We use perspectives from organizational sociology, human computer interaction, communication, information science, and political science to interpret and analyze the evidence we are gathering. Our project is based at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford.

The Computational Propaganda Research Project (COMPROP) investigates the interaction of algorithms, automation and politics. This work includes analysis of how tools like social media bots are used to manipulate public opinion by amplifying or repressing political content, disinformation, hate speech, and junk news.

Our visitor programme welcomes scholars, practitioners, civil society advocates, and policy makers of distinction or outstanding promise. Please subscribe to our newsletter (see the bottom of this page) to be informed of new fellowships and job openings.

External funding may be available from other funding agencies that support visiting fellowships. The following list is just an example of the types of schemes that can be applied for:

If you are interested in visiting us through one of these funding schemes, please contact us at recruit@oii.ox.ac.uk.