Funding Opportunities - Research

There is a wealth of research funding opportunities available in politics and international relations, for academics at all career stages. If you’re not quite sure where to start, or would like some help navigating the funding landscape or brainstorming ideas, the best approach is often to contact a member of the DPIR Research Facilitation Team. We will arrange a meeting to discuss your needs and aspirations, and talk you through the most suitable options. 

For those already based at Oxford:

• Look out for the DPIR research newsletter, sent to the Subfac and Research Staff mailing lists every other week. If you are not receiving this newsletter please email the DPIR Research Facilitation Team to be added to the mailing list.
• Consult the Social Sciences Division (SSD)'s SharePoint, which hosts a substantial list of external funding opportunities and internal opportunities administered by the Division.
• Subscribe to the monthly SSD Funding and Opportunities Digest (a very informative "research opportunities" newsletter sent out by Division, which complements the DPIR research newsletter and can be tailored to your interests and career stage). Please note that some of the opportunities advertised by SSD may not be supported by DPIR – please always check with the DPIR Research Facilitation Team to be sure.

We are in the process of populating the below list of funding opportunities offered by DPIR, but it is not yet comprehensive. If you would like to apply for a scheme that is not listed here, please don’t hesitate to contact the DPIR Research Facilitation Team.