Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUK
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline30 October 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2456
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About This Scholarship

This three-year residential research fellowship at the University of Cambridge is designed for early career researchers to pursue independent academic work. The fellowship offers full funding support including a competitive annual stipend and research allowances in selected fields such as English, History, and Geography.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Annual stipend of £36,498
  • £4,500 research allowance
  • Generous meal allowance
  • Optional small-group teaching opportunities with additional pay

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be an early career researcher who has recently obtained a PhD with no more than 18 months having passed since the PhD was awarded, or have a viva scheduled with the degree awarded by the beginning of the fellowship.
  • 2 Must not hold or have previously held a stipendiary research fellowship at another institution in the UK.
  • 3 Must conduct research within the specified areas of English, History, or Physical or Environmental Geography.

How to Apply

1
Prepare an up-to-date academic CV outlining qualifications, research experience, publications, and achievements.
2
Draft a maximum 1,000-word or two-page research statement describing the proposed research and contribution to college life.
3
Provide the contact details of two referees.
4
Submit the initial application online through the CASC system by the stated deadline of 30 October 2026 at 5pm GMT.
📅 3 years

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