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Applications Now Open — Inaugural 2026–2027 Cohort of PhD Research Fellows
Learn More →In-depth conversations with researchers at Oxford, Cambridge, and beyond
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Watch Episode 1A PhD candidate at UCL, William explores subnational politics and clientelism in Kenya and Nigeria — examining what drives electoral violence during high-stakes elections.
Watch Episode 2An Assistant Professor at Chiang Mai University with a PhD from King’s College London, Janjira discusses EU-funded research into ethical AI compliance and data protection.
Watch Episode 3Discover the world through research.
We work with PhD candidates from Oxbridge, top London and UK universities, and leading Ivy League institutions to connect ambitious high school students worldwide with world-class academic mentors.
Work directly 1:1 with a PhD candidate from Oxbridge, a top UK university, or a leading Ivy League institution to produce an original research paper.
Our most intensive 1:1 experience — includes additional mentor meetings and guided preparation toward peer-reviewed journal submission.
Connecting researchers with the public.
The OCAR Think Tank operates a range of non-profit initiatives that aim to empower researchers as public intellectuals.
The OCAR Research Fellowship supports PhD candidates and early-career academics at Oxbridge and leading UK universities to bring their research to a wider public audience. Our inaugural cohort begins in the 2026–2027 academic year.
Fellows produce and host original podcast series, bringing their research into conversation with leading academics and public figures.
Fellows contribute essays and commentary to the OCAR Blog, translating cutting-edge research for a broad, intellectually curious audience.
Oxford Centre for Advanced Research (OCAR) is a UK-based academic organisation offering rigorous 1:1 online research mentorships for ambitious high school students, paired with PhD candidates from Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, and other leading institutions. Founded by Oxford graduates, OCAR is committed to making elite academic research accessible to students worldwide.
Our Mission