University of Oxford Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment 2027

The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) at the University of Oxford invites applications for the Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment. This scholarship will fully fund a Palestinian scholar to pursue a DPhil (PhD) commencing in October 2027 at the School of Geography and the Environment. The scholarship is intended to contribute to the resilience and continuation of Palestinian universities by equipping a future academic leader with world-class research training in the areas of geography and the environment.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineJanuary 26, 2027
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity Of Oxford
• City to studyOxford
• School to studyUniversity Of Oxford
• Course to studyGeography and Environment
• Eligible CountryPalestine

Benefits

• Course fees for 3 years of the DPhil programme
• A living stipend at the standard University of Oxford graduate rate
• Research expenses comparable to United Kingdom Research and Innovation (UKRI) rates 
• Support for travel to and from the UK (maximum of 2 trips across the Scholarship + travel to the UK to take up the scholarship and return after completion)
• Visa and NHS surcharge costs 
• The scholarship programme will not provide support for spousal or family travel, maintenance, or visa costs 

Requirements

The Scholarship is open to candidates who are residents of the Palestinian Territories (East Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank), and Palestinian refugees registered in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan. Applicants will normally have been resident in or have received at least 5 years of education in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the West Bank, Gaza, or East Jerusalem. Priority may be given to suitably qualified candidates from Gaza in the selection process. Candidates will be expected to have completed a recognised Masters level qualification with suitable research training before they begin the DPhil. Candidates will be expected to meet the regular Oxford University admissions criteria, including academic proficiency in the English language.

Selection Process

Selections will be based on assessed academic merit, potential for postgraduate research, and a demonstrable commitment to the areas of study and research covered by DPhil programme at SoGE. A central aim of the scholarship is to contribute to a new generation of Palestinian academic leadership in geography and related fields. Where possible and appropriate, the successful applicant will be encouraged to organise collaborative academic events between Palestinian Higher Education institutions and researchers at SoGE.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, visit University of Oxford scholarship webpage.