Oxford OCEMR DPhil Studentships 2027 in UK | Fully Funded

Applications are open for the Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research (OCEMR) DPhil Studentships 2027 at the University of Oxford in the UK.

Up to four funded doctoral positions are available for research focused on children and young people, including neurodevelopment, mental health, development, and early intervention.

Oxford OCEMR DPhil Studentships 2027 Summary

• Host Country: United Kingdom
• Host Institution: University of Oxford
• Study Level: DPhil/PhD
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Benefits: UK home-fee-rate tuition + living stipend
• Deadline: September 22, 2026

Oxford OCEMR DPhil Studentships Details

The Oxford Centre for Emerging Minds Research focuses on research involving children and young people, with particular interest in understanding individual differences, development, and mental health.

The studentships support specific OCEMR DPhil research projects. Successful candidates will conduct research under the supervision of relevant Oxford researchers and are expected to complete their DPhil by October 2030.

The funding is provided by the Paul Foundation.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Oxford OCEMR DPhil Studentships, applicants must:

• Apply for one of the advertised OCEMR DPhil research projects.
• Have strong academic preparation for doctoral research.
• Have research interests aligned with the selected project.
• Demonstrate a good fit with the research topic and setting.
• Meet the University of Oxford’s admission requirements for the relevant DPhil programme.

Admission to Oxford does not automatically guarantee studentship funding.

Benefits

• Course fees at the UK home-fee rate.
• Living-cost stipend.
• Three years of studentship funding.
• Opportunity to undertake doctoral research at the University of Oxford.

Note: International applicants should check the funding terms carefully because the studentship covers fees at the UK home-fee rate.

How to Apply

• Review the available OCEMR DPhil projects and select one that matches your academic and research background.
• Follow the University of Oxford’s DPhil application procedure for the selected project.
• Prepare and submit all required documents before the deadline.
• For questions about project suitability, contact ocemr@psy.ox.ac.uk and briefly explain your academic background, research interests, and the project you are considering.