Applications are now open for the Jesus College, Cambridge Arts Research Fellowship 2026, offering two stipendiary fellowships for early-career researchers in Archaeology, Classics, History of Art, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, and Politics. This fully funded fellowship, tenable for three years from 1 October 2026, provides a stipend of Ā£32,428 per year, subsidised accommodation, and additional benefits.
Eligible candidates include graduate students nearing completion of their PhD or post-doctoral researchers recently awarded their PhD, with less than five years of full-time research experience by 1 October 2025. The application deadline is 5:00 PM on Monday, 8 September 2025, and there is no application fee. YouĀ can also checkĀ BS, MS,Ā PhDĀ andĀ postdoc positions here.Ā
Key Details
- Fields of Study: Archaeology, Classics, History of Art, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Politics
- Duration: 3 years, starting 1 October 2026
- Funding: Fully funded
- Stipend: Ā£32,428/year (subject to annual increases)
- Subsidised accommodation: ~Ā£3,556/year
- Bench fee: ~Ā£12,000/year for University facilities
- Free lunch or dinner
- Optional pension scheme and potential university fee contributions
- Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Monday, 8 September 2025
- Application Fee: None
- Location: Jesus College, Cambridge CB5 8BL, United Kingdom
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Jesus College Arts Research Fellowship, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Educational Background: Hold an undergraduate degree from a university or equivalent institution.
- Research Stage: Be either:
- A graduate student in the later stages of research leading to a PhD, or
- A post-doctoral researcher who has recently been awarded a PhD (or equivalent degree).
- Research Experience: Have completed less than five years of full-time research by 1 October 2025.
- Career Stage: The fellowship targets researchers early in their careers. Candidates with more than five years of full-time research are unlikely to be considered unless there are strong mitigating circumstances, such as:
- Part-time research.
- Personal circumstances affecting research progress (to be explained in the application).
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Fellowship Benefits
The fellowship offers a comprehensive support package, including:
- Stipend: Ā£32,428 per year (aligned with step 35 of the University of Cambridge salary scale, subject to annual increases).
- Accommodation: Subsidised accommodation valued at approximately Ā£3,556 per year.
- Bench Fee: Approximately Ā£12,000 per year (subject to review) to access University Department facilities.
- Dining Privileges: Free lunch or dinner, whether living in or out of College.
- Pension and Fees: Option to join the Universityās Pension Scheme, with potential College contributions toward university fees where applicable.
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How to Apply
- Visit https://jrf.jesus.cam.ac.uk to register and submit your application.
- Ensure all required documents and refereesā reports are submitted by the deadline.
I am Girma Tayachew from the University of Gondar. I graduated with my doctoral degree in history in 2025. I produced several articles and engaged with community service and research. I need to get a fellowship and such capacity-building training in my subject.
Please apply here https://jrf.jesus.cam.ac.uk/