The Jamie Ferguson Chemistry Innovation Awards

Open to students from any department with innovative chemistry ideas, four winners will each receive £600, mentorship and support from OUI.

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The Department of Chemistry & Oxford University Innovation (OUI). 

The Jamie Ferguson Chemistry Innovation Awards (‘The Jamies’) are run by the Department of Chemistry in partnership with Oxford University Innovation (OUI). Open to students from any department, the awards support ideas rooted in innovative chemistry with the potential for real-world impact. The Jamies honour our dear friend and colleague Dr Jamie Ferguson, who tragically passed away in August 2020. For over a decade, Jamie championed entrepreneurship at Oxford, inspiring researchers to unlock the impact of their work.

Why Apply?
Do you have an idea for positive impact based on your chemistry-related research or expertise?
Four winners will be selected. Each will receive:

  • £600 cash prize
  • Mentorship
  • Ongoing support from Oxford University Innovation

Applications may be submitted individually or in pairs.

Key Dates

  • Wednesday 4 March – Applications open
  • Thursday 30 April – Fireside chat with spinout company FluoRok
  • Monday 4 May – Applications close
  • Monday 12 May - Finalists notified
  • Wednesday 3 June – Pitch Day (Final)

Want to Find Out More?
OUI holds weekly drop-in sessions every Thursday in the Chemistry Research Labs Atrium.
You can also visit the OUI office on Little Clarendon Street (weekdays) or email: enquiries@innovation.ox.ac.uk
 

Application Deadline 04/05/2026
Application required? Apply Here

 

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