What does the Clarendon Fund cover if I do a DPhil at Oxford as an international student?
The Clarendon Fund at Oxford covers your full course fees plus a living grant for eligible new Master's or DPhil students of any nationality. Full-time scholars receive at least GBP 21,805 per year from 1 October 2026 (20,780 before that), and eligible applicants are considered automatically.
The Clarendon Fund pays your full course fees at Oxford and adds a living grant on top. If you study full-time, the grant is at least GBP 20,780 (approx INR 26.41 L) per year. You can apply whatever your nationality or field, as long as the course is an eligible new Master's or DPhil.
What the Clarendon Fund covers
| Item | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Course fees | Full course fees |
| Living grant (full-time scholars) | At least GBP 20,780 (approx INR 26.41 L) per year |
| Who can apply | All nationalities and fields, for an eligible new Master's or DPhil programme |
| Scale | More than 200 new fully funded scholarships each year |
How you are considered
- You do not fill in a separate scholarship form. Eligible applicants are considered automatically once they submit the Oxford graduate application.
- Your application needs to reach Oxford by the relevant course deadline, which varies by programme.
- The fund has no nationality restriction, so Indian students are on the same footing as everyone else.
My Advice
Check the deadline for your specific DPhil on the Oxford graduate admissions page before you start, and submit early with a strong research proposal. Also confirm the current living grant figure for your intake, since it can change from year to year.
This information is available on: ukri.org, ox.ac.uk
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