Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship 2026-27 in the UK
Country: UK
Organization: British Council and Charles Wallace Trust
Location: UK institutions
Duration: 2 weeks to 2 months
Deadline: 5 June 2026
The Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship 2026-27 is open to mid-career professionals from Pakistan. It supports short visits to the UK for high-level study, research, and professional networking, while the fellowship may be attached to a university department, a professional institution, or an arts organisation.
Program Overview
The Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship 2026-27 is managed by the British Council in Pakistan. It is designed for mid-career professionals across a broad range of disciplines, and it gives selected fellows a short stay in the United Kingdom to broaden their professional knowledge, skills, and contacts.
What the Fellowship Covers
The fellowship provides financial support and access to professional learning opportunities. It includes:
✓ £1,600 per month for selected candidates
✓ £1,250 as a contribution toward visa and travel costs
✓ High-level study and advanced research
✓ Professional networking and interaction with peers
Eligibility for Charles Wallace Pakistan Visiting Fellowship 2026-27
Applicants must meet the following conditions:
• Be a Pakistani national residing in Pakistan
• Be aged between 30 and 55
• Present a written invitation from a UK institution or arts body
• Normally hold a doctoral degree if proposing research in a UK university
• Apply only in the eligible subject areas
• Not have studied in the UK, US, Canada, Australia, Europe, or China within the last 5 years
• Not be a previous beneficiary of a Charles Wallace award
• Not use AI tools to draft or improve support statements, as AI-generated applications may be disqualified
Eligible Fields
The fellowship supports applications in:
• Social sciences and humanities
• Arts and creative industries
• Environmental and medical sciences
How to Apply
Applicants must first contact prospective UK host institutions on their own and secure clear evidence of invitation. Then they must complete the online application form, download a copy after submission, and email the completed form to cwpt@britishcouncil.org.pk by Friday, 5 June 2026, along with the letter of invitation and a CV that includes a photograph. Hard-copy applications and incomplete applications will not be processed.
Selection and Timeline
Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview, either in person or online, in late June or early July 2026. Successful candidates will be able to begin their awards from September 2026 onwards.
Deadline
The last date to apply is 5 June 2026.
