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Application & Selection Process

Only candidates who are recommended by three Professors in China and subsequently admitted to study at the University, having applied through the normal admissions process, and meet the criteria for funding by CSC, can be considered for scholarships of the Programme. Applying students will select three projects from the advertised list. The selection of candidates for the scholarships will be the joint responsibility of the CSC and the University. Final selection will be based solely on academic merit and/or potential. More information can be found on the University of Oxford pages.

2027 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

Prospective students must apply to CSC by 15th November 2026. CSC will then contact students who have been approved for them to continue with their application and apply directly to Oxford University by 2nd December 2026. 

Application and Selection Process

Only candidates who are recommended by three Professors in China and subsequently admitted to study at the University, having applied through the normal admissions process, and meet the criteria for funding by CSC, can be considered for scholarships of the Programme. Applying students will select up to three projects from the advertised list. The selection of candidates for the scholarships will be the joint responsibility of the CSC and the University. Final selection will be based solely on academic merit and/or potential. More information can be found on the University of Oxford pages.

KEY DATES (TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Mid Oct 2026 CSC/COI/NDM begin advertising for applications.
15th Nov 2026 Deadline for candidates to submit their CVs to CSC
2nd Dec 2026 Deadline for candidates to apply directly to the University of Oxford for admission.
4th-8th Jan 2027 The University will shortlist candidates for the Programme.
11th-15th Jan 2027 Interviews by Oxford.
Late Feb 2027 Interviews by CSC.
Mid - Late Mar 2027 Successful candidates will be notified.

 

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