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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
United Kingdom
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • At least two named applicants must be registered as OOC DTP funded students for the duration of the proposed activities.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: At least two named applicants must be registered as OOC DTP funded students for the duration of the proposed activities.
  • Applicants should be from more than one institution, and ideally will be from more than one subject area.PreferredOrganisation’s wording: Applicants should be from more than one institution, and ideally will be from more than one subject area.
  • Proposals must have been discussed with, and be supported by, your supervisors.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Proposals must have been discussed with, and be supported by, your supervisors.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Dates

Applications close
7 September 2026First deadline for the Student-led training fund
Other deadlines
  • 9 November 2026Second deadline
  • 11 January 2027Third deadline
  • 15 March 2027Fourth deadline
  • 10 May 2027Fifth deadline
  • 12 July 2027Sixth deadline
Results announced
Normally within 6 weeks of the submission deadline

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Discuss your proposal with your supervisor
    With whom
    Applicants
  2. Step 2: Complete the application form
    With whom
    Applicants
    Documents to provide
    • Application form
  3. Step 3: Assessment of the proposal and communication of the decision
    With whom
    The OOC DTP team

Where to apply

Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership (opens in a new tab) · Student-led Training Fund

Official title (in English): Student-led training grant

Edition 2026-2027 · Verified on 31 October 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership: oocdtp.ac.uk

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