Successful applicants--the Skaggs Oxford Scholars--undertake research in chemistry or biology at The Kellogg School of Science and Technology and biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry at Oxford. Please visit these web site links for a summary of courses, faculty, and student activities and services. Students are admitted to both institutions simultaneously.

The Skaggs Oxford Scholars are admitted as probationer Research Students and are subject to both Oxford regulations and Scripps Research student guidelines. They participate in the Oxford professional development course and must succeed in the oral qualifying examination. In consultation with their advisors, they then decide when to relocate to either Scripps Research or Oxford. Skaggs Oxford Scholars are required to carry out research for a minimum of two years at Oxford and have the option of beginning either at Oxford or at Scripps Research. The thesis and the research upon which it is based are expected to conform to the criteria laid down by Scripps Research and Oxford for the award of the degree.