Oxford retains top spot for medicine for 12th consecutive year

Oxford University has been ranked as the world's best institution for clinical and health teaching and research for the 12th consecutive year in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Our researchers work across the full range of biomedical and clinical sciences, from the molecule to large population studies. The excellence of our research is recognised by our top placing in international league tables.

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People Centric

From clinical trials to new challenges in medical ethics, our research revolves around the difference it can make to people’s lives around the world.

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The power of data

Using massive clinical datasets we can find associations between health outcomes and potential contributing factors.

How do we use data in medical sciences

Insights in the Lab

We develop and apply cutting-edge techniques of analysis and imaging, from molecular scales to the whole body.

Advances made in our labs

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Resources for Researchers

Explore events, opportunities, funding, research practice and training, translation and innovation and much more.

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Internal Research Funding

There are a variety of funding opportunities available to support research, public engagement and awards.

Funding for your research

Research Funding & Strategy Team

We support the Division’s research mission and researchers by facilitating research strategy, policy and funding.

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Engagement

Public Engagement

Public Engagement with Research is ways of engaging members of the public with the design, conduct and dissemination of research - with the goal of mutual benefit.

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Business Engagement

The Business Partnerships Office (BPO) supports the establishment and long-term sustainability of strategic research alliances between industry and academia.

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Policy Engagement

Informal or formal inquiries, in consultation or collaboration, policy engagement enables research and policymaking communities to improve public policy.

How to engage with policy