Simon and June Li Annual Travel Awards 2026 at University of Oxford

Location: United Kingdom

Program: Doctoral (DPhil) Research Support

Eligibility: Doctoral Students in History of Art (Preference for Chinese Art History)

Award Amount: Up to £2,500 per award (Maximum £5,000 total during study period)

Deadline: Monday of 2nd Week, Each Term

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Thanks to the generosity of the T. June and Simon K.C. Li Charitable Fund, travel awards are available for doctoral students studying History of Art to support travel and related expenses connected to their field research trips. The awards provide financial assistance of up to £2,500 per application to facilitate essential research travel for doctoral candidates pursuing their studies at Lincoln College, University of Oxford. Preference will be given to students pursuing DPhil degrees in the field of Chinese Art History.

The Simon and June Li Annual Travel Awards reflect the College’s commitment to supporting advanced research in the humanities, particularly in the field of Art History, by removing financial barriers to essential fieldwork and research travel.

These awards enable doctoral researchers to conduct critical field research, visit archives and collections, attend conferences, and engage with scholarly communities necessary for completing high-quality doctoral dissertations. By providing financial support for research-related travel, the awards ensure that students can pursue their research objectives regardless of personal financial constraints.

Benefits of the Awards

This travel award will provide the following support to recipients:

Financial support up to £2,500 per individual award for research-related travel expenses
Coverage for travel and related expenses connected to field research trips
Ability to submit multiple applications during the course of doctoral studies
Total cumulative funding up to £5,000 across all applications during the study period
Other benefits

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

Be enrolled as a doctoral student at Lincoln College, University of Oxford
Be studying History of Art at the DPhil level
Preference will be given to students pursuing DPhil degrees in the field of Chinese Art History
Have a clear need for research travel related to field research
Not apply retrospectively – applications must be submitted before travel commences
Not exceed £5,000 in total awards across multiple applications during the course of study

Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.

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Selection Criteria

Applications are assessed based on the quality and feasibility of the submitted research plan, the clarity and appropriateness of the itemized budget, the relevance of proposed travel to the applicant’s doctoral or field research, the strength of supporting referee letters, priority for students specializing in Chinese Art History, and compliance with funding limits ensuring total awards do not exceed £5,000.