•Hold or be on track to achieve a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent) in a relevant discipline

•Apply for and meet the academic admission requirements for a full-time DPhil (PhD) programme at the University of Oxford

•Propose research aligned with one of EIT's core research areas: Health and Medical Science, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change and Clean Energy, or Government Innovation and Global Policy

•Demonstrate exceptional intellectual capability, innovation, and leadership potential to solve global problems

•Satisfy the English language proficiency requirements established by the University of Oxford for postgraduate study

The Ellison Scholars Graduate Programme, offered through the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) in partnership with the University of Oxford, supports outstanding doctoral researchers working to address major global challenges. Scholars undertake a DPhil (PhD) at Oxford while collaborating directly with EIT on transformative applied research initiatives across four key humane endeavors: Health and Medical Science, Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change and Clean Energy, and Government Innovation and Global Policy. In addition to full educational funding, scholars benefit from mentorship, access to cutting-edge research facilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

•Full coverage of 100% of University of Oxford course and tuition fees

•Generous annual living stipend to cover accommodation, food, and daily expenses

•Dedicated travel allowance covering travel to and from Oxford as well as EIT research facilities

•Comprehensive research project allowance to support experimental and laboratory expenses

•Mentorship, access to state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, and specialized professional development