St Cross College is pleased to invite applications for the 2026 CrossLinks programme.
CrossLinks supports innovative interdisciplinary research projects developed within the College community. The programme is designed to encourage collaboration across subjects and divisions, enabling members of St Cross to develop ambitious ideas that extend beyond traditional academic boundaries.
As a graduate college at the heart of the University of Oxford, St Cross brings together scholars from a wide range of disciplines. CrossLinks builds on this intellectual diversity by providing financial support to help transform cross-disciplinary conversations into meaningful research initiatives.
The CrossLinks project was conceived by former St Cross Research Fellow and neuroscientist Dr Ricardo Marquez Gomez and his friend and colleague Dr Oktay Cetinkaya, a Lecturer at the University of Newcastle’s School of Engineering and with special thanks to alumnus Jiannan Zhang.
Funding Available
In 2026, a number of projects will be supported with funding of up to £5,000 per project.
The programme is made possible through the generous support of donors to St Cross, including alumnus Jiannan Zhang (MSc Computer Science 2013).
Who Can Apply
Applications are open to:
- Current postgraduate students of St Cross College
- St Cross Research Fellows
Projects must:
- Be led by a main applicant affiliated with St Cross College
- Include at least one additional participant from St Cross
- Involve participants whose course or contract at the University of Oxford continues for the duration of the award
- Additional collaborators from outside St Cross are welcome, helping to attract diverse expertise and broaden the impact of the project.
What We Are Looking For
CrossLinks is intended to support projects that:
- Demonstrate genuine interdisciplinary collaboration
- Show clear intellectual ambition and originality
- Benefit from the unique academic community of St Cross
- Have potential to contribute to wider academic or societal conversations
Projects may be at an early stage of development and do not need to be fully formed research grants. The programme is designed to provide support that enables ideas to grow.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- A project proposal (maximum two pages of A4) outlining:
- The research idea
- The interdisciplinary elements of the project
- The proposed project team
- A budget detailing the funding requested
- A projected timeline for the project
Applications should be sent to the Senior Tutor (Academic Affairs & Programmes) at:
joanna.ashbourn@stx.ox.ac.uk
Deadline
5pm, Friday 13 March 2026
Applicants will be notified following review by the College.
