Fellowship Description:
OCPL seeks to support a cohort of fellows who are motivated to produce world-class, high-impact research, bridge academic-policy divides in both US-China relations and AI and emerging tech development and governance, and contribute to a community of like-minded professionals. Fellows will have access to internal workshops and seminars, including guest speakers, policy engagement training, and feedback on research through internal presentations and conferences. Fellows will also have access to OCPL networking opportunities, as well as financial support for their research activities. Fellows will attend the intensive training period (5 April -16 April 2027) and the Annual OCPL Conference (21 May 2027 – tentative).
| Opportunity | 2027 Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| Programme | Two-week in-person intensive seminar from Monday to Friday (9:00 – 17:00) during the term break between Oxford University Hilary 2027 and Trinity 2027 terms (5 April -16 April 2027). This to be followed by a period of asynchronous working during Trinity Term 2027 (10 hours per week recommended) |
| Support | £5000 research support with the possibility of additional opportunities and resources |
| Location | Intensive period to take place in Oxford (UK). Fellows are expected to also attend the Annual OCPL Conference in May |
| Application Timeline | Applications due by November 11 2026 (midnight GMT) |
Qualifications:
- Current UK graduate-level researcher or research professional currently affiliated with a UK-based research, governmental, or non-governmental organization with graduate-level education in-progress or complete.
- Please note that we cannot sponsor visas.
Who Might Thrive As A Fellow:
- Possesses excellent judgment.
- Committed to intellectual rigor and using research to make a positive impact on the world.
- Clear written and verbal communicator.
- Has concrete expertise (through professional and/or academic experience) in one or more of the following: international relations and political science, China studies, Internet studies, data science, economics, development studies, sociology, computer science, statistics, public policy, and/or business.
- Holds methodological research skills in either, or both of, quantitative or qualitative analysis.
- Holds a command of relevant literature, as well as current events.
- Has existing subject-matter expertise or policy experience in planned area of research.
Additional Useful (But Not Strictly Necessary) Skills:
- Language skills, especially Mandarin.
- Deep area studies expertise in the Chinese-speaking world and/or other regions relevant to the applicant’s planned research.
- Technical understanding of critical emerging technologies.
- Experience publishing in policy-oriented outlets or academic journals (though not expected).
Application Process:
If you are interested in putting yourself forward for this opportunity, please fill out the form below no later than midnight GMT, Wednesday 11th November. Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis, and candidates of interest will be invited to interview with members of our team.