Applying to Become a Graduate Ellison Scholar
The applications for the 2025 graduate Ellison Scholars programme are now open; the application deadline is 30 September, 4pm (local time). The deadline for references is 14 October, 4pm (local time).
The graduate Ellison scholarship fully funds DPhil (PhD) study at the University of Oxford. Graduate Ellison Scholars’ doctoral research will focus on an EIT project. Applicants must therefore demonstrate how well their research interests and choice of DPhil (PhD) course align with an ongoing EIT project.
Below is the timeline for the Ellison Scholars graduate selection process. If you have questions, read our FAQs, or contact [email protected].
August – September 2024
Apply between 12 August and 30 September (deadline for references is 14 October)
November - December 2024
Graduate Ellison Scholar finalists are selected and invited to apply to the University of Oxford
February – March 2025
University of Oxford offers are made
April 2025
Ellison Scholars are announced
October 2025
Ellison Scholars begin their studies at the University of Oxford
Applying to the University of Oxford
Graduate applicants with conditional scholarship awards will be invited to apply to the University of Oxford. The scholarship programme supports doctoral research within a DPhil (PhD) course that is centered on their chosen EIT project.
Please note that applications submitted to the University of Oxford will follow the University’s separate and independent admissions process.
Final Selection of Ellison Scholars
The graduate Ellison Scholars will be announced by April 2025, ahead of starting their degrees at the University of Oxford in October 2025.
Apply
Applications for the 2025 graduate Ellison Scholars programme are now open!
Still Have Questions?
If you have questions, read our FAQs, or contact [email protected].
Information Sessions & Resources
To learn more about the Ellison Scholars programme, register for one of our online information sessions and help spread the word with our posters, signage and other resources.