The Examination Fellowships are seven-year fellowships open to those who have recently completed a first degree and, in addition to which, either did that degree at Oxford or have enrolled as a graduate student at Oxford.

You are eligible to apply for the 2026 Examination Fellowship if you meet all of the following conditions:

1.    you have a degree (or by 1 October 2026 will have a degree) from the University of Oxford; or have registered (or by 1 October 2026 will have registered) for a higher degree at the University of Oxford; and
2.    you have completed or are studying for a degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences; and
3.    you have successfully completed all the examinations necessary for a first BA or equivalent degree whether at the University of Oxford or elsewhere; and,
4.    normally, you have successfully completed your first degree not more than seven terms before the relevant election, i.e. no earlier than Summer 2024.

You will apply to sit the exam in one of seven Specialist areas:

• Classical Studies
• Economics
• English Literature
• History
• Law
• Philosophy
• Politics

In addition, you will sit General examination papers.

Applications for the 2026 Examination Fellowship will open in May.  The Examination Fellowship will be tenable from November 2026.

For further details please carefully read the Further Particulars, General Information, Frequently Asked Questions, and Disability Policy.

Open Evenings

The College is hosting two Open Evenings for potential applicants to learn more about the examination process and the experience of being a Fellow.

FOR GENDER AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY
Wednesday 6 May (Trinity Week 2) at 5.15pm in the Hall, All Souls College
This open evening is an opportunity for students belonging to gender and ethnic groups that remain underrepresented within academic careers, including women, to learn more about the Fellowship.
Numbers are limited and so we ask that attendees register in advance.

To register your attendance, please complete this form: All Souls Exam Fellowship Open Evening for Gender and Ethnic Diversity

EXAMINATION FELLOWSHIP GENERAL OPEN EVENING
Monday 18 May (Trinity Week 4) at 5.15pm in the Hall, All Souls College
This open evening is an opportunity for any potential applicants for learn more about the Fellowship.
Numbers are limited and so we ask that attendees register in advance.

To register your attendance, please complete this form: All Souls Exam Fellowship General Open Evening