U.K. government pauses Chevening Fellowships for a year over likely budget cuts
The U.K. government has paused several Chevening fellowship programs for the 2027-28 cycle due to budget cuts and capacity constraints. Affected programs include research, cyber security, and journalism fellowships for international professionals.
Why it matters
The suspension of these prestigious fellowships impacts academic and professional exchange between the U.K. and several South Asian nations.
The U.K. government has paused short-term fellowships offered for mid-career professionals under the prestigious Chevening programme for one year. The Chevening Research, Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP), the Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship, and the Chevening South Asia Journalism Programme (SAJP) have been paused for the year of 2027-28 for varying reasons, including capacity constraints and cost-cutting.
“Chevening CRISP and Chevening Cyber Security Fellowships will pause for one year while we review and strengthen our fellowship portfolio,” the sources said.
The CRISP fellowship is a 12-week programme for scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs hosted by the University of Oxford. The Chevening Cyber Security Fellowship is a 10-week programme delivered at Cranfield University, a part of the U.K.’s Defence Academy. The SAJP is an eight-week programme hosted by the University of Westminster for mid-career journalists.
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