The Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Programme (Pakistan)

Deadline: 13 June 2025

The Charles Wallace Visiting Fellowship Programme, managed by the British Council in Pakistan, enables mid-career professionals across a broad range of disciplines to undertake short visits to the United Kingdom to broaden their professional knowledge, skills, and contacts.

Purpose

High-level study and research
Professional networking and interaction with peers

Funding Information

Successful candidates will receive a grant of £1,600 per month and a contribution of the equivalent of £1,250 towards visa and travel costs.
The award holders are responsible for making all their own arrangements in the UK, including accommodation, in consultation with their host organisations.
Duration: A fellowship may last for between two weeks and a maximum of two months.

Eligible Disciplines

The social sciences and humanities
The arts (all art forms) and creative industries
The environmental and medical sciences

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who have studied in the UK/US/Canada/Australia/Europe/China in the last 5 years are not eligible to apply, nor are previous beneficiaries of Charles Wallace awards.
- A Candidate for these fellowships should:
  - Be a Pakistani national, residing in Pakistan, aged between 30 and 55
  - Show a written invitation (for the period of time applied for) from a UK institution or arts body
  - Normally hold a doctoral degree if proposing to undertake research in a UK university.
  - Apply only in the subject areas.
Applicants are strictly advised not to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to draft or grammatically enhance their support statements. Any indication of AI-generated content in the application may lead to disqualification from the process.