Emmanuel College Research Fellowships 2026 (Fully Funded)

Applications are now open for three stipendiary Research Fellowships at Emmanuel College, University of Cambridge, starting on 1st October 2026. These prestigious fellowships are open to any subject and are designed for early-career researchers, including Ph.D. candidates nearing thesis submission and post-doctoral researchers who submitted their Ph.D. on or after 1st October 2024.

The fellowships are fully funded, offering a stipend of up to £38,555 per year, plus additional benefits like research grants and accommodation options. There is no application fee, and applications are welcomed from graduates of any university, regardless of nationality. The application deadline is 5:00 PM (UK time), Friday, 26th September 2025. You can check out more fellowships here

Key Details

• Fellowships Offered: 3 stipendiary Research Fellowships
• Duration: 3 years (fixed term)
• Start Date: 1st October 2026
• Fields: Open to all subjects
• Application Fee: None
• Funding:
  • Post-doctoral: £38,555/year
  • Pre-doctoral: £36,804/year (plus contribution to higher fees if applicable)
  • Additional benefits: research grants, book allowance, computing facilities, free meals in College Hall
• Application Deadline: 26th September 2025

Who Can Apply?

The fellowships are designed for outstanding early-career researchers. Here’s who is eligible:

• Academic Background: Open to graduates from any university, regardless of nationality.
• Career Stage:
  • Ph.D. candidates in the latter stages of their research and close to submitting their thesis.
  • Post-doctoral researchers who submitted their Ph.D. thesis on or after 1st October 2024.
    • If your doctoral thesis was submitted before 1st October 2024, but you feel you have strong mitigating circumstances for not meeting this eligibility requirement, please complete the application form and the system will provide you with the facility to provide your explanation on the Eligibility Details page.
• Current Cambridge Fellows: Candidates holding a fellowship or post-doctoral stipend at the University of Cambridge (awarded by a Research Council or similar body) are eligible to apply.

Best opportunity: CoCirculation3 Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Turkey

Application Process

To apply, follow these steps carefully to ensure your application is complete and submitted on time.

1. Register Online

• Visit the Application Registration page to register.

2. Submit Your Application

• Required Materials:
  • Statement of Research (two parts, 500 words each):
  • Referee Details: Provide contact information for two referees familiar with your work (one should typically be your Ph.D. or current supervisor).

3. Written Work Submission

• General Subjects:
  • Written work is not required at the initial application stage.
  • If long-listed (notified by 11th November 2025), you’ll need to submit up to 20,000 words (including footnotes) electronically by 17th November 2025.
  • Ensure your contact details (email, mobile, or phone) are up to date for notifications.
• Philosophy and Theology:
  • Submit up to 40,000 words electronically by the application deadline (26th September 2025).
  • If long-listed, you’ll be asked to select up to 20,000 words from the initial submission for further assessment.
• Language Requirement: All submitted work must be in English.

Also check: Canon Foundation Research Fellowship In Europe and Japan

4. Additional Requirements (if Long-Listed)

• Head of Department Statement: Long-listed candidates may need to provide a statement from their prospective Head of Department or host laboratory, confirming support for your fellowship (e.g., space, funding, facilities). This must be emailed to [email protected] by 15th December 2025.
• Interviews: Final short-listed candidates will be interviewed on 16th January 2026.

Fellowship Benefits

Successful candidates will receive the following:

• Stipend:
  • Post-doctoral Fellows: £38,555 per year
  • Pre-doctoral Fellows: £36,804 per year
  • Pre-doctoral fellows are responsible for University fees up to the UK postgraduate student level; the College will cover the difference if a higher fee applies.
• Additional Benefits:
  • Research expense and academic travel grants.
  • Book allowance.
  • Access to computing facilities.
  • Option to live in College accommodation (subject to a rent and service charge; typically small, single-occupant spaces).
  • Free lunch and dinner in the College Hall.
• Teaching Opportunities: Fellows may earn additional income by teaching up to 6 hours per week for the College or University.
• Residency: Fellows are expected to reside in Cambridge during Full Term. With permission, fellows may work away from Cambridge for up to three terms in the last two years of the fellowship (either with full stipend or by pausing the fellowship without stipend).
• Visa Costs: Stipends account for visa and NHS surcharge costs; no additional contributions are provided by the College.

Postdoc at Harvard: Environmental Fellows Program 2026 at Harvard University

Key Dates

• Application Opens: Tuesday, 26th August 2025
• Application Deadline: 5:00 PM, Friday, 26th September 2025
• Reference Deadline: 5:00 PM, Thursday, 2nd October 2025
• Long-List Notification: By 11th November 2025
• Written Work Submission (if long-listed): By 17th November 2025
• Head of Department Statement (if required): By 15th December 2025
• Interviews: 16th January 2026
• Fellowship Start Date: 1st October 2026