The OCAR Think Tank operates a range of non-profit initiatives that aim to empower researchers as public intellectuals and connect academia with the wider world.
The OCAR Fellowship funds and supports early-career researchers — typically PhD candidates or postdoctoral researchers — who are committed to bringing their expertise to a broader public audience through podcasts, essays, and more.
Our first cohort of OCAR Research Fellows begins in the 2026–2027 academic year. Applications are now open for PhD candidates and early-career academics at leading UK universities.
Apply for the Fellowship →Explore the cutting edge of academic research and university admissions with OCAR. Admission Officer podcasts and Professor interview series.
Inviting talented high school students from around the world to contribute their perspectives on the most important issues of today.
Supporting PhD candidates at Oxbridge and leading UK universities to bring their research to a wider public audience. Inaugural cohort: 2026–2027.
We fund and support early-career researchers to do public intellectual work, building bridges between academia and the broader public.