Together, the University of Oxford, Oxford Brookes University, and Oxfordshire County Council are collaborating on a new pilot project, the Local Policy Lab. 

This partnership aims to bridge the gap between research and local policy in Oxfordshire, provide a forum for uplifting local research needs, and build meaningful relationships between local policymakers, community groups and residents, and university researchers in Oxfordshire.  

In its first year, the Local Policy Lab, will be launching a pilot Fellowship Programme to recruit graduate students who:

• Are interested in climate and health research;
• Are committed to narrowing health and environmental disparities, and;
• Want to make an impact in the health and wellbeing of Oxfordshire residents.

The findings of these projects aim to support evidence-based policy making in Oxfordshire. 

In addition to the opportunity to contribute to research that directly informs local policy, Local Policy Lab Fellows will have the opportunity: 

• For mentorship from both policymakers and academic
• To collaborate and build relationships with local authorities and community groups, and;
• For training and professional development covering topics from community engagement, local policy, and data skills.