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AN INTRODUCTION TO

CHEVENING FELLOWSHIPS

12-WEEK COURSES JANUARY–APRIL 2008

BY THE FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH OFFICE OF THE UNITED KINGDOM

THIRD EDITION



CONTENTS

THE CHEVENING PROGRAMME 3

CHEVENING FELLOWSHIPS AND UKINTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES 4

GENERAL APPROACH TO FELLOW SELECTION 6

PROFILE OF A CHEVENING FELLOW 8

CHEVENING FELLOWSHIP COURSES 9

ALLOWANCES 10

BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE UK 12

ACCOMMODATION AND FAMILY 14

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 15

PLEASE READ THIS BROCHUREIF YOU ARE A POTENTIALPARTICIPANT OF A CHEVENINGFELLOWSHIP COURSE IN THEWINTER/SPRING TERM OF 2008



THE CHEVENING PROGRAMME

HISTORY1 The Chevening Programme was established in

1983 as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office(FCO) Scholarships and Awards Scheme and tookits new name in 1994. The name ‘Chevening’derives from the Kent estate of the UnitedKingdom (UK) Foreign Secretary’s officialresidence. The Programme provides scholarshipsfor young international postgraduates to study inthe UK and, in recent years, it has also beenoffering a range of professional Fellowships.

FUNDING2 The Chevening Programme is funded by the FCO

and is administered by the British Council.

SCHOLARSHIPS3 The aim of the Chevening Scholarships Scheme is

to attract and select from around the worldcandidates with the greatest potential to be futureleaders and to ensure that their experiences in theUK leave them supportive of the UK. Successfulalumni will have access to the Chevening alumninetwork, which is being developed into thebiggest, most actively supported informal networkcovering the whole world. The scheme consists of postgraduate courses, intensive short courses orspecifically tailored courses aimed at candidateswith the clear potential to be leaders. The mostable and promising candidates are given awardsfollowing a competitive selection process in theirhome countries. If you have any enquiries aboutthe Chevening Scholarships Scheme, pleasecontact your nearest British Council office (as theBritish Council administers the scholarship schemeoverseas on behalf of UK Embassies and HighCommissions) after checking the followingwebsite: www.chevening.com/about/scholarships .

FELLOWSHIPS4 Chevening Fellowships are a new initiative.

They offer awards for study on short coursesthat focus on particular subjects aligned to theUK’s international strategic priorities. Fellowshipsare aimed at mid-career professionals in positionsof leadership and influence (or in line for suchpositions) who are active in the field of thefellowship subject. The programmes are designedto offer dynamic training and professionaldevelopment opportunities in the UK. They consistof high-quality content, with contributions fromleading academics and experts in the field.Successful candidates, as alumni, will be interestedin maintaining an international policy dialogueon the fellowship subject with UK Embassies andHigh Commissions.

5 Seven Chevening Fellowship courses wereintroduced in 2005 as a pilot. The scheme grewto 17 courses in 2006. In 2008, 15 courses willcontinue and two new courses will begin.

BROCHURE6 The remainder of this brochure provides a general

introduction to Chevening Fellowships.

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CHEVENING FELLOWSHIPS AND UKINTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

AIM7 In 2004 the FCO set out its intention to pilot a new

stream of Chevening awards – short-termfellowships. Chevening Fellowships are a newcomponent of the UK’s Chevening Programme andsit alongside Chevening Scholarships. The aim of the fellowships is to offer mid-career professionals,identified by UK diplomatic officers overseas, theopportunity of an intensive 12-week course in theUK aligned to subject areas of strategic interestto the FCO.

PRIORITIES8 The UK’s international priorities are set out in the

white paper Active Diplomacy for a ChangingWorld listed under the heading ‘Policy’ on thehome page of the FCO website (www.fco.gov.uk) .

RANGE9 The fellowship scheme began with 87 participants

in 2005. There were 208 participants in 2006 and228 in 2007. We expect about 233 CheveningFellows in 2008. The titles of the courses availablein 2008 are listed opposite under headings thatcorrespond to the main UK international strategicpriority they support (although many of thecourses are relevant to more than one priorityarea). They are all delivered at familiar UKuniversities or at the National Policing ImprovementAgency (NPIA). The total number of placesavailable on each course is shown in brackets.

