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.
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.
- Subsidised accommodation from the College (approximate value £3,556 per year).
- 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.
