Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyAll
Application Deadline7 June 2026 — 0 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0896
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About This Scholarship

The Sandra Dawson Fellowship is a prestigious three-year opportunity for exceptional early-to-mid-career academics to pursue independent research within the University of Cambridge. Named in honour of Professor Dame Sandra Dawson, the first woman Master of Sidney Sussex College, the fellowship provides dedicated research support and recognition of scholarly excellence.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Research Allowance of £5,000 per year
  • Academic Allowance of £1,500 per year
  • Fellowship privileges at Sidney Sussex College
  • Access to University of Cambridge intellectual environment and resources

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be an exceptional early-to-mid-career academic
  • 2 Must currently hold or have been appointed to hold an academic position within the collegiate University of Cambridge
  • 3 Typical applicant profiles include recently appointed University Teaching Officers, holders of personal research grants hosted in University departments, current Fellows, Bye-Fellows, or Research Associates of the College
  • 4 Applications welcome from scholars in any field of academic research and scholarship

How to Apply

1
Contact Professor Martin Burton (Master@sid.cam.ac.uk) or Mr Max Beber (SeniorTutor@sid.cam.ac.uk) for further information
2
Submit Application Form to MastersEA@sid.cam.ac.uk
3
Include contact details for two referees
4
Include a cover letter
5
Include a personal statement
6
Submit by 11:59pm on Sunday 7 June 2026
📅 3 years

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