TITLESInternational Security and Governance andEngaging with the Muslim World

Democracy, the Rule of Law and Security – University of Birmingham (20 places)Economic Governance and Reform –University of Bradford (12 places)Government Relations with NGOs and CivilSociety – University of Glasgow (18 places)Implementing Human Rights Conventions – University of Nottingham (12 places)Public Sector Reform – University of Bradford(12 places)

Tackling International Organised CrimeTackling International Organised Crime – NationalPolicing Improvement Agency (14 places)

Conflict, Rule of Law and the International SystemConflict Resolution – University of York(12 places)Reforming the Security Sector in CountriesEmerging from Conflict – University of Bradford(12 places)

An Effective European UnionEuropean Political Economy – University of

Sussex (12 places)Global and Economic Issues

Reform, Regulation and Public ServiceProvision – University of Bradford (12 places)Responsible Business – University of Nottingham (12 places)The Economics of Energy – University of Reading (14 places)

Climate Security The Economics of Climate Change –University of Cambridge (12 places)

Sustainable Development and Human RightsGender, Social Justice and Citizenship –

University College London (12 places)Governance and Environmental Democracy – University of Wolverhampton (15 places)What Makes Democracy Work? –University of Birmingham (20 places)

Managing MigrationManaging Migration – University of Sussex(12 places)

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RATIONALE10 Those of you who are offered and accept a

Chevening Fellowship award come under noexpress obligation with respect to the UK. Wehope that the awards help to build good relationsand greater understanding between your countryand the UK particularly in relation to ourinternational priority areas. Through the fellowship,we aim to offer you valuable professionaldevelopment and to create for you a positive andlasting impression of the UK. When you returnhome after the fellowship we hope you will remainopen to maintaining a dialogue on the fellowshipsubject (or a particular aspect of it) with UKEmbassies, High Commissions or Consulates.

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NOMINATIONS13 The UK Embassy or High Commission decides

whether or not to nominate fellowship candidatesto Global Selection Panels in the UK. If you are notalready well known to FCO staff at the UK Embassyor High Commission they will want to establish arelationship with you or interview you informally.Fellowship awards are not in the gift of UKEmbassies and High Commissions. If you arenominated for a fellowship you should be awarethat it is a global competitive scheme and thatthere are likely to be only 233 successfulcandidates worldwide.

14 A candidate may not be nominated for more thanone Chevening Fellowship course per year. Allsuccessful participants will have been nominatedby a UK Embassy or High Commission in theirhome country and selected in the UK.

SELECTION15 A Global Selection Panel (GSP) will meet to select

fellows for each course. The membership of a GSPwill typically consist of:

three officials from the FCO (including a

Chairman from the Public Diplomacy Groupand others with knowledge of the fellowshipsubject or the relevant UK internationalpriority)

a representative from the provider of thecourse (for example a course director or aleading academic), and

a representative from the British Council(with experience in training and professionaldevelopment).

AWARDS16 Each GSP selects the participants to be offered

Chevening Fellowship awards. Your relevantEmbassy or High Commission will notify you of theoutcome of the selection process as it relates toyour application. If you are successful you willreceive a formal Chevening Fellowship award letter.

WITHDRAWALS17 The FCO expects those who accept an offer of an

award to have a sincere intention of attending andactively participating in the full 12-week course. Allfellows must obtain the permission and backing of their employer in good time, if this is appropriate.Please be aware that once you have accepted anaward the FCO and the British Council begin tospend resources on your behalf. Every withdrawalhas a financial consequence – and late withdrawalsare particularly costly. If you need to withdrawfrom a fellowship course after accepting a place,please inform your relevant Embassy or HighCommission immediately. Early notification mayallow your place to be offered to a reservecandidate. If you accept an award and subsequentlywithdraw you will be asked to give the reason foryour withdrawal.

RESERVES18 The GSP will identify official reserve candidates.

