Early-career scholars in the arts and humanities have a unique chance with the Arts Research Fellowship 2026 at Jesus College, University of Cambridge. Two stipendiary fellowships are given out annually to exceptional applicants who have shown a genuine desire to engage in the highest caliber of research. The goal of this esteemed postdoctoral fellowship is to help scholars move to academic independence while enabling them to take advantage of Cambridge’s vibrant intellectual community.
Postdoctoral scholars and final-year PhD candidates in fields like archaeology, classical studies, art history, linguistics, music, philosophy, and politics are eligible for the fellowship. Access to top-notch research facilities, a substantial salary, and accommodation support are all provided by this highly competitive and fully funded grant.The fellowship offers a special opportunity to further a research career in one of the world’s most exciting academic environments.
Host Country: UK
University: Jesus College, University of Cambridge
Opportunity Type: Fellowship, PhD
Subjects: Archaeology, Philosophy, Music, Arts, Politics
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
Educational Background
- Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree.
- Applicants should either have just finished a PhD (or its equivalent) or be nearing the end of their PhD.
Experience in Research
- By October 1, 2025, candidates must have less than five years of full-time research experience.
- For part-time research or in situations where there are mitigating personal circumstances, exceptions might be made.
Prioritizing Early Careers
- Early-stage academic scholars are the target audience for the grant.
- It is anticipated that candidates would exhibit exceptional potential and a solid research record.
Benefits:
- Stipend: £32,428 annually (in line with University of Cambridge wage scale step 35)
- Accommodations: College housing subsidies of about £3,556 a year
- Research Support: Access to university facilities requires an annual bench charge of about £12,000.
- Meals: The college offers free lunches and dinners every day.
- Pension: Qualifications for enrollment in the university’s pension plan
- Extra Support: Payments for tuition at the university, if any
Deadline: 08 September 2025
