Chevening British Library Southeast Asian Fellowship (12 Months in UK)

Fellows will be embedded within the British Library's Asian and African Collections in London. Core project responsibilities include:

• Researching, documenting, and cataloguing historical Southeast Asian manuscripts, printed monographs, and archival records.
• Curating digital and physical exhibitions highlighting Cambodian and Southeast Asian cultural heritage.
• Collaborating with international conservators, digital humanities specialists, and academic curators.

This is a 100% fully funded UK fellowship that covers:

• Full 12-month monthly living stipend in London.
• Return international economy flights between Cambodia and the United Kingdom.
• Up to £3,000 for approved research travel, domestic UK archival visits, and conference attendance.
• Full institutional staff access, digital laboratory resources, and archival facilities at the British Library.

Applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

• Citizen of Cambodia residing in Cambodia at the time of application.
• Mid-career professional with at least 5 years of relevant experience in archives, libraries, museums, cultural heritage preservation, or Southeast Asian history.
• Postgraduate qualification (or equivalent professional standing) in a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English meeting Chevening language standards.

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