If a place becomes available on a course beforeit begins, the place will be offered to a reservecandidate. There is a fair likelihood that reservecandidates will be offered a fellowship place but

they should be aware that this might be at shortnotice. Reserve candidates may accept or declinethe offer of an award.

200919 Candidates who receive an award for January

2008 may not defer their award to a subsequentyear. Suitable candidates who do not receive afellowship award for January 2008 may benominated again on another occasion if thecourse is repeated.

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PROFILE OF A CHEVENING FELLOW

CRITERIA20 The UK Embassy or High Commission and the

Global Selection Panel in the UK will be looking forcandidates who meet the following profile and aremost suited for the course (in terms of what theycan contribute and gain from it):

a successful mid-career professional (forexample, middle-ranking civil servants ordirectors or deputy directors of NGOs, etc.)

in a position of leadership/authority andinfluence or in line for such a position

active in the field or with work experience orhaving demonstrated interest in the subjectarea of the fellowship

identified by FCO diplomatic officers overseas

good operational command of English,including oral expression (see paragraph 36)

motivated and academically able to follow andbenefit from a UK postgraduate course (expertsand experienced senior professionals who areunlikely to gain significant personal benefitfrom the fellowship should not be nominated)

with the ability, talent and decorum to represent

the high standards of the Chevening brand

interested in international policy dialogue inthe subject of the fellowship

able and willing to attend the full 12-weekfellowship course in the UK (those whoanticipate not being able to attend at least11 of the 12 weeks should not apply)

willing to maximise opportunities under theChevening Fellowship to:

– acquire and increase knowledge in thesubject area

– network with peers and professional

contacts/experts

– share relevant experience, ideasand perspectives

– become familiar with UK culture,business and people, and

– understand the UK policy position/approach in the subject area of thefellowship

intends to return home after completing theChevening Fellowship.

On return:

willing to maintain contact with UK Embassy orHigh Commission/Consulate

open to maintaining a dialogue or participatingin a mini-network on the fellowship subject or aparticular aspect of it

as an alumnus of the Chevening Programme,willing occasionally to speak to potential

candidates about his or her own experienceof a UK Chevening Fellowship.

21 There is no age restriction and there is nolimitation in respect of previous awards but, otherthings being equal, someone with no experienceof the UK would be favoured over someone whohad already studied in the UK.

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CHEVENING FELLOWSHIP COURSES

CONTRACTS22 Chevening Fellowships are delivered by professional

course providers in the UK in accordance withindividual contracts between the provider and theFCO. Your fellowship award is subject to the FCO andthe course provider rolling forward their contract forcourse delivery into the financial year 2007–08.

DIVERSITY23 There are 12 to 20 participants on each course.

Chevening is a global programme so the

fellowship courses will draw together people frommany countries. Participants will have a uniqueopportunity to live, study with and learn from arange of people from different backgrounds,religions and cultures. You must therefore bewilling to appreciate not just UK culture but alsothe cultures of other participants.

COURSES24 Courses are based in the UK and will run from

January to April 2008. Each course is offered insupport of at least one of the themes specified inthe section ‘Chevening Fellowships and UKinternational strategic priorities’. Your relevant UKEmbassy or High Commission will give you anoutline of the particular course that it considerssuitable for you.

WEBSITE25 If you apply and are subsequently successful you

will receive an award letter. It will contain yourmembership number, which you can use to enterthe members-only area of the Chevening website(www.chevening.com) . From here you will haveaccess to further course-specific information anda reading list from the provider of the course.

CONTENT26 Chevening Fellowships are designed as a

development opportunity for mid-careerprofessionals (if you are looking to gain a recognisedUK qualification to further your career please speakto the British Council about scholarships). Thefellowship course will be a unique learning, sharingand networking experience, which you should findmotivating, rigorous and challenging. Courseelements will include:

pre-course reading – this should provide youwith a good background knowledge of thesubject area; by completing the pre-coursereading you should acquire an adequateunderstanding of the subject terminology (if you do not have this already)

an orientation programme, both to welcomeyou to the UK and to the institution

an optional opportunity to improve yourEnglish

a ‘Visit Government Day’ in London, which willinclude a variety of events and generalbriefings organised by the FCO

practical experience relevant to the fellowshipsubject through

– study visits to relevant UK and internationalorganisations and businesses (please notethat if you are unable to secure theappropriate entry clearances for studyvisits outside the UK, alternativearrangements will be made for you inthe UK)

– professional networking opportunities

(you may use your networking allowanceto facilitate your own engagements as asupplement to the course programme)

– two weeks of placements (please note thatthese involve two-way contributions andthat while they will not always be tailoredto your profession they will be pertinent tothe fellowship subject); some coursesinclude a two-week group placement whileothers are organised on an individual basis;in some cases placements take the form of a series of engagements with practitionersand relevant organisations.

