2027 Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment

Palestine-Oxford Scholarship 2027 Abstract & Quick Facts

Scholarship Host: University of Oxford
Host Country:  UK
Category: PhD Scholarships
Benefits: Full Scholarship • Living Stipend • Travel & Visa Costs • Resarch Expenses • Visa & Health Insurance
Eligibility: Students from Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, East Jerusalem, and Jordan
Deadline: January 26, 2027

Details of 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.

2027 Palestine-Oxford Scholarship Benefits

The Palestine-Oxford Scholarship will provide full coverage of:

• 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 

2027 Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment Requirements

To be considered for the 2027 2027 Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment award, applicants must satisfy the following criteria:

• Be residents of the Palestinian Territories (East Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank), and Palestinian refugees registered in Syria, Lebanon, and Jordan.
• Be resident in or have received at least 5 years of education in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, the West Bank, Gaza, or East Jerusalem.
• Be expected to have completed a recognised Masters level qualification with suitable research training
• Be expected to meet the regular Oxford University admissions criteria, including academic proficiency in the English language.

*The selection committee may consider some exceptions in the cases of applicants affected by conflict and displacement. Applicants affected by displacement should describe their situation in the statement and how it disrupts the residency requirement.

Eligible Programmes for Chevening Scholarship

The scholarship will provide support for three years of full-time study on the Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) program.

The successful applicant will pursue doctoral-level graduate studies (starting in October 2027) in a relevant field of geographical and environmental research for which SoGE can provide appropriate supervisory support.

Required Documents for Chevening Scholarship

Applicants should prepare the following as part of their scholarship application:

• Research proposal: An outline of the intended doctoral research project.
• Scholarship eligibility statement: An explanation of the applicant’s interest in and eligibility for the scholarship.
• Proof of residency or relevant status: Possible evidence includes school certificates, undergraduate degree certificates, UN refugee registration cards or an airport logbook.
• Statement of commitment: An explanation of how the applicant intends to contribute to the future of Palestinian higher education.

Applicants must also indicate in the Oxford graduate application that they wish to be considered for the Palestine-Oxford Scholarship. 

How To Apply for 2027 Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment

The step-by-step guide to apply for the Palestine-Oxford Scholarship in Geography and the Environment is as follows;

• Visit the official scholarship portal (Click the link below).
• Review the research and research staff pages on the School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) website to identify possible supervisors for their research area, before contacting those supervisors with an initial expression of interest.
• Complete the DPhil Form. Fill in academic, personal, and institutional details accurately.
• Upload Required Documents: Attach all documents listed in the section above in the specified format.
• In your online application form please:
  • Indicate that you would like to be considered for the Palestine Oxford Scholarship.
  • Provide a proposal outlining your planned area of research.
• Separately, you submit to the Research Degrees Coordinator ([email protected]):
• A statement about your interest in and eligibility for the scholarship. This should include proof of residence in one of the areas listed above. This can include, for instance: high school certificates, undergraduate degree certificate, UN refugee registration card, airport logbook.
• A statement about your commitment to contributing to the future of Palestinian higher education.
• Applications will be reviewed by a panel of academics at SoGE, and some candidates may be selected for an online interview. A successful applicant will then be chosen and provided with further support.
• Submit your application by the deadline.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2027

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