{"id":67456,"date":"2025-11-25T08:33:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:33:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=67456"},"modified":"2025-11-25T08:33:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:33:17","slug":"kings-foundation-oxford-dphil-scholarships-in-nature-health-and-wellbeing-university-of-oxford","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=67456","title":{"rendered":"King\u2019s Foundation Oxford DPhil Scholarships in Nature, Health, and Wellbeing \u2013 University of Oxford"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"724\">The <strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"287\">King\u2019s Foundation Oxford DPhil Scholarships<\/strong> offer an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of individual health, community wellbeing, and the role of nature. Candidates will be based at the University of Oxford and gain hands-on experience through placements at the King\u2019s Foundation\u2019s new <strong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"613\">Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre at Highgrove<\/strong>, as well as association with the <strong data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"702\">Global Centre on Healthcare and Urbanisation (GCHU)<\/strong> at Kellogg College.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"745\"><strong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"287\">King\u2019s Foundation Oxford DPhil Scholarships <\/strong>Overview<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<li data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"857\">\n<p data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"857\"><strong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"773\">Scholarship Coverage<\/strong>: Full fee support at the Home rate for the DPhil in Primary Care Health Sciences.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"944\">\n<p data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"944\"><strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"871\">Stipend<\/strong>: Minimum \u00a320,000 per annum, above the UK Research and Innovation rate.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1112\"><strong data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"969\">Additional Support<\/strong>: Research expenses, mentoring, career development training, and opportunities to organise conferences and events with The King\u2019s Foundation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1172\">\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1172\"><strong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1127\">Duration<\/strong>: Typically 3 years (fee liability period).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1211\">Interdisciplinary Research Areas<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1291\">The program welcomes applicants from a wide range of disciplines, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1485\">\n<li data-start=\"1293\" data-end=\"1320\">\n<p data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1320\">Evidence-based Medicine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1338\">\n<p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1338\">Public Health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1382\">\n<p data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1382\">Community Health and Integrated Systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1425\">\n<p data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1425\">Health Economics and Health Psychology<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1465\">\n<p data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1465\">Environmental Studies and Geography<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1466\" data-end=\"1485\">\n<p data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1485\">Social Sciences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1774\"><strong data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1505\">Research focus<\/strong>: Candidates are encouraged to explore multidisciplinary projects addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health and wellbeing. Innovative approaches bridging medicine, social sciences, and urban health research are particularly encouraged.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1803\">Placement at Highgrove<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"2193\">Scholarship recipients will participate in activities at the <strong data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1908\">Health &amp; Wellbeing Centre at Highgrove<\/strong>, set to open in 2027. The Centre will offer holistic services to the local community, integrating GP and patient-led programs with referrals from primary and secondary care providers. Students will gain real-world experience implementing integrated health and wellbeing initiatives.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2217\">DPhil Supervision<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2601\">\n<li data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2297\">\n<p data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2297\">Students will be paired with at least two supervisors in their first year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2298\" data-end=\"2369\">\n<p data-start=\"2300\" data-end=\"2369\">Academic advisors from the King\u2019s Foundation will provide guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2370\" data-end=\"2499\">\n<p data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2499\">Applicants are encouraged to engage with potential supervisors early, though there is no obligation at the application stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2601\">\n<p data-start=\"2502\" data-end=\"2601\">Projects will be overseen by a multidisciplinary team from The King\u2019s Foundation, GCHU, and CEBM.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2620\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2982\">\n<li data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2698\">\n<p data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2698\"><strong data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2659\">University Application Deadline<\/strong>: 5:00 p.m., Friday 20 February 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2775\">\n<p data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2775\">Candidates must apply for the <strong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2772\">DPhil in Primary Care Health Sciences<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2776\" data-end=\"2982\">\n<p data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2982\"><strong data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2793\">Eligibility<\/strong>: Applicants must have a first degree in a relevant discipline and aim to complete their DPhil during the scholarship period. Overseas students may apply but must fund any remaining fees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3230\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3118\">University of Oxford Graduate Application Guide<\/a><br data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3121\" data-end=\"3228\">Course Details \u2013 DPhil in Primary Care Health Sciences<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3257\">Information Sessions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3377\">The King\u2019s Foundation will host <strong data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3322\">online information sessions<\/strong> to guide applicants and discuss project suitability:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3490\">\n<li data-start=\"3379\" data-end=\"3434\">\n<p data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3434\"><strong data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3432\">Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 09:00 \u2013 10:00 UK time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3435\" data-end=\"3490\">\n<p data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3490\"><strong data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3488\">Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 16:00 \u2013 17:30 UK time<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3623\"><strong data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3508\">Registration<\/strong>: Complete the <a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/gqS54Yug\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3588\">Information Session Registration Form<\/a> by 5:00 p.m. on 19 January 2026.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3625\" data-end=\"3647\">Interview Process<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3796\">\n<li data-start=\"3649\" data-end=\"3722\">\n<p data-start=\"3651\" data-end=\"3722\">Shortlisting and academic interviews: Week of 23 March 2026 (online).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3796\">\n<p data-start=\"3725\" data-end=\"3796\">Second interviews (if shortlisted): Week of 30 March \u2013 03 April 2026.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3798\" data-end=\"3812\">Key Links<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"4007\">\n<li data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3879\">\n<p data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3879\"><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lnkd.in\/gqS54Yug\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3816\" data-end=\"3877\">Scholarship Details &amp; Application<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"4007\">\n<p data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4007\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"3882\" data-end=\"4005\">University of Oxford DPhil Admission<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4151\"><strong data-start=\"4009\" data-end=\"4038\">Apply by 20 February 2026<\/strong> to take advantage of this unique opportunity to advance research in health, wellbeing, and the role of nature.<\/p>\n<p>To know about such opportunities, click <a href=\"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The King\u2019s Foundation Oxford DPhil Scholarships offer an exceptional opportunity for interdisciplinary research at the intersection of individual health, community wellbeing, and the role of nature. 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