CERTIFICATES27 All fellows completing a course will be presented

by the course-provider with a Certificate of Attendance. On returning to your home country,you will also receive a Chevening Fellowshipcertificate on behalf of the FCO.

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ALLOWANCES

BENEFITS28 Overall the allowances for Chevening Fellows

represent a generous package compared withthose offered under other UK study schemes.

ARRIVAL29 On arrival in the UK the British Council will pay you:

A one-off Arrival Allowance of £600. It isintended to meet your immediate expenditureneeds. This allowance is to help you with anyincidental costs incurred in the first few days of

arrival and includes an element for warmclothing and books. You may, for example, wishto spend some of it on telephone calls homeand extra items to make your accommodationmore homely or suited to your particular needs(for example if you require your own personalcutlery, crockery and pans). It will be paidpartly in cash (£200) and partly in traveller’scheques (two x £200). A commission isnormally charged when traveller’s chequesare cashed.

INSTALMENTS30 Thereafter the course provider will pay you the

following 2008 allowances:

A Daily Allowance . There are two rates. Thefirst is ‘Mainly self-catering’. The second is‘Non-self-catering’. The rate depends on thecourse you are taking and the contract thecourse provider has with the FCO. You will beon the same rate throughout the course.

‘Mainly self-catering ’ is an allowance of £18.19per day, paid where the accommodation base

supplied by the course provider is self-catering(as will be the case for most Fellows). Thisallowance is intended to meet normal dailycosts, including food. The daily rate will applythroughout the course whether you are in yourself-catering accommodation or away frombase (where you may need to purchase mealsif they are not supplied by the FCO or thecourse provider). The overall level of thisallowance is set to enable meals to bepurchased while you are away from base onstudy visits and placements. The FCO willcontract with course providers for a higherdaily allowance of £28.43 where theaccommodation base supplied cannot be self-catering. This is the ‘ Non-self-catering ’ rate.

The day before courses start and both days of the weekend after courses end will attract dailyallowances. For most fellowship courses thefull period over which the daily allowance willbe paid will therefore be 85 days. Courseproviders will make payments to you in respectof the appropriate daily allowance ininstalments throughout the course.

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A Networking and Sundries Allowance of £640. It is intended to help you build contactsand professional networks while you are in theUK and to meet miscellaneous charges. Youcould use it, for example, to purchase a radio,newspapers or to subscribe to professional

journals or spend it on occasional sharedrefreshments or taxis. You may need it to buyitems from a pharmacy or to pay a prescriptioncharge. Course providers will make thispayment to you once the course has begun,probably in instalments throughout the course.You should bear in mind that this allowance isdesigned to meet needs that arise over thewhole period of the course, meaning that youshould pace the rate at which you spend thisallowance.

A Departure Allowance of £286. This is a one-off allowance intended to meet the cost of your transport to the UK airport at the end of the course. If you make economical travelarrangements you could use the remainder of your departure allowance on any excessbaggage expenses you may incur. It does notcover onward travel expenses from the airportin your home country: these are your ownresponsibility. Course providers will make thispayment in full to you when they pay the lastinstalment of allowances. No repayment isrequired if the actual cost you incur turns outto be less. Please note that no additionalamount is payable if the actual cost you payturns out to be higher. If you wish to takebooks and papers home you arerecommended to consider sea-freightarrangements, which are cheaper than air-freight. You might also consider scanning/CD/e-mail options to minimise excess baggage.

