£4,000 Oxford Medical Travel Grant 2026 | Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship
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Summary
The Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship supports medical graduates from the University of Oxford Medical School who wish to travel abroad for clinical study or medical research. The scholarship provides approximately £4,000 in funding and is awarded every two years. Recipients must complete at least one month of international clinical study or research and are encouraged to publish their findings in a peer-reviewed journal.
Scholarship Name
Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship
Host / Partner Organisation
University of Oxford – Medical School
Level / Type
Medical Graduate Travel Scholarship / Research Funding
Value / Benefits
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Approximately £4,000 funding
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Can be held together with another scholarship or award
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Funding to support an international clinical study or medical research
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Opportunity to publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Hold the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (BM BCh) degree from the University of Oxford, OR
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Have passed the First Examination for the BM degree at Oxford and hold a medical degree from another British university that qualifies them to practise medicine.
Travel Requirement
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Scholars must travel abroad for at least one month for the purpose of clinical study or medical research.
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The travel period must be completed within 12 months of receiving the scholarship.
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit:
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Letter of application explaining:
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Motivation for applying
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Details of the proposed period of study or research abroad
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Commitment to travel for at least one month
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Estimated budget for the proposed study or research period
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Academic record / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Two testimonials or references supporting the application
Scholar Obligations
Successful scholars must:
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Complete their international research or clinical study within 12 months
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Submit a detailed report of their travel and work to the Medical School
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Share research findings, ideally through publication in a peer-reviewed journal
Payment Structure
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90% of the scholarship is paid before the travel period
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10% is paid after submission and approval of the final report
Application Deadline
17 April 2026 (Friday)
How to Apply
Applications should be sent to the Medical School Office at the University of Oxford.
For more information and application:
Visit the official website of the Jill and Herbert Hunt Travelling Scholarship
