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.

Applications must be submitted online before 27 October 2026. For localized consultation and guidance, Cambodian applicants can contact the British Chevening Alumni Association of Cambodia (BCAAC) via telephone at (+855) 10-428-993 or email at [email protected].