Ellison Scholars Graduate Programme 2026

The Ellison Scholars Graduate Programme funds fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford through EIT, with opportunities to work on innovative projects addressing global challenges. There are two funding routes available: one as an EIT Graduate Scholar contributing to EIT projects, and another via the Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence CDT. The programme aims to attract candidates from around the world and supports both the study and project work required for the doctoral degree.

Funding for doctoral study and participation in EIT projects; opportunities to collaborate with world-leading experts; potential pathway to the Centre for Doctoral Training in Fundamentals of AI.

The program is looking for promising candidates from around the world who are passionate about solving humanity’s most serious problems and who meet the University of Oxford’s entry requirements for their chosen doctoral course.

Applications open and details are available on the official webpage; follow the provided links for programme routes and deadlines.