Vice-Chancellors' Fund
What is the Vice-Chancellors’ Fund?
The Vice-Chancellors’ Fund has been established through donations by members of the Chancellor’s Court of Benefactors in honour of three recent Vice-Chancellors, Lord Neill of Bladen, Sir Richard Southwood and Sir Peter North. The Fund is intended to assist students in the final stages of their DPhil.
What are the eligibility criteria?
- Students should be planning to submit their thesis between 1 September 2014 and 31 March 2015;
- Students must have their Confirmation of Status completed by 30 April 2014.
- Students must be able to demonstrate that they are in need of financial assistance;
- Students must be able to demonstrate that they are academically outstanding;
- Students should not be beyond their fourth year of funded study.
What is the application procedure?
Applications should be submitted by Colleges to Student Financial Support at the Examination Schools. The form includes sections for the student, College and supervisor to complete.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for 2013/14 will open in January 2014, and further information on how to apply will be available on this page from that date.
What level of award is available?
Awards vary and do not exceed £3,000, and will be calculated on a pro rata basis for part time students.
How are students notified of the outcome?
The Committee meets in Week 4 of Trinity Term. Students will be informed of the Committee’s decision by the end of Week 6 of Trinity Term.
Who should students contact for more information?
Please email all queries to student.funding@admin.ox.ac.uk.