Fellowships

Applying for Fellowships

To ensure the highest quality proposal is submitted, the Department requires an expression of interest (EOI) in advance of the funder deadline (typically 2 months for post-doctoral level fellowships and 3 months for independent research fellowships). Faculty support/sponsorship is essential and should be obtained in advance of submitting the EOI, which consists of:

  • Research proposal overview (1 page).
  • C.V. (2 pages) plus a publication list.

Check out the upcoming funding deadlines in the funding opportunities document below. 

For further information, please contact our Research Facilitator.

If you are looking for information on our research projects at postgraduate level, please see our Graduate Admissions and Projects pages.

Post-doctoral level fellowships: For those about to complete the PhD or with a few years of post-doctoral experience. They offer a salary and some research expenses. They are a first step to independent research,  working on your own research project with the support of an academic sponsor. 

Submit your PDRA fellowship EOI here.

Independent research fellowships: For those with more significant post-doctoral experience. They offer a salary, research expenses and may enable funding of other researchers. The aim is development of your independent research vision and profile, and research group.

Submit your independent research fellowship EOI here.

Forthcoming Fellowship Opportunities

A list of upcoming funding opportunities can be found here:

University-level Guidance

Oxford Research – Our external site offers a useful start for potential applicants wishing to find out more about the opportunities and support offered to researchers in the University.

MPLS Research Resources – Links to training and research support provision within the Maths, Physics and Life Sciences division.

University Careers Service – A range of online resources and guides about academic careers.

Oxford University: Vacancies – Current job opportunities within Oxford University.

Oxford University Gazette – Vacancies within colleges which don’t appear on the main Oxford University jobs site, including stipendiary and non-stipendiary Junior Research Fellowships, and some non-Oxford vacancies (including some Cambridge college vacancies).