Support for established PIs and academics

Support for established PIs and academics

The resources, events, and opportunities below are suitable for researchers on open-ended or permanent contracts. If these aren't appropriate to you, please return to the previous navigation to explore an alternative pathway. You can also use the filter function above each section to explore by the type of activity that interests you.

Resources

Use the filter function below to explore a range of resources to support your research, development, knowledge exchange activities, and more.

This page is under development. Some of the opportunities on the resources pages may also be suitable for wider audiences.

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Common Ground Seminar Series

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Communicating research through film

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Engaging with businesses

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Environment Impact Acceleration Account

Oxford ESRC Impact Acceleration Account

ESRC IAA

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Funding opportunities for research and impact

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Innovation

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Local Policy Lab

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Policy Engagement

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Professional Development

Events and training

Here you can explore skills training and development opportunities for established PIs and academics from the Social Sciences Division. These are designed to complement and supplement discipline-specific training within departments. Try refining your search using the 'Theme' filter if you have particular training in mind.
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Call for Research Posters

08 October
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Overseas Fieldwork Safety - In-person course

28 October
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Preparing for your DPhil Viva

02 November

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Seven new social sciences projects awarded funding to support UN Sustainable Development Goals

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Third annual Local Policy Lab Fellowship showcases success

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New Environment IAA to boost impact in environmental research

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Three Social Sciences Division academics elected 2026 Fellows of the British Academy