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Research and innovation

Oxford University ranked number 1 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the tenth year running, and at the heart of this success is our ground-breaking research and innovation.

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Supporting our researchers

Oxford provides a huge range of support for research staff, ranging from help finding funding, to career advice, to guidance for new principal investigators.  

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Teaching and supervision

Even though you’re employed for the purpose of research, you may be interested in teaching and supervising.

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Funding

Find out more about funding your studies including scholarships, Research Councils and studentships. 

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Research data, computing and software

We support world-leading research across sciences, humanities and social sciences, underpinned by first class digitally-enabled infrastructure, efficient business process, and robust management information.

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Governance and committees

Research governance ensures research is undertaken in compliance with regulatory and funder requirements, protecting the researcher and the University, while also supporting research excellence and enhancing research culture.

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Collaborate with us

Big challenges face our world today: from pioneering new cures to setting society-shaping policies, from creating new energy sources to determining modern ethics. 

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Making a difference

Research is at its strongest when it extends beyond discovery and contributes meaningfully to the world.

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We help Oxford ideas come to life

Oxford University Innovation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the University of Oxford. We manage the University’s technology transfer and consulting activities.

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