Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program 2027

The Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for Graduate Horizons 2026–2027, our global graduate degree application support programme for prospective students affected by displacement.

Graduate Horizons is a free, six-month online mentorship and graduate application support programme running from November 2026 to April 2027. Participants are paired with an RLRH mentor or staff member to receive structured guidance through group workshops, application clinics, writing bootcamps, and 1:1 support.

 

• Table of Content
• About University of Oxford
• Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program
• Aim and Benefits of Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program
• Requirements for Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About University of Oxford

As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris.

Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program

Application Deadline	25 Oct 2026
Type	Masters
Sponsor	University of Oxford
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program

The programme supports prospective students preparing applications for 2027 entry, with a focus on Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program partner universities with upcoming deadlines, including:

• UK & Europe: University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, Sciences Po
• North America: University of California, Berkeley
• Africa & West Asia: Carnegie Mellon University Africa, University of Global Health Equity, Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS), American University in Cairo, and American University of Beirut

Guidance is also available for applicants targeting other universities and fully funded scholarship schemes worldwide.

Requirements for Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) Graduate Horizons Program Qualification

To apply for Graduate Horizons, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Displacement background: Identify as having been affected by displacement (e.g., current or former refugee, asylum seeker, IDP, stateless person, or affected by intergenerational dislocation).
• Academic qualification: Hold, or be in the final year of, a Bachelor’s degree (with results equivalent to a 2:1 classification, 75%, or a 3.0/4.0 GPA).
• Language proficiency: Able to study and write to a professional standard in English and/or French.
• Timeline: Plan to submit applications within the next six months for 2027 enrolment.

RLRH encourages applications from candidates under-represented in higher education, including women, LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming candidates, persons with disabilities, and those residing in displacement camps or rural communities.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Africans 2027 (Fully Funded to USA)

Application Deadline

October 25, 2026

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to University of Oxford on docs.google.com to apply

Information sessions

Prospective applicants can attend an upcoming live online information session to meet the team and ask questions:

• Session 1: Thursday, 8th October 2026 | 10:00 AM BST
• Session 2: Thursday, 15th October 2026 | 1:00 PM BST
• Session 3: Thursday, 22nd October 2026 | 3:00 PM BST

For any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to the team at education@refugeeledresearch.org.

For more Information, visit Refugee-Led Research Hub (RLRH) program webpage