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External Research Income FY 2004/05

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Total Research Income

In the Financial Year 2004/05, the University of Oxford's total research income, including the HEFCE block grant for research, totalled £263.2 million. Of this sum, £183.6 million was from externally sponsored grants and contracts.

Table 1: Total Research Income 2004-2005
Income Source Amount in £M
Externally funded grants and contracts (broken down below) 183.6
HEFCE block grant for research 79.6
Total Research Income 263.2

External Research Income FY 1995/96 - FY 2004/05

Bar graph showing Oxford University External Research Income 1995/96 - 2004/05

Table 2: External Research Income 1995/96 - 2004/05
Academic Year Amount in £M
1995/96 104
1996/97 107
1997/98 114
1998/99 118
1999/00 130
2000/01 142
2001/02 150
2002/03 163
2003/04 174
2004/05 184

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External Research Income by Sponsor Type

Pie chart showing Oxford University External Research Income by Sponsor Type 2004/05

Table 3: Breakdown of Income from Externally Funded Grants and Contracts by Sponsor Type
Sponsor Type Amount in £M
UK Charities 67.0
UK Research Councils 63.6
UK & Overseas Industry 21
UK Government Departments / Health Authorities 15.6
European Commission 6.6
Other UK & Overseas Sources 9.8
Total 183.6

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External Research Income by Division

Pie chart showing Oxford University External Research Income by Division 2004-2005


Table 4: Breakdown of Income from Externally Funded Grants and Contracts by Academic Division
Academic Division Amount in £M
Medical Sciences 107.4
Mathematical and Physical Sciences 39.6
Life and Environmental Sciences 22.9
Social Sciences 9.1
Humanities 3.2
Academic Services and University Collections 1.4
Total 183.6

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