The Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship 2026 is a prestigious, fully-funded program for senior officials and professionals in China’s energy sector. This three-month fellowship, hosted at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP) at the University of Dundee, UK, offers participants the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research that supports the UK-China Energy Dialogue. Participants will also benefit from access to academic resources, cultural events, and lectures while working under the guidance of an academic supervisor.
- 🎓 Fellowship Overview: The Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship 2026 allows senior officials and professionals from China’s energy sector to spend three months at the University of Dundee, UK, working on a research project supporting the UK-China Energy Dialogue.
- 💼 Eligibility: Applicants must hold a postgraduate degree (or equivalent professional experience), have 5+ years of relevant experience, and intend to return to China after the fellowship. Dual British nationality and recent HMG employment are restricted.
- 💰 Funding & Benefits: Fully funded program including tuition, living expenses, return economy airfare, CEPMLP supervision, full access to classes, lectures, seminars, and cultural events.
- 🏫 Host Institution: Fellowship is hosted at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee, known for research excellence, strong industry connections, innovation, and a diverse international community.
- 📅 Duration & Deadline: Three-month program. Applications close on 7 October 2025, 12:00 GMT.
- 📝 Programme Structure: Fellows work on a specific research project, guided by an academic supervisor, with unrestricted access to CEPMLP resources. Proposed research is reviewed during the interview stage.
- 🌐 Application Process: Applications are assessed by independent reading committees, reviewed by British embassies/high commissions, followed by a shortlist and panel interview.
- ⚠️ Additional Requirements: Past HMG-funded scholarship recipients may apply after 5 years if career progression is demonstrated. Employment or close relatives in Chevening partner organisations within the last 2 years may affect eligibility.
- 🎯 Objective: Strengthen the UK-China Energy Dialogue and build professional expertise in energy market reform.
Designation
Visiting Fellow – Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship 2026
Fellowship Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship 2026 |
| Duration | 3 Months |
| Host Institution | Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law Policy (CEPMLP), University of Dundee |
| Funding Agency | UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO) |
| Fellowship Benefits | Full program fees, living expenses, return economy airfare, access to academic and cultural events |
| Application Deadline | October 7, 2025, 12:00 GMT |
Research Area
The fellowship focuses on research projects tied to the UK-China Energy Dialogue under the guidance of the candidate’s academic supervisor. Applicants are expected to propose a research topic addressing energy market reform in alignment with the aims of the fellowship.
Location
University of Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification
To qualify for the Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship, you must meet the following criteria:
- Be a senior official or professional in China’s energy sector with a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional training.
- Have at least 5 years of meaningful professional experience (either as an employee or as a PhD candidate).
- Intend to return to China after completing the fellowship.
- Not hold British dual nationality or have any previous work affiliations with denied organizations listed in the Chevening Guidance for Applicants.
- Agree to adhere to all guidelines and expectations of the program.
- Applicants previously funded by the UK Government for any program must show significant career progression.
Description
The Chevening Energy Market Reform Fellowship is an intensive three-month program designed for experts in China’s energy sector to gain insights, expand research capabilities, and foster UK-China collaboration in energy reforms. The program provides:
- Research Support: Fellows work on a specific research topic with the help of an academic supervisor.
- Full Access: Attendance at classes, lectures, seminars, and cultural events hosted by the University of Dundee.
- Global Networks: Opportunity to connect with local academic and professional communities in energy law, petroleum, and mineral policy.
- Career Growth: Experience that enhances the professional profile of fellows and contributes to energy sector reforms upon their return to China.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible applicants should follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Chevening website.
- Complete the application form before the deadline: October 7, 2025, 12:00 GMT.
- Submit a detailed research proposal, highlighting its relevance to energy market reforms and the UK-China Energy Dialogue.
- The application will be assessed by independent reading committees. Shortlisted candidates will be notified by British embassies or high commissions for interviews.
Last Date to Apply
October 7, 2025, 12:00 GMT
Seize this opportunity to grow professionally, academically, and personally while contributing to the global energy sector transformation!
