Early Career Research Fellowship in Arts
A three-year postdoctoral fellowship for independent research in Architecture, Classics, English, Linguistics, or Modern and Medieval Languages at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a PhD in Arts, Humanities, or related fields seeking independent research opportunities in a prestigious academic environment.
Overview
This Early Career Research Fellowship at Trinity Hall, University of Cambridge, offers a three-year opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to conduct original, independent research in one of five arts disciplines: Architecture, Classics, English, Linguistics, or Modern and Medieval Languages. The fellowship is designed for early-career academics and focuses solely on research, with optional contributions to undergraduate teaching. Fellows receive a stipend, accommodation, and additional benefits such as free meals and research expenses. The program is open to graduates of any gender, university, and with no age restrictions, emphasizing inclusivity and academic excellence.
What you'll do
- Conduct original, independent research in one of the specified arts disciplines: Architecture, Classics, English, Linguistics, or Modern and Medieval Languages.
- Attend meetings of the College’s Governing Body as a trustee.
- Optionally contribute to undergraduate teaching if desired.
- Engage in the academic and social life of Trinity Hall, including participation in community events.
- Claim research expenses up to £2,000 per year.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Architecture, Classics, English, Linguistics, Modern and Medieval Languages, or a related humanities discipline
Language: English; proficiency sufficient for academic research and publication
Instruction: English
- Proven ability to conduct independent research in the humanities or arts
- Strong academic writing and publication record
- Commitment to original scholarly inquiry
- No age restrictions
- Open to graduates of any gender and university
- Candidates must have submitted their PhD by the competition deadline to be eligible for longlisting
- No specific nationality or residency requirements
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09
Applicants must submit their PhD by the competition deadline to be considered for longlisting. Applications are processed through Trinity Hall’s official application portal. Ensure your application includes a research proposal, CV, and any relevant academic publications or references. The application process is competitive, and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for further review.
- CV
- Research proposal or statement of research interests
- PhD certificate or proof of submission
- Academic publications or references
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