EIT Graduate Scholarships 2026 at University of Oxford

EIT provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where graduate students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project. These projects tackle global challenges through cutting-edge technology, offering graduate students the chance to collaborate with world-leading experts to develop innovative solutions.

The EIT graduate opportunities are highly competitive. EIT is looking for exceptionally talented individuals with the skills and expertise to contribute significantly to our projects. We are particularly interested in students with skills in fields such as computer science, artificial intelligence, economics, mathematics, robotics, plant sciences, machine learning, chemistry, biology, engineering, medicine or microbiology. Graduate scholarships applicants must demonstrate skills aligned with their chosen EIT Project.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: February 1, 2026
2. Study Level: PhD
3. Sponsor: Ellison Institute of Technology
4. City to study: Oxford
5. School to study: University of Oxford
6. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for EIT Graduate Scholarships 2026 at University of Oxford

Applicants will need to meet the University of Oxford’s entry requirements for their chosen doctoral course. They must:

1. Have, or be on track to be awarded, the relevant qualification(s) required by the University of Oxford,
2. Have met, or be on track to meet, the grade requirements for their chosen doctoral course and
3. Have met, or be on track to meet, the University’s English language requirements for their chosen doctoral course.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria are strongly dissuaded from applying for the scholarships.

Eligible applicants must also meet EIT's selection criteria before starting an application.

Applicants must demonstrate alignment with their chosen EIT Project through:

1. Proven ability to make meaningful and substantial contributions to the project's development and impact – i.e., the research and innovation experience that would allow them to quickly contribute to the project.
2. A genuine interest in their chosen EIT Project, reflecting their commitment to its goals.
3. A well-matched research proposal that aligns with the project's objectives.

Applicants must be high performers who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to apply knowledge critically and effectively to solve complex challenges.

How this might be evidenced:

1. Outstanding academic record, particularly in relevant disciplines (e.g., first-class degree, distinction in a master’s programme, a minimum GPA of 3.7/4).
2. Competitive scholarships, fellowships, competitions, academic awards or similar accolades at the undergraduate or, where relevant, postgraduate level.
3. Significant contributions to a major research project, laboratory work or field study.

Selection Process

APPLICATIONS OPEN

1 September 2025

First deadline

1 October 2025?

1. December 2025: First round of conditional scholarship decisions.
2. December 2025: Finalists submit applications to the University of Oxford.*

Second deadline

1 December 2025

1. January 2026: Second round of conditional scholarship decisions.
2. January 2026: Finalists submit applications to the University of Oxford.*

final deadline

1 February 2026

1. March 2026: Final found of conditional scholarship decisions.
2. March 2026: Finalists submit applications to the University of Oxford.*
3. NB: Applications may remain open beyond this deadline if places are still available.

Announcement

April 2026

EIT Graduate Scholars are announced.

Scholars begin their studies

October 2026

EIT Graduate Scholars begin their studies at the University of Oxford.

Benefits of EIT Graduate Scholarships 2026 at University of Oxford

Fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Ellison Institute of Technology on ellisonscholars.eit.org to apply

For more details, visit EIT Scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

February 1, 2026

Application Link(s)

• Apply for EIT Graduate Scholarships 2026 at University of Oxford