Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment 2027/2028

About this scholarship

A fully funded DPhil for a Palestinian scholar at the School of Geography and the Environment, University of Oxford, starting in October 2027. One scholarship is given, and applications from Gaza may be given priority.

Funding type

Covers: course fees for 3 years, a living stipend at the standard Oxford graduate rate, research expenses close to UKRI rates, and visa and NHS surcharge costs. Travel is covered too: a trip to the UK at the start, a return trip at the end, and two more trips during the scholarship. Does not cover: travel, maintenance or visa costs for a spouse or family. The stipend amount is not stated on the scholarship page.

Tuition fees

Covered

Living costs

Covered

Travel

Covered

Insurance

Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

Listed nationalities only — Palestinian Territories

Residence condition

Must live in listed countries — Palestinian Territories, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan

A resident of the Palestinian Territories (East Jerusalem, Gaza and the West Bank), or a Palestinian refugee registered in Syria, Lebanon or Jordan Normally 5 years or more of residence or education in those places. Exceptions are possible if you were displaced, and you explain this in your application A master's degree with suitable research training You must meet the normal entry requirements for the Oxford DPhil, including English Priority may be given to applicants from Gaza

Minimum grade

Not stated

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return condition not stated

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test required IELTS TOEFL iBT Waiver not mentioned

A high level of English is required, as set by the Oxford DPhil in Geography and the Environment. Check the course page for the scores.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

There are two steps. First, the Oxford DPhil application in Geography and the Environment, where you say you want to be considered for the Palestine Oxford Scholarship and add a research proposal. Second, an email with your eligibility statement, proof of residence and a statement of commitment. Choose a supervisor from the topics page and write to them before you apply. The final deadline is 12:00 noon UK time on 26 January 2027. The earlier-decision deadline is 13 November 2026. Some applicants may be asked to an online interview. There is an application fee, and refugees and displaced applicants can ask for it to be waived. The result date is not stated. An online information session is on 22 October 2026, 4 to 6 pm UK time.

Required documents

School, bachelor's and master's certificates with transcripts Research proposal of about 2,500 words One essay of up to 2,000 words Three referees, two of them academic Proof of residence: school certificate, degree certificate or UN refugee registration card Eligibility statement and statement of commitment

Application steps

Write your research idea, then choose a supervisor from the School's topics page and email them. Apply for the DPhil in Geography and the Environment on the Oxford website, choose the Palestine Oxford Scholarship and add the research proposal. Email [email protected] with your eligibility statement, proof of residence and statement of commitment. Apply before 12:00 noon UK time on 26 January 2027.

Requirement checklist

Scholarship contacts

Scholarship contact, School of Geography: [email protected]Copy

Send your eligibility statement and proof of residence: [email protected]Copy

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