The Oxford Wolfson Marriott Graduate Scholarships 2026–2027 offer a prestigious funding opportunity for outstanding students applying for a DPhil (PhD) at the University of Oxford. Hosted at Wolfson College, these scholarships support exceptional doctoral researchers in selected high-impact scientific and mathematical disciplines for the 2026 entry cycle.
Established through a generous endowment from Dr. Francis Marriott, a long-serving Fellow of Wolfson College, the scholarship aims to attract academically distinguished candidates with strong research potential and the capacity to contribute meaningfully to global scientific advancement.
These awards are among the most competitive doctoral funding opportunities available at Oxford and provide substantial financial support for the duration of the DPhil programme.
Scholarship Details
The Oxford Wolfson Marriott Graduate Scholarships are jointly funded through the University of Oxford’s Graduate Scholarship Matched Fund and collaborating departments, faculties, and doctoral training centres.
The scholarship supports DPhil candidates in selected research areas aligned with Wolfson College’s academic strengths and strategic partnerships. In many cases, applicants may also be considered simultaneously for other major Oxford funding schemes, including the Clarendon Fund, through a single graduate application.
Selection is based primarily on:
Outstanding academic achievement
Demonstrated research excellence and potential
Strength and feasibility of the research proposal
Alignment with eligible subject areas
Leadership capacity and contribution to academic advancement
There is no separate application form for this scholarship; candidates are automatically considered upon successful admission to an eligible DPhil programme.
Eligible DPhil Subjects
For the 2026–2027 academic year, eligible doctoral fields are expected to include:
Interdisciplinary Life and Environmental Science (via the Mathematical, Physical and Life Sciences Doctoral Training Centre)
Oncology (in partnership with the Department of Oncology)
Mathematics (with the Mathematical Institute)
Condensed Matter Physics (in collaboration with the Sub-Department of Condensed Matter Physics, subject to confirmation)
Applicants must secure admission to one of the eligible DPhil programmes at the University of Oxford in order to be considered for the scholarship.
As funding partnerships may vary annually, candidates are advised to confirm subject eligibility when reviewing course information for 2026 entry.
Funding Benefits
The Oxford Wolfson Marriott Graduate Scholarship provides comprehensive financial support for the full duration of fee liability for the approved DPhil course.
The funding package includes:
Full course fees covered at the Home/Republic of Ireland rate
Annual living stipend aligned with the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) minimum doctoral stipend (previously £20,780 for 2025–2026 and expected to increase for 2026 entry)
Funding for the entire period of fee liability
Potential departmental top-ups in exceptional cases, which may increase funding toward the overseas fee rate
Study support grant for eligible part-time DPhil candidates
This structured funding ensures that scholars can focus fully on their research without financial pressure while benefiting from Oxford’s world-leading academic environment.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
Apply for admission to an eligible full-time or part-time DPhil programme at the University of Oxford for the 2026–2027 academic year
Meet all academic and course-specific entry requirements
Demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and research capability
Submit a strong and well-developed doctoral research proposal
Select Wolfson College as their preferred college where possible
While candidates of all nationalities may apply for eligible DPhil programmes, funding is awarded on the basis of academic merit and subject alignment.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit a complete graduate application through the University of Oxford admissions system. Required materials typically include:
Completed online graduate application form
Academic transcripts and degree certificates
Research proposal (as required by the DPhil programme)
Curriculum Vitae
Personal statement
Academic references
English language proficiency evidence (if applicable)
All documentation must be submitted before the relevant course deadline to ensure scholarship consideration.
Application Deadline
Applicants must submit their DPhil application to the University of Oxford by the relevant course deadline, which typically falls in December 2025 or January 2026, depending on the chosen programme.
Only candidates who apply by the official graduate admissions deadline will be considered for the Oxford Wolfson Marriott Graduate Scholarships.
How to Apply
There is no separate scholarship application form. To be considered:
Submit a complete application for an eligible DPhil programme at the University of Oxford
Meet the December or January deadline for your chosen course
Indicate Wolfson College as your first-choice college where appropriate
Ensure that all supporting documents, including references, are submitted on time
Apply: https://www.wolfson.ox.ac.uk/scholarships/#jump-collapse10050
Eligible applicants will automatically be considered for the Oxford Wolfson Marriott Graduate Scholarships as part of the standard graduate funding evaluation process.
