Cara Fellowship Programme (Council for At-Risk Academics)
Cara (Council for At-Risk Academics)
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Amount
Covers living costs
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Master's, PhD, Postdoc
Deadline
Deadline not confirmed
About this scholarship
Support for academics forced to flee — placements at UK universities with a fellowship covering stipend and costs.
More
Cara works with displaced scholars including those from Palestine and the wider MENA region.
Coverage & benefits
- ✓Living costs covered
What it takes to get there
Student visa
- Proof of funds: £1,171 per month, for 9 months. (£1,529 per month in London.)official source
This award says it covers living costs but does not state an amount; ask the provider whether its letter meets this figure. The official page says a scholarship or sponsor letter can count as proof.
- Application fee: £558.official source
- Health surcharge: £776 per year of the visa.official source
- Usual decision time: about 3 weeks.official source
- From Gaza: the government says it will seek to help eligible students leave if the scholarship covers both course fees and living costs, and that leaving cannot be guaranteed. This award says it covers living costs; confirm it also covers the full course fees.official source
- A post-study work visa exists for graduates.official source
Visa facts checked on the official pages on 2026-09-27. Rules change; confirm on the official page before you pay or book.
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Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Cara Fellowship Programme (Council for At-Risk Academics)?
Students pursuing Master's, PhD, Postdoc degrees can apply. International students are eligible.
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