LOCATION: England
The Wolfson Harrison Physics Scholarship is generously funded by Dr Simon Harrison. Dr. Harrison is an alumnus of Wolfson College and the Department of Physics, having completed a DPhil in Applied Physics at Oxford. He retains a strong connection with Wolfson College and takes a keen interest in the work and progress of the students supported by his Scholarship. The scholarship is offered in partnership with the Oxford University Clarendon Fund for 2026-27.
ELIGIBILITY:
Open to any applicant who is applying for a DPhil based in the Department of Physics in any branch of Physics.
The scholarship is offered in partnership with the Clarendon Fund for 2026-27 entry. Clarendon scholars are selected for their outstanding academic merit and potential and are therefore highly competitive.
There is no separate application process for this scholarship. All applicants must apply to the University of Oxford under the standard procedures for graduate degrees for 2026-27.
Further particulars: Available here
Applications for all scholarships should be submitted to the University of Oxford under the standard procedures before the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course. Unless specifically stated below, scholarships do not require a separate application in order for applicants to be considered.
Students applying for UKRI (UK Research and Innovation) graduate funding may also be considered for a Wolfson-partnered UKRI award. As there are specific eligibility requirements for UKRI awards, information should be sought from the department, faculty, or the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT).
Many of Wolfson’s scholarships are partnered with the Oxford University Clarendon Fund. You will be automatically considered for Clarendon if you apply by the December or January deadline, whichever is relevant to your course. You do not need to submit a separate application. Clarendon scholars are selected for their outstanding academic merit and potential and are therefore highly competitive. More information on the Clarendon Fund can be found here.
Preference will be given to applicants who have listed Wolfson as their first-choice college when two (or more) candidates are of equal academic merit. Any queries about Wolfson scholarships should be directed to the Academic Registrar..
BENEFIT:
Value of awards:
Course fees and a grant for living costs for full-time students up to the UKRI Minimum Doctoral Stipend (£20,780 in 2025-26) for the duration of fee liability; part-time students will receive a proportional study support grant.
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