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EIT GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS OPPORTUNITIES TO SOLVE GLOBAL CHALLENGES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Application Deadline: 1 October 2025

LOCATION: England

EIT provides fully funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford, where graduate students directly contribute to progressing an EIT project. These projects tackle global challenges through cutting-edge technology, offering graduate students the chance to collaborate with world-leading experts to develop innovative solutions. The EIT graduate opportunities are highly competitive.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applicants will need to meet the University of Oxford’s entry requirements for their chosen doctoral course. They must:

Have, or be on track to be awarded, the relevant qualification(s) required by the University of Oxford,

Have met, or be on track to meet, the grade requirements for their chosen doctoral course and

Have met, or be on track to meet, the University’s English language requirements for their chosen doctoral course.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria are strongly dissuaded from applying for the scholarships.

Eligible applicants must also meet our selection criteria before starting an application.

Applicants must demonstrate alignment with their chosen EIT Project through:

Proven ability to make meaningful and substantial contributions to the project’s development and impact – i.e. the research and innovation experience that would allow them to quickly contribute to the project.

A genuine interest in their chosen EIT Project, reflecting their commitment to its goals.

A well-matched research proposal that aligns with the project’s objectives.

BENEFIT:

EIT provides fully-funded doctoral (DPhil/PhD) study at the University of Oxford

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AGENCY FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH (A*STAR) GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Application Deadline: 1 February 2026

LOCATION: Singapore

Whether you’re looking to explore broad scientific fields or dive deep into a specialized area, AGS offers full funding, access to world-class research labs, and the chance to take on a 12-month overseas attachment during your PhD. Begin your research journey at an A*STAR Research Institute, and shape the future of science, technology, and innovation.

ELIGIBILITY:

Fields of study:

Biomedical Sciences

Computing and Information Sciences

Engineering and Technology

Physical Sciences

Applicants must:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply. 

Non-Singaporeans and Non-Singapore Permanent Residents (Non-SPR) must have completed or are on track to complete a degree in a Singapore autonomous university

Satisfy criteria for and seek admission to PhD or EngD programme in an autonomous university

Have obtained, or are on track to obtain, at least a 2nd Upper Class Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Have not concurrently hold any other scholarships or fellowships

Have strong interest in pursuing a research career in related disciplines

For Mid-Term AGS applicants:

Singaporeans and other nationals are welcome to apply

Non-Singaporeans must have completed a degree in a Singapore autonomous university

Enrolled in a Singapore autonomous university and minimally complete at least 1 semester at the point of scholarship application

On track to attain excellent academic standing for current degree

Good research potential and/or achievements

Current university supervisor to be at least 1 out of the 2 academic referees

The above eligibility criteria are not exhaustive.

A*STAR may include additional selection criteria based on prevailing scholarship policies. These policies may be amended from time to time without notice.

BENEFIT:

Successful applicants will be given the following support* for up to 4 years :

Full tuition fees

Book allowance

Computer allowance

Conference allowance

Thesis allowance

Up to 12 months of overseas attachment

Mid-term AGS awardees will be offered the same terms of support as the full-term AGS awardees from the point of the award, with retrospective payment for all tuition fees and/or any compulsory fees from Year 1 of study onwards.

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