The King’s Foundation Oxford DPhil Scholarships offer an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of individual health, community wellbeing, and the role of nature. Candidates will be based at the University of Oxford and gain hands-on experience through placements at the King’s Foundation’s new Health & Wellbeing Centre at Highgrove, as well as association with the Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU) at Kellogg College.

King’s Foundation Oxford DPhil Scholarships Overview

• Scholarship Coverage: Full fee support at the Home rate for the DPhil in Primary Care Health Sciences.

• Stipend: Minimum £20,000 per annum, above the UK Research and Innovation rate.

• Additional Support: Research expenses, mentoring, career development training, and opportunities to organise conferences and events with The King’s Foundation.

• Duration: Typically 3 years (fee liability period).

Interdisciplinary Research Areas

The program welcomes applicants from a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Evidence-based Medicine

• Public Health

• Community Health and Integrated Systems

• Health Economics and Health Psychology

• Environmental Studies and Geography

• Social Sciences

Research focus: Candidates are encouraged to explore multidisciplinary projects addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing. Innovative approaches bridging medicine, social sciences, and urban health research are particularly encouraged.

Placement at Highgrove

Scholarship recipients will participate in activities at the Health & Wellbeing Centre at Highgrove, set to open in 2027. The Centre will offer holistic services to the local community, integrating GP and patient-led programs with referrals from primary and secondary care providers. Students will gain real-world experience implementing integrated health and wellbeing initiatives.

DPhil Supervision

• Students will be paired with at least two supervisors in their first year.

• Academic advisors from the King’s Foundation will provide guidance.

• Applicants are encouraged to engage with potential supervisors early, though there is no obligation at the application stage.

• Projects will be overseen by a multidisciplinary team from The King’s Foundation, GCHU, and CEBM.

How to Apply

• University Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m., Friday 20 February 2026.

• Candidates must apply for the DPhil in Primary Care Health Sciences.

• Eligibility: Applicants must have a first degree in a relevant discipline and aim to complete their DPhil during the scholarship period. Overseas students may apply but must fund any remaining fees.

University of Oxford Graduate Application Guide
Course Details – DPhil in Primary Care Health Sciences

Information Sessions

The King’s Foundation will host online information sessions to guide applicants and discuss project suitability:

• Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 09:00 – 10:00 UK time

• Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 16:00 – 17:30 UK time

Registration: Complete the Information Session Registration Form by 5:00 p.m. on 19 January 2026.

Interview Process

• Shortlisting and academic interviews: Week of 23 March 2026 (online).

• Second interviews (if shortlisted): Week of 30 March – 03 April 2026.

Key Links

• Scholarship Details & Application

• University of Oxford DPhil Admission

Apply by 20 February 2026 to take advantage of this unique opportunity to advance research in health, wellbeing, and the role of nature.

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