The EIT Graduate Scholarships fully fund doctoral (DPhil/PhD) studies at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) Oxford in partnership with the University of Oxford. They support exceptional graduate students worldwide who want to pursue full-time doctoral research and contribute to EIT’s mission of addressing global challenges through science and innovation. These scholarships allow scholars to focus entirely on cutting-edge research without financial constraints.

Background and Purpose

The scholarships aim to attract highly talented researchers to work on projects aligned with EIT’s innovation priorities. These areas include Health, Medical Science & Generative Biology, Food Security & Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change & Atmospheric CO₂ Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Robotics. The program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, enabling scholars to engage with world-leading academics. Recipients must demonstrate academic excellence, research skills, and intellectual curiosity while actively contributing to EIT’s research objectives.

Scholarship Benefits

EIT Graduate Scholars receive comprehensive financial support. The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a generous living stipend. It also funds travel and conference participation, relocation and arrival costs, visa fees, and personal technology and research needs. Scholars gain mentorship, access to cutting-edge facilities, and opportunities to collaborate across disciplines. This support enables recipients to dedicate their time fully to research and innovation.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarships accept exceptional international students seeking doctoral study. Candidates must demonstrate outstanding academic performance, research potential, and alignment with EIT’s research areas. They must also show intellectual curiosity, innovative thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively. Applicants must satisfy both EIT and the University of Oxford admission requirements.

Scholarship Application Process

Applicants submit an initial scholarship application directly to EIT by the specified deadlines, typically early December and early February. EIT issues conditional scholarship offers to successful candidates, who then apply separately to the University of Oxford’s doctoral program. EIT announces final scholarship decisions in April. Scholars begin their doctoral studies in October of the same year.

Opportunities for Scholars

EIT Graduate Scholars gain more than financial support. They join a network of global researchers working on transformative science and technology. Scholars benefit from mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exposure to cutting-edge research. The program prepares graduates to take leadership roles in academia, industry, and global innovation initiatives.