Arts Research Fellowship at the University of Cambridge 2026 | Fully Funded

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Jesus College, University of Cambridge, invites researchers to apply for two fully funded Research Fellowships in the Arts, starting on 1 October 2026 and lasting for three years.

This Arts Research fellowship is intended for early-career researchers, whether PhD students in the final stages of their research or those who have recently been awarded a PhD degree.

Fellowship Details

Host Institution: Jesus College – University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Funding Type: Fully funded.
Fellowship Type: Research Fellowship.
Duration: 3 years, starting from 1 October 2026.
Number of Fellowships: 2 Research Fellowships awarded annually.

Eligible Disciplines

The fellowship is open to the following Arts disciplines:

Archaeology
Classics
History of Art
Linguistics
Music
Philosophy
Politics

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be either in the advanced stages of their PhD research or recently awarded their PhD.
Candidates with more than five years of full-time research experience are unlikely to be considered, although the College may make exceptions if a suitable case is presented.
Applicants must demonstrate an excellent research record and clear potential to pursue research at the highest level.
Submitted research must be written in English. If in another language, this must be indicated in the application.

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Funding & Benefits

Salary: £32,428 per year (based on the University of Cambridge salary scale).
Additional Benefits:
- Subsidised accommodation from the College (approximate value £3,556 per year).
- Annual “Bench Fee” of £12,000 (subject to review) to access University Department facilities.
- Free lunch or dinner for all Research Fellows, whether living in College or not.
- Access to the University Pension Scheme, with contributions to university fees where appropriate.
Teaching: Fellows may be invited to undertake a small amount of undergraduate teaching during term, but they are not permitted to hold other paid positions or additional awards unless granted permission by the College Council.

Required Documents

Research statement (up to 2,000 words) outlining current and proposed future research.
Written work: not required initially, but shortlisted candidates (November 2025) will be asked to submit a piece of written work (up to 40,000 words).
Short additional statement (500 words) on the significance of current and future research (for shortlisted candidates).
Two academic referees’ reports.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted exclusively via the online system on the College’s website:
https://jrf.jesus.cam.ac.uk
Applicants must register online to create an account, edit their application before submission, and track its status.
Opening date: Monday, 4 August 2025.
Deadline for applications and referees’ reports: Monday, 8 September 2025, at 5:00 PM (UK time).
Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.