A 3-year DPhil studentship is available to support an OII doctoral student as part of a research programme on "The Internet, Political Science and Public Policy", commencing October 2011. The studentship will cover an allowance for training / conferences, tuition fees and a tax-free stipend of £12,940 per annum, subject to satisfactory progress.
The application deadline for this studentship is Friday 18th February 2011. Please see the Internet and Political Science DPhil Studentship Information Pack for further details on how to apply.
Admission requirements
- A taught Masters or other advanced degree normally passed with a mark of at least 67% or an equivalent level of distinction, normally in one of the social sciences (including law) but candidates from other disciplines embracing the social study of technology will also be considered.
- Not less than a 2.1 (or equivalent) at first degree level and, if applicable, high scores in the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). We only require the GRE results if you have taken the examination.
- Applicants whose first language is not English must have met the higher level of Oxford University's English language requirements.
- Outstanding academic ability (as shown by official University transcripts and evidence from the confidential reports of at least three referees).
- An aptitude and potential for research investigation (including evidence from the reports of the referees and any Masters dissertation or other publications).
- A coherent thesis proposal (up to one thousand words) in an area of study covered by at least one member of the research staff at the OII, or its associated faculty in departments and Colleges participating in this programme (see DPhil supervisors below). Please note that we will only admit students where appropriate supervision is available.
- An interest and enthusiasm for study of the many social aspects of ICTs (as shown in the research proposal).
- A high level of proficiency in, and understanding of, the technology of the Internet and World Wide Web and related technologies (as shown by an example of the candidate's work and/or the reports of referees).
DPhil supervisors
The following OII faculty members and Research Associates currently supervise (or can supervise) DPhil students. The supervision areas are intended as a guide only: please contact us if you would like to discuss a suitable supervisor for your proposed thesis, or if you are considering supervision by a faculty member from a different department at the University of Oxford.Prof. William Dutton, Prof. Helen Margetts, Dr Victoria Nash, Grant Blank, Dr Ian Brown, Monica Bulger, Dr Rebecca Eynon, Dr Sandra Gonzalez-Bailon, Dr Mark Graham, Dr Bernie Hogan, Dr Eric T. Meyer, Dr Anne-Marie Oostveen, Viktor Mayer-Schonberger, Dr Ralph Schroeder, Greg Taylor, Dr Nir Vulkan.
Selecting a College
Candidates must specify a first and second choice College on their application forms (not necessarily the same College as that of the potential supervisor). The following Colleges accept applications from OII doctoral students: Balliol College, Campion Hall, Green Templeton College, Keble College, Kellogg College, Linacre College, Mansfield College, Nuffield College, St Anne's College, St Anthony's College, St Catherine's College, St Cross College, St Hilda's College, St Peter's College, Trinity College, Wolfson College.Please note that application forms that do not specify a College will not be considered by the Graduate Studies Office, and may be returned.
Funding
Prospective students should note that many scholarships or awards can only be applied for before study begins. Details of fees, living expenses, definitions of home and overseas students, and information about potential sources of funding are available from the Graduate Studies Office Financial Information pages. Selected sources of funding of particular relevance to our students are available on the DPhil funding and scholarships page.Applying for readmission as a continuing student
If you are currently studying for a taught course at Oxford and applying to carry on to a research programme with no break in your study, you can do so on a re-admission form and will be exempt from paying the application fee. If there is any break in your study (even if only for a term), you will not be able to use a re-admission form and will need to submit an application form for graduate study and pay the application fee.Re-admission forms are available via OSS Student Self Service and are pre-populated with details that the University currently has on record for you, such as your personal details and your previous qualifications, but you will need to enter details of the programme you intend to study and any changes to the data we hold in your record.
You will need to submit your re-admission form together with all supporting materials required for the programme of study that you have selected. For guidance on supporting materials please refer to the Notes of Guidance for Applicants to Graduate Study 2009-2010.
You should ensure that your re-admission form and all supporting materials, including your references, are submitted to the Graduate Admissions Office in time to meet the application deadline(s) for your chosen programme. Late or incomplete re-admission applications will not be considered. Guidance on which application deadlines apply to your programme can be found in the Notes of Guidance for Applicants to Graduate Study 2009-2010.
Application and Admissions Procedure
All prospective candidates must make their application through the University's Graduate Studies Office, and are advised to consult the University's Graduate Studies Prospectus beforehand. All applications are processed initially by the Graduate Studies Office, and must not be made directly to the OII.- University Graduate Studies Prospectus
- Application and Admissions Procedure
- Course code: 003480
Application deadlines for 2011/12 entry
- 19 November 2010 (Interviews planned: week of 13 December 2010)
- 21 January 2011 (Interviews planned: week of 21 February 2011)
- 11 March 2011 (Interviews planned: week of 11 April 2011)
Applicants whose first language is not English must have met the highest level of Oxford University's English language requirements. Please note that it is essential that applicants obtain the higher level score.
Admissions for entry in 2011-12 is now open. Details on how to apply can be found at the University's admissions website
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