Please note that the FCO and the BritishCouncil do not replicate the arrival procedurein reverse when fellows depart. This is becausefellows’ departure plans vary and we wish togive you the freedom to make arrangementsthat are convenient for you. You will have aticket for your pre-booked return flight,supplied by the British Council on behalf of theFCO. If you decide to make any changes toyour return flight any associated costs will beyour own responsibility.

REIMBURSEMENTS31 If you have a receipt you may be reimbursed:

by the relevant UK Embassy or HighCommission (or occasionally by the courseprovider) for any Visa Service fee charged byan Embassy of a European Union country (onlyfor fellowship courses involving a study visitoutside the UK)

by your course provider for any PoliceRegistration Fee charged (if you are asked toregister with the UK police on arrival in the UK).

COSTS32 Please recognise that while these allowances –

without any supplement from yourself or youremployer – will enable you to live in the UK at areasonable standard of living, this may still notmatch your home comforts. So you are advised tobudget carefully and seek early on to gain a senseof the cost of living in the UK. Your courseprovider may be able to advise you on local shopsthat offer good value.

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BEFORE TRAVELLING TO THE UK

BRIEFING33 Once you have accepted a Chevening Fellowship

award a briefing meeting will be arranged by aBritish Council officer (if there is a British Counciloffice in your country) or by an officer from aBritish Embassy or High Commission. At thismeeting you will receive information about thepractical arrangements for your fellowship.Information about the course programme will beavailable from the members-only area of theChevening website (www.chevening.com) .

VISAS FOR THE UK34 All Chevening Fellows must seek prior entry

clearance for the UK. You should apply for asix-month, multiple-entry student visa in goodtime. There will be no charge for this service. Youshould apply for a UK visa before you apply forany additional visas you will need to join any studyvisits outside the UK.

VISAS FOR STUDY VISITS35 You may also need to apply for a visa to visit

another European country depending on whetheryour particular fellowship course includes a studyvisit outside the UK. This is most likely to be aSchengen visa. You will be charged a fee to obtain avisa to another European country but this will bereimbursed if you have a receipt (see paragraph 31).You should apply for a UK visa before you apply forany additional visas that you will need to join anystudy visits outside the UK. All additional visasshould be obtained before you travel, as it is unlikelythat you will be able to get a visa in the UK.The FCO will not be able to intervene on your behalf regarding visa decisions by other Europeancountries. If for any reason you are unable to securethe appropriate visa for your study visit, alternative

arrangements will be made for you to stay in the UK.

ENGLISH36 The Chevening Fellowship includes an optional

facility for you to improve your English during the12-week course. Even if your English is very goodyou may enjoy taking advantage of thisopportunity to brush up on professional terms orcolloquial expressions. The FCO expects you tohave a good operational command of English,

including oral expression. At present the FCO doesnot require a minimum test score for English to beeligible for a fellowship. However, potentialcandidates with an IELTS score below 5.5 or aTOEFL score below 480 should not apply for afellowship course beginning in January 2008.The fellowship does not include any pre-courseEnglish language training (ELT) unless the UKEmbassy or High Commission has made asuccessful case to London for exceptional funding.If you choose yourself to undertake pre-course ELTthis will be at your own cost. It is important thatyou do not apply for a fellowship if the standardof your English is below the level specified asyou will not be able to participate fully and youmay hold back the progress of the course group.

FLIGHTS37 The FCO has arranged for the British Council to

book and pay for your outward and return flightsto the UK. If you book and pay for your own flightsit will not be possible to reimburse you. If you wishto upgrade your class of travel from economy, atyour own expense, please notify the BritishCouncil before your tickets are booked. The British

Council will book particular flights that enable youto arrive in the UK during a specified period whenyour fellowship benefits begin. The British Councilwill also consult you (before booking your flights)about your preferences for the date and time of your return flight home. If you subsequently makeany changes to your journey, all charges andassociated costs will be your own responsibility.

LATE DEPARTURES38 If you choose to stay in the UK for a while at the

end of your course please note that you mustleave your fellowship accommodation on Sunday

6 April 2008 (which is also the last day for thefellowship allowance). However, if the BritishCouncil in your own country is unable to secure areturn flight for you that departs from the UKduring the weekend following the end of thecourse it will book you on the next possible flight.You should speak to the British Council in the UKregarding accommodation and allowancearrangements for any extra days and nights thatyou have to spend in the UK.

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TRAVEL (IN YOUR COUNTRY)39 Outward and return travel and accommodation

costs within your own country to reach and returnfrom the airport designated on the ticketpurchased for you by the British Council are notcovered by the Chevening Fellowship award.Please note that you are expected to make yourown arrangements at your own cost to get to andfrom the designated airport on your air ticket. In asmall number of cases where exceptionalcircumstances apply the British Council (on behalf of the FCO) will pay additional specified travel andaccommodation costs. Inward and outward

journeys will be treated in the same way. If youbelieve that exceptional circumstances apply inyour case ask the British Council in your owncountry (or the relevant UK Embassy or HighCommission if there is no British Council office) inadvance of your journey to put your case to theBritish Council in the UK.

PERSONAL BELONGINGS40 We recommend that fellows do not bring their own

laptops to the UK. Course providers will eitherprovide personal laptops for the duration of the

course or provide convenient computing facilities.Fellows are also advised not to bring expensivepersonal equipment or belongings to the UK. If these items are lost or stolen it is unlikely that thefull cost will be recovered from an insurancepolicy that has single item limits. Please check theinsurance policy at your pre-departure briefing tosee limits and conditions.

DELAYS41 Once you have begun your journey you may notify

the British Council of any delay to your arrivalplans by calling this freephone number: 0800

281725. Please use it in the event of a significantflight delay or cancellation.

HAND LUGGAGE42 When travelling to the UK please keep important

items and any expensive items in your hand luggagerather than in the hold luggage. Please do not giveother people or other Chevening Fellows items tocarry for you and do not carry items for anyone else.

MEDICAL43 On entering the UK an immigration officer may ask

a medical inspector to examine you. This is normalfor people who want to stay in the UK for morethan six months and is sometimes the case forChevening Fellows (who enter the UK as students

– a category not generally used for those stayingin the UK for less than six months). If you aredelayed because of a medical examination theBritish Council will wait for you to clearimmigration, so do not worry about not being met.

WELCOME44 When you arrive in the UK you will be met at the

arrival barrier of the airport terminal and escortedto a Chevening Fellowship reception area. Lightrefreshments will be available. You will receiveimmediately an arrival allowance of £600. A BritishCouncil officer will brief you on the arrangementsfor your first 48 hours in the UK and try to answerany questions you have or resolve any initialproblems that may have arisen. However, if youare attending the European Political Economycourse at the University of Sussex, separatearrangements apply (please ask your local British

Council office for details).

REGISTRATION45 UK immigration officers have the discretion to

require foreign nationals to register with thepolice. Please do not be offended if you happento be chosen for registration. If you need toregister your stay with the police, this requirementwill be endorsed in your passport. You mustregister at the designated police station for thearea where you are living within seven days of arriving in the UK. To register, you will need yourpassport and two passport-sized photographs

of yourself. Registration will involve a few detailsbeing recorded, such as your nationality, addressin the UK, place of study, etc. You will have to paya fee (currently £34) for registering with thepolice (but see paragraph 31).

PREPARED46 The weather in the UK between January and

April is usually rather cold and wet. Fellowsshould bring warm clothes, and gloves andscarves, if they have them. A warm clothescomponent is included in the Arrival Allowance.

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ACCOMMODATION AND FAMILY

SINGLE-STUDY-BEDROOM47 The Chevening Fellowship will provide you with

suitable accommodation, likely to be a singlestudy bedroom, and a stipend intended to coverexpenses. Bedding will be supplied. Noaccommodation is provided for your familymembers and no spouse or child allowances arepayable. It will not be possible for members of your family to stay with you in the accommodationprovided as part of the fellowship. If you do notuse the accommodation provided as part of thefellowship you will not receive any financialcompensation.

LOCATIONS48 The FCO expects Chevening Fellows to attend the

full period of the 12-week course in the UK andfollow the programme in all its locations. If anymember of your family accompanies you then allarrangements regarding entry clearance, journeyand stay in the UK will be the responsibility of youand your family.

