Oxford 2026 Young Scholars Fellowship

📖 About The Young Scholars Fellowship

The Oxford 2026 Young Scholars Fellowship is a global program aimed at identifying and educating the rising generation of scholars and leaders in the field of law and religion. It addresses challenges such as legal restrictions, social hostilities, discrimination, and marginalization faced by religious individuals and groups worldwide. The program equips participants with the knowledge and skills to tackle these issues effectively.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 12, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Fully Funded
  • Grants
• Opportunity Location: United Kingdom
• School: University of Oxford

🎁 Benefits of The Young Scholars Fellowship

The fellowship provides the following benefits:

• Grants cover:
  • Tuition fees
  • Travel expenses
  • Accommodation
  • Partial food costs
• Individualized writing tutorials to help fellows publish English-language scholarly articles.
• Opportunities to present research and receive feedback from top scholars.
• Networking with an international academic community in law and religion.
• Advanced certificate from Christ Church, Oxford.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the fellowship, applicants must:

• Be early-career academics (professors, lecturers, fellows) or advanced graduate students (near completion of PhD or master’s thesis).
• Alternatively, work as professionals in NGOs, international organizations, or institutions involved in multi-faith dialogue.
• Have a strong interest in law, religion, and human rights (legal background not strictly required).
• Be committed to academic publishing in English.
• Submit a research and writing proposal relevant to law and religion.
• Demonstrate oral fluency and academic writing ability in English (evaluated via application and Zoom interview).
• Note: Undergraduate and JD students are not eligible.

📝 Application Date and Process

Application Timeline:

• Application Opens: December 1, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

Steps to Apply:

1. Submit the online application form (available December 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026).
2. Upload all required documents:
   • Personal statement
   • Research proposal
   • CV
   • Photo
   • Recommendation letter
3. Participate in a Zoom interview if shortlisted.
4. Await final acceptance notification by mid-March 2026.

📅 Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

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This fellowship is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about law, religion, and human rights to advance their academic and professional careers while contributing to global challenges.

• Grants cover:
  • Tuition fees
  • Travel expenses
  • Accommodation
  • Partial food costs
• Individualized writing tutorials to help fellows publish English-language scholarly articles.
• Opportunities to present research and receive feedback from top scholars.
• Networking with an international academic community in law and religion.
• Advanced certificate from Christ Church, Oxford.