Junior Research Fellowships in the Humanities
Three-year postdoctoral fellowships for early-career researchers in humanities disciplines at Clare College, University of Cambridge.
Best for:Best for early-career postdoctoral researchers in humanities with a strong research record and less than five years of full-time research experience.
Overview
Clare College, University of Cambridge, invites applications for two Junior Research Fellowships in humanities disciplines, including Archaeology, History, Politics & International Relations, Sociology, Economics, Law, Social Anthropology, and Education. These fellowships are designed for early-career researchers who have recently completed their PhD or equivalent and are seeking to establish themselves in academia. The successful candidates will engage in independent research, participate in the governance and social life of the College, and contribute to the intellectual community. The fellowships are tenable for three years, starting October 1, 2027, with a competitive stipend that increases annually and additional benefits such as free meals and research expense reimbursements.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in a chosen humanities discipline, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field.
- Participate actively in the governance and social life of Clare College, including membership in the Governing Body.
- Engage with the academic community and contribute to the intellectual environment of the College.
- Present research findings through publications, conferences, and other academic forums.
- Collaborate with other researchers and faculty members within the College and University.
- Adhere to the College’s expectations for professional conduct and academic integrity.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent research experience in a relevant humanities discipline
Language: English proficiency (assumed for applicants with a PhD from an English-speaking institution or equivalent)
Instruction: English
- Excellent research record in a humanities discipline
- Potential to pursue research at the highest academic level
- Ability to contribute to the governance and social life of the College
- Must have completed less than five years of full-time research (or equivalent part-time) by October 1, 2026
- Must have a PhD (or equivalent research experience) by October 1, 2027
- Applicants must check their eligibility to take up the post under UK immigration rules
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Applications must be submitted online through the Joint Application Scheme for Early Career Research Fellowships. Full details and registration will be available from the week of October 5, 2026. All applications are to be submitted by Monday, November 9, 2026. Competition is expected to be intense.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research proposal or statement
- Transcripts of academic qualifications
- Two or three letters of recommendation
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