# Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence - Type: Trust / foundation - Charity number: 1116075 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1116075) - Company number: 05722895 - Website: https://www.oftnai.org - Latest income: £4; spending £2,332 - What it funds: Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability - Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, The general public - How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research - Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales - Trustees: 2 - Last verified: 2026-11-05T00:00:00.000Z - Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/oxford-foundation-for-theoretical-neuroscience-and-artificial-intelligence The Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence is providing support for a university centre devoted to teaching and research in computer modelling of the brain. The centre is currently based within the Oxford University Department of Experimental Psychology. ## Open and forthcoming schemes (0) None in OpenGrant's sources right now. ## Finances by year (Charity Commission) | Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations | |---|---|---|---| | 28 Feb 2025 | £4 | £2,332 | not filed | | 29 Feb 2024 | £3 | £6,193 | not filed | | 28 Feb 2023 | £942 | £3,993 | not filed | | 28 Feb 2022 | £6,475 | £32.1k | not filed | | 28 Feb 2021 | £3,316 | £10k | not filed | ## Charitable objects > The advancement of research and education in the field of Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence, in particular:(a) To promote advances in understanding of brain function by reproducing elements of brain function in mathematical and computer models;(b) To develop computer systems that display Artificial Intelligence capable of practical application; and (c) To inform research into neurological disabilities and disordersby: (i) The establishment and operation of a research institute;(ii) the support and/or conduct of fundamental and applied research in the fields of Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence; and (iii) to equip researchers to work in the field of Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence by undertaking a variety of activities including education, training and skills transfer;(iv) the dissemination of the results of such research for the benefit of mankind; and (v) Ensuring the application of the outputs of research for the benefit of the public by actively seeking their use in commercial enterprises or through other charitable bodies or governmental organizations. ## What it funds Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives and disability for children / young people, older people and people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence reported income of £4 and spending of £2,332. Over its last 5 reported years, to 28 Feb 2025, it spent £54.6k in total. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. ## How to apply OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence in its sources (last checked 5 Nov 2026). Its website (oftnai.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance. ## Questions ### Is Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence open for applications now? Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 5 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise. ### Where does Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence fund? The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales. ### Does Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence give grants to individuals? The Charity Commission register records that Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals. ### How much does Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence give each year? The register does not break out Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 28 Feb 2025 was £2,332. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £10.9k a year. ### How large is Oxford Foundation for Theoretical Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence? 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