives: 1,000 GBP · stay · publication
12-month period of project-based activity at the British Library Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship Return economy airfare Allowance package for fellowship-related activities Up to £1,000 for approved project-related expenses
What it asks: no fee stated

The Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship is a 12-month residency hosted by the British Library for mid-career professionals from Cambodia, Laos, and Thailand. The fellowship focuses on researching rare, printed works in Cambodian, Lao, and Thai languages.

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Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship

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