Why Nuffield?

We are:

A close-knit graduate college: With a student body of around 90 and approximately 25 postdoctoral researchers and 35 permanent academics, the College offers a friendly community where like-minded, aspiring and established social scientists can interact and enjoy stimulating discussions at the dining table or in the Junior Common Room, as much as in the seminars.
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A research-intensive social science community: Nuffield is dedicated to the pursuit of excellent social sciences research at all levels; the close-knit community offers opportunities for interaction and fosters collaboration between students, permanent academic and postdoctoral researchers who work on related research projects.
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We offer:

Dedicated academic support, through subject-matched College supervisors, excellent IT and Library provision, access to a network of researchers and academic visitors, and a dedicated academic office.
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Generous funding packages, whereby all new students admitted to Nuffield are guaranteed funding up to their fourth year of fee liability; in addition, all students receive extra support in the form of research allowances, travel grants, office space.
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Personalised welfare support, where all students have access to in-house counselling provision, equality and diversity officers, and ongoing support from the Senior Tutor’s office.
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Vibrant alumni network, managed by the College’s active Development Office which regularly organises social and academic events bringing together alumni from all over the world.
Visit: Life after Nuffield