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Courses open for studentships

Studentships are a specific type of funding, usually for a specific research project offered by an academic department. 

Courses that have reopened to accept studentship applications

DPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies

Unveiling Networks: Slavery and the European Encounter with Islamic Material Culture (1580–1700)

Mode of study: Full-time only

Course details: The course page provides further details about the DPhil Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

Further information: The department's website provides further information about this studentship. Please read this carefully before applying.

Application deadline: Not yet confirmed - at least one week's notice of closure will be given

This course has reopened to accept only studentship applications.

FAQ: Applying for a studentship after the course has closed to standard applications

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DPhil in Biochemistry

Kyner-Field Graduate Scholarship in Structural Vaccinology

Mode of study: Full-time only

Course details: The course page provides further details about the DPhil in Biochemistry.

Further information: The department's website provides further information about this studentship. Please read this carefully before applying.

Application deadline: 12 noon UK time (midday) on 27 June 2025

This course has reopened to accept only studentship applications.

FAQ: Applying for a studentship after the course has closed to standard applications

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DPhil in Engineering Science

DPhil Engineering Science: Deformation and fracture of TRISO fuel particles

Mode of study: Full time only

Course details: The course page provides further details about the DPhil in Engineering Science.

Further information: The department's website provides further information about this studentship. Please read this carefully before applying.

Application deadline: 12 noon UK time (midday) on 18 July 2025

This course has reopened to accept only studentship applications.

FAQ: Applying for a studentship after the course has closed to standard applications

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Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Sciences Landscape Award (ILESLA)

ILESLA-Pirbright Studentship

Mode of study: Full time and part time

Course details: The course page provides further details about the Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Sciences Landscape Award (ILESLA).

Further information: The department's website provides further information about this studentship. Please read this carefully before applying.

Application deadline: 12 noon UK time (midday) on 11 July 2025

This course has reopened to accept only studentship applications.

FAQ: Applying for a studentship after the course has closed to standard applications

Apply - Full time

Apply - Part time

DPhil Oncology

In partnership with UKHSA: Investigating the efficacy of ultra-high dose rates of ionizing radiation (FLASH radiotherapy) in reducing radiation toxicity during radiotherapy

Mode of study: Full-time only

Course details: The course page provides further details about the DPhil Oncology.

Further information: The department's website provides further information about this studentship. Please read this carefully before applying.

Application deadline: Not yet confirmed - at least one week's notice of closure will be given

This course has reopened to accept only studentship applications.

FAQ: Applying for a studentship after the course has closed to standard applications

Apply

DPhil in Psychiatry

Inflammation and Alzheimer's disease

Mode of study: Full-time only

Course details: The course page provides further details about the DPhil in Psychiatry.

Further information: The department's website provides further information about this studentship. Please read this carefully before applying.

Application deadline: 12 noon UK time (midday) on 25 July 2025

This course has reopened to accept only studentship applications.

FAQ: Applying for a studentship after the course has closed to standard applications

Apply

EPSRC IDLA studentships

Supported by EPSRC Industrial Doctoral Landscape Award (IDLA) and a number of industrial partners, a range of fully-funded studentships are available. For further details about the projects on offer, as well as instructions for making an application and closing dates, please visit the relevant pages below.

DPhil in Materials

Other studentships and funding

Other studentships may be available for courses that are still accepting applications. Please refer to the funding information on the relevant department's website, which is accessible via the course page.

More information about Oxford funding and external funding can be found in our Fees and Funding pages.

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