The time has come for international early-career researchers and recent PhD grads! A once-in-a-lifetime chance to undertake independent postdoctoral research at one of the world’s most intellectually stimulating environments—St John’s College, University of Cambridge—is available now through the prestigious St John’s College Research Fellowship 2026 competition.
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When is the Application Deadline:
🗓️ 18 September 2025 at 2:00 PM BST
📌 Reference Deadline: 23 September 2025 at 2:00 PM BST
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🌍 Tell Me About The Award:
The St John’s College Research Fellowship at the University of Cambridge provides early-career academics the rare chance to conduct independent, postdoctoral research in a vibrant, interdisciplinary scholarly community. These prestigious four-year fellowships are highly competitive and open to scholars in STEM and selected arts and humanities fields.
🧪 Which Fields are Eligible?
✔️ All STEM subjects
✔️ The following Arts & Humanities disciplines:
- Anthropology
- Architecture
- Modern and Medieval Languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese)
- Classics
- Education
- History
- History and Philosophy of Science
- History of Art
- Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion
- Land Economy
- Philosophy
📘 Type:
🔬 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Fully funded)
👥 Who can Apply?
- Graduates from any university worldwide
- Candidates who have:
- Submitted their PhD after 1 October 2024, OR
- Are on track to submit their PhD by 1 October 2026
- Applicants must not currently hold a Fellowship at another Cambridge College
- Applicants may not apply if they accept a Fellowship from another Cambridge College
🧠 How are Applicants Selected?
Selection is merit-based, with no interviews.
Applicants are evaluated through:
- Submitted written work
- Previous research achievements
- Research proposal/intention
A selection committee rigorously reviews and scores each submission.
🌐 Which Countries Are Eligible?
🌍 Open to all nationalities and applicants from any university worldwide
📍 Where will the Award be Taken?
🏛️ St John’s College, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
Residence required within 20 miles of Cambridge.
🔢 How Many Awards?
🎓 Up to 4 Fellowships will be awarded in the 2026 round
🎁 What is the Benefit of the Award?
| Benefit | Details |
| 💷 Stipend | Starts at £33,482/year (with annual increases) |
| 🏠 Housing Allowance | Up to £35,760 over 4 years (for those living off-campus) |
| 📚 Research Grant | Up to £10,000 for travel, books, and conferences |
| 🍽️ Meals | One free meal per day at College |
| 💼 Teaching Option | Up to 6 hours/week with additional pay |
| 🖥️ Workspace | Office space in College for non-resident Fellows |
| 🤝 Community Engagement | Access to all College academic, social, and cultural life |
⏳ How Long Will the Award Last?
📆 Four (4) years
📝 How to Apply:
📌 Applications are submitted online.
You may apply before all references are uploaded, but your application is incomplete without three references submitted by 23 Sept 2025.
👉 Apply here:
🔗 https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/sjcrf/
📧 Technical queries: email or call +44 1223 338 609
🌐 Visit the Award Webpage for Details:
🔗 St John’s College Research Fellowship 2026
