Application Deadline: October 19, 2020
The Chevening Research, Science and Innovation Leadership Fellowship (CRISP) is aimed at mid-career professionals with very high potential in the fields of science, innovation, and business from India and Sri Lanka. The fellowship is hosted by St. Cross College, University of Oxford. The programme is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office.
The main academic strands of the ten-week CRISP Fellowship include science, innovation, leadership and management, as well as wider issues including global challenges, politics, and international relations.
The modules aim to:
Develop an understanding of the UK science field and a range of innovation management processes
Explore the interactions between research, innovation, and economic development
Research and present a business plan based on individual interests and experience
Visit a wide range of UK institutions, research institutes, and businesses, and start building professional networks
Take part in a varied cultural programme, and explore potential insights from the arts to the working environment
This fellowship programme will commence in May 2021.
Benefits
Each fellowship includes:
Full programme fees
Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship
Return economy airfare from India or Sri Lanka to the UK
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Chevening CRISP Fellowship, you must:
Be a citizen of India or Sri Lanka and currently live in the country
Return to your country of citizenship at the end of the period of the fellowship
Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application
Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying
Have demonstrable commitment to innovation, and the experience and aptitude to contribute to the programme.
Have an excellent academic background in science, engineering or technology, or considerable experience of working in such fields and good working knowledge of English (to be assessed by a qualified English language assessor)
Not hold British or dual British citizenship
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
Application
Interested applicants should send in their applications before the deadline, October 19, 2020. Late application will not be considered.
For more information, visit Chevening Fellowship.