HOLIDAYS49 If you wish to make private arrangements for

travel or holidays please arrange these to falloutside the course dates. Any requests for daysaway from the course will be considered by theBritish Council only in exceptional circumstances.

50 There will be a UK Easter holiday break from Friday21 March to Monday 24 March 2008 and mostuniversities will be closed for two further days(either Thursday 20 and Tuesday 25 or Tuesday25 and Wednesday 26 – depending on the

particular course provider). You should make yourown plans to enjoy this free time. Your allowancewill continue to be paid throughout the Easterbreak.

CATERING51 Most of the course providers will secure self-

catering accommodation for fellows. This will allowpeople to cook familiar and favourite dishes forthemselves. Accommodation of this type willnormally be on a university campus in a blockshared with students. There will be some variationbetween courses (and between different years of the same course) in terms of the standard of accommodation supplied.

52 Fellows attending some courses will receive ahigher daily allowance where the accommodationbase supplied cannot be self-catering as they willneed to purchase all their meals. Fellows will notbe able to choose which type of daily allowanceto receive. It will depend on what type of accommodation has been secured by thecourse provider.

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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

FCO53 A Chevening Fellowship is an award by the Foreign

and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the UnitedKingdom. Fellows will meet FCO and othergovernment officials during the Visit GovernmentDay. Where possible, they will also meetappropriate government ministers on that day.

COURSE PROVIDERS54 The course provider delivers the Chevening

Fellowship. Any questions should be put in the first

instance to the course manager. Course providersshould be able to resolve any issues regarding thecourse programme, fellows’ accommodation andallowances (apart from the arrival allowance).Absences from the course once it has started(other than from illness) will be conditional uponapproval by the British Council but requestsshould be made in the first instance to the coursemanager. Each course provider will arrange amodest social programme for participantsthroughout the programme and will host a mealto mark the end of your fellowship.

BRITISH COUNCIL55 The British Council administers the Chevening

Programme for the FCO. British Council officersassist fellows with a pre-departure briefing, adviceon obtaining appropriate visas, booking andpaying for outward and return flights, arrivalarrangements in the UK (including the payment of the Arrival Allowance), all complex welfare mattersand advice on departure arrangements. Fellowswill meet a representative of the British Councilduring the first few weeks of their courses at theConsultation and Monitoring Visit. Fellows willmeet another representative in the last couple of weeks of their courses when the British Council

conducts a final evaluation of the course.

BEHAVIOUR56 Chevening award-holders are expected to behave

with decorum. They will be considerate towardstheir peers on the course and to the communitiesthey join. Participants will be tolerant of colleagueswho differ from themselves, for example, withrespect to nationality, race, ethnicity, gender,

sexual orientation, age, disability or religion. Anyfellow who is deemed to be behaving inappropriatelymay have his or her award withdrawn.

TIME-KEEPING57 The prevailing culture in the UK is for meetings to

begin at the pre-arranged time. Fellows aretherefore asked to pay attention to their coursetimetable and to be prompt. Fellows should beaware that poor time-keeping can cause offenceand should organise themselves so that others are

not left waiting on their account.

WELFARE58 Any welfare issues you may have should be put,

in the first instance, to your course provider.However, if the issue is not one that can beresolved easily, professional welfare support willbe available from the British Council’s InternationalStudent Services Unit (ISSU).

INSURANCE59 The British Council makes arrangements for

insurance cover on behalf of all CheveningFellows. You may request a copy of the policy andcan supplement the insurance yourself as youwish.

60 Please note that with regard to health, theinsurance will not cover pre-existing conditions orprescription charges (currently £6.85 in Englandand Scotland) in respect of medication prescribedby a doctor in the UK.

61 Please also note that the first £40 of anysuccessful claim will need to be met by thefellow from his or her Networking and SundriesAllowance (this figure is subject to agreementof the final insurance package for 2008). It iscommon practice for insurance policies toinclude an ‘excess’ figure.

THANK YOU62 We hope that those with an interest in becoming

Chevening Fellows will have found thisintroduction helpful. We look forward to welcomingsuccessful candidates to the UK in January 2008.

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