Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) 2026-27
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) 2026-27 is a prestigious opportunity hosted by St. Cross College, University of Oxford. It is designed for postgraduate-level students and mid-career professionals in India who demonstrate very high potential in the fields of science, innovation, and business.
This program aims to provide substantial financial and developmental support, empowering future leaders to drive innovation and foster international collaboration. The fellowship is generously funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
The application deadline for this highly sought-after fellowship is 7 October 2025.
Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support, including:
• Full programme fees, covering all academic costs associated with the fellowship.
• Living expenses for the entire duration of their stay in the UK, ensuring comfortable accommodation and daily needs are met.
• Return economy airfare from India to the UK, facilitating travel to and from the program.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
• be a citizen of India and currently residing in the country
• return to India at the end of the fellowship
• not hold British or dual-British citizenship
• have at least seven years of relevant work experience before applying
• have a demonstrable commitment to innovation, and the experience and aptitude to contribute to the programme
• have a postgraduate level qualification and an excellent academic background in science, engineering, or technology, or equivalent professional training, or experience in a relevant area at the time of application
• have a working knowledge of English
• agree to adhere to all relevant guidelines and expectations for the fellowship
Successful individuals may have significant experience as:
• executives of service companies, manufacturing businesses, or state-owned companies
• entrepreneurs and individuals who serve and fund the entrepreneurial community
• research scientists
• academics and public-sector employees
Note:- Employees or relatives of an employee of the UK government, the British Council, a sponsoring UK university, or a staff member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities are ineligible for this fellowship.
Required Documents
To complete your application, please have the following documents ready:
• A valid Indian citizenship proof
• Postgraduate certificates and marksheets
• Work experience/Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV)
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Visit the official website or the designated application portal for the Chevening Research, Science, and Innovation Leadership Fellowship.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (If already registered, log in using your Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'APPLY TODAY' and click it to proceed with the application.
Step 4: Choose the appropriate options relevant to your application and click 'Continue'.
Step 5: Carefully read all the provided information and fill in the necessary details to complete your registration for the specific fellowship, then click 'Continue'.
Step 6: Check your inbox for an email verification mail and complete the questionnaire provided within it, then click 'Continue'.
Step 7: Complete the necessary steps as instructed to receive an access code for your application.
Step 8: Check your inbox again for the application link and click it to access the application form.
Step 9: Complete any remaining necessary steps to gain full access to your application.
Step 10: Fill in all the required details accurately, attach the specified documents, and finally submit your application.