Research Fellowships

Launching the best young researchers on an academic career

The purpose of Junior Research Fellowships is to allow highly-talented women* to pursue their research single-mindedly in a supportive academic environment. Fellowships are normally awarded to women just finishing their PhDs, or those in their first post-doctoral appointment.

We normally elect two women to Junior Research Fellowships each year, one each in the Sciences (including Mathematics and Engineering) and in the Arts & Humanities. Research Fellows are appointed for a period of three years, although many leave sooner if they are successful in gaining faculty appointments in Cambridge or elsewhere. Both selection panels use the concept of "research age" in judging how long a candidate has been active in research, so that time out of research for professional or family reasons will not be a disadvantage.

The Arts and Humanities Fellowship subjects are offered on a three-year rotation.

2009/10: Politics, Psychology, Sociology and International Studies (PPSIS), Economics, English, Education, Business and Management, Land Economy, Music, Law

2010/11: History, Architecture and History of Art, Oriental Studies, Divinity   

2011/12: Classics, Archaeology and Anthropology, Modern and Medieval Languages, Philosophy, Geography, History and Philosophy of Science

The Sciences Fellowship is offered in any field of Science, Mathematics or Engineering.

During their tenure, JRFs have no duties other than to pursue their research, but they may if they wish participate in College teaching. They are members of the College Governing Body, and may serve on other College committees.

The Fellowships carry a competitive stipend, plus accommodation in a college set or flat. An additional allowance is payable if the holder chooses to live in non-College accommodation. Fellowships may also be awarded on a non-stipendiary basis to women who hold another post-doctoral appointment in the University or in a recognised Non-University Institution (NUI).  Funds are available to support research costs, such as conference travel: all Research Fellows are also entitled to a one-off sum of up to £10k towards the cost of a research project, or towards running a Newnham-based research event (such as a conference or workshop).

We are currently seeking applications for the 2009/10 Research Fellowships. Applications for the Arts and Humanities Fellowship close on 6th November 2009 and for the Sciences Fellowship on 29th January 2010. Advertisements and Further Particulars/Application Forms can be found below.


For more information:

• Profiles of current Junior Research Fellows
• Arts and Humanities Advert
• Arts and Humanities Further Particulars/Application
• Sciences Advert
• Sciences Further Particulars/Application

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*Fellowships at Newnham are restricted to women. These appointments comply with legislation on sex discrimination, relying on Section 43 of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, Section 5(3) of the Employment Act 1989, and Article 3 of the College Charter.