There are 39 Oxford colleges, which are financially independent and self-governing, but relate to the central University in a kind of federal system. There are also six permanent private halls, which are similar to colleges except that they tend to be smaller, and
were founded by particular Christian denominations. The colleges and halls are close academic communities, which bring together students and researchers from different disciplines, cultures and countries. This helps to foster the outstanding research
achievement
that has made Oxford a leader in so many fields.
The colleges and the University work together to organise teaching and research, and many staff at Oxford will hold both a college and a University post.
Each department organises teaching and research in a different subject area, from Anthropology to Zoology. There are also many smaller, specialist research centres and sub-departments.
The Department for Continuing Education offers part-time, flexible courses and programmes for adult learners. It offers more than 1,000 courses each year, including weekly classes, online courses, day, weekend and summer schools, undergraduate and
postgraduate qualifications, and continuing professional development courses.
Oxford Global Research – for EC/Horizon 2020, Global Challenges Research Fund and ODA research
How to find funding
Research Professional Research Professional holds details of thousands of research funding opportunities as well as tips on targeting funders, advice for early career researchers and research policy news. It is free to use for everyone at Oxford. To make the most of Research
Check our websites for internal funding opportunities, coordinated University bids, EC and GCRF/ODA funding (see right for quick links).Applying for funding
Research process overview Are you new to the research funding process at Oxford? Start with our research process chart for an overview of what you need to consider as part of your research funding application. This includes research governance and ethics approval requirements,
how to cost and price your project, and the need for research contracts or agreements.
Check our websites for details of the application process at Oxford and funder/scheme guidance.Managing awards
Check our websites for information on financial project management (start with the summary for PIs – SSO required), reporting to funders, data management and open access requirements.
