Research shaped with communities, not just about them
The Oxfordshire Community Research Network (OCRN) connects communities, researchers, public services and funders to strengthen community-led and community-engaged research across Oxfordshire.
Together we support research that reflects local priorities, improves health and wellbeing, and helps tackle inequalities.
What is OCRN?
OCRN is a growing network of residents, community organisations, researchers, public sector partners and funders working together to make research more inclusive, relevant and impactful.
We believe community knowledge and lived experience are essential forms of expertise and should help shape the questions, methods and outcomes of research.
What We Do
Current Opportunities
- Community Research Incubator Fund
- Training and workshops
- Quarterly network meetings
- Research collaboration opportunities