The Queens College Junior Research Fellowships offers early-career academics of exceptional intellectual calibre the opportunity to pursue research for up to three years at Queens’ College, Cambridge. The fellowship is open to graduates who are well advanced in their doctoral research or those who have recently completed it, and it may be stipendiary or non-stipendiary.
Queens’ College is a college of the University of Cambridge. It provides a particularly attractive environment for research, with a diverse academic expertise and an internationally important college library. JRFs receive mentoring and are expected to play an active part in the college community, with opportunities to undertake teaching by arrangement with the Senior Tutor.
Queens College Junior Research Fellowships Benefits
- Stipendiary or non-stipendiary positions available
- Annual salary starting at £33,951 (postdoctoral) or £28,777.44 (pre-doctoral)
- Additional benefits worth over £8,186.76 per annum
- Mentoring within the College
- Professional and academic mentoring within the appropriate department or faculty
- Membership of the Senior Combination Room
- Opportunity to undertake teaching by arrangement with the Senior Tutor
Queens College Junior Research Fellowships Eligibility Criteria
- Open to graduates well advanced in doctoral research or those who have recently completed a doctorate
- Early-career academics of exceptional intellectual calibre
- For stipendiary fellowships: must be engaging in full-time research
- For non-stipendiary fellowships: candidates who have recently taken up or are about to take up a salaried postdoctoral position at the University of Cambridge are eligible
- Subject areas: Archaeological Science and Development Studies (for this round)
How to Apply for Queens College Junior Research Fellowships?
- Submit application via the online application system at the provided link
- Completed applications must be submitted no later than 12:00 on 25 September 2026
- Ensure completeness of application; incomplete or late applications will not be considered
- Interviews will be held in late November 2026
- For queries, contact Mrs Jessica Spicer by email ([email protected]) or phone (01223 335531)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Queens College Junior Research Fellowship 2027. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the Queens College Junior Research Fellowship?
The JRF is an early-career fellowship at Queens’ College, Cambridge, offering up to three years of research in Archaeological Science or Development Studies. It provides a stipend (salary) for full-time research or non-stipendiary status for those with other funding, along with mentoring and college membership.
Who is eligible for the Queens College Junior Research Fellowships?
Graduates who are well advanced in their doctoral research or have recently completed their PhD are eligible. Candidates must demonstrate exceptional intellectual calibre. Those with a salaried postdoctoral position at Cambridge can apply for non-stipendiary fellowships.
What subjects are available for the 2027 entry?
The 2027 round is for Archaeological Science and Development Studies.
What is the value of the stipend?
The stipendiary fellowship provides an annual salary starting at £33,951 (postdoctoral) or £28,777.44 (pre-doctoral), plus benefits worth over £8,186.76 per annum.
How long is the Queens College Junior Research Fellowships?