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.
2026 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
Prospective students must apply to CSC by 15th November 2025. 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 2025.
KEY DATES (TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
| Mid | Oct | 2025 | CSC/COI/NDM begin advertising for applications. |
| 10th | Nov | 2025 | Deadline for candidates to submit their CV, cover letter, list of three projects, references and other required documents to CSC. |
| 2nd | Dec | 2025 | Deadline for candidates to apply directly to the University of Oxford for admission. |
| 5th-9th | Jan | 2026 | The University will shortlist candidates for the Programme. |
| 12th-16th | Jan | 2026 | Interviews by Oxford. |
| Late | Feb | 2026 | Interviews by CSC. |
| Mid-Late | Mar | 2026 | Successful candidates will be notified. |