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University of Oxford

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United Kingdom

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Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in Synthetic and Physical Organic Chemistry available from October 2026, to work under the supervision of Prof. Paul McGonigal and Dr Alyssa-Jennifer Avestro in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. The studentship will cover course fees at the Home rate and provide a stipend of no less than the standard UK Research Council rate (currently set at £20,780 p.a.).

Duration

3 Months

Ranking

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Admission Policy

Competitive

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Chemistry, Other physical sciences, Biological science.

At least 3.5 / 4.0 undergraduate GPA is expected.

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

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Fees and Funding

Typical international doctoral tuition is stated as approximately GBP 24,000–GBP 40,000 per year (estimate), with a total tuition range for a 3–4 year DPhil of approximately GBP 72,000–GBP 160,000. Exact fees and funding options should be checked via the University's Fees, funding and scholarship search or the DPhil Chemistry course page.