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The Ellison Graduate Scholars Programme 2027 is fully funded. It pays for doctoral study, a DPhil or PhD, at the University of Oxford, run by the Ellison Institute of Technology. Applications are open now.
It is for students moving into a research degree in science, technology, and related fields. There is no nationality limit and no application fee. You need to meet Oxford’s own entry requirements for your course.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | United Kingdom (University of Oxford) |
| Provider | Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) |
| Study level | Doctoral (DPhil / PhD) |
| Funding | Fully funded doctoral study |
| Who can apply | Graduates who meet Oxford entry requirements, in the listed fields, all nationalities |
| Application fee | None to the scholarship |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 (early applications reviewed as received). See the Deadline section. |
What is the Ellison Graduate Scholars Programme?
The Ellison Institute of Technology is a research institute linked to the University of Oxford, working on big global challenges in science and technology. Its Graduate Ellison Scholars Programme funds outstanding students to do a doctorate at Oxford while connected to the institute’s work.
You apply for a DPhil or PhD at Oxford in an eligible field, and for the Ellison Scholars funding alongside it. As a scholar you join a community of researchers and get support beyond the money.
What the scholarship covers
- Fully funded doctoral study at the University of Oxford
- Support as part of the Ellison Scholars community and the institute’s research network
The programme describes the funding as fully funded doctoral study. Confirm the exact breakdown, tuition, college fees, and living stipend, in the official offer and on the EIT scholarships page when you apply.
Fields you can study
- Computer science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning
- Economics and mathematics
- Robotics and engineering
- Chemistry, biology, and microbiology
- Plant sciences and medicine
Who can apply
- You meet the University of Oxford entry requirements for your chosen doctoral course.
- You hold, or will hold, a strong bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Your field is one of those the programme supports, listed above.
- There is no stated nationality restriction, so students from Africa and elsewhere can apply.
Is there an age limit?
No age limit is stated. What matters is that you qualify for a doctoral place at Oxford in an eligible field.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
Oxford sets an English requirement for its courses, so if your degree was not taught in English you will usually need IELTS, TOEFL, or an accepted equivalent at Oxford’s level. Check your course page for the exact score, and start preparing the test early if you do not have one.
Can I apply with average grades?
Oxford doctoral places are competitive, so a strong record helps. Your research proposal, your references, and your fit with a supervisor also carry real weight. If you have a clear research idea and a professor whose work matches yours, make that case strongly.
Required documents
- The University of Oxford graduate application for your course
- Your transcripts and degree certificates
- A research proposal or statement
- Academic references
- Proof of English, if your course requires it
- Anything the Ellison Scholars application asks for
How to write your research proposal
Your proposal is where you win a doctoral place. Say what you want to research, why it matters, and how it fits the Ellison Institute’s focus on real-world science and technology problems. Name the Oxford supervisor or group you want to work with. Write clearly and let a genuine, specific idea carry it.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official EIT graduate research areas page and find your field.
- Check the matching Oxford doctoral course and its entry requirements.
- Prepare your research proposal, references, and documents early.
- Apply to Oxford for the doctoral course and for the Ellison Scholars funding.
- Submit early, since applications are reviewed as they come in, and keep copies.
Selection process
Applications are reviewed on academic strength, research fit, and the Oxford admission decision. Early applications are read as they arrive, so applying sooner can help. Selected scholars receive a funded doctoral place.
Deadline
1 December 2026.
Early applications are encouraged and reviewed as received, so apply as soon as your proposal is ready rather than waiting for the date. Confirm the exact deadline and the current requirements on the official EIT page before you submit.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will help. If you tell us your field, we can point you to the right Oxford course to look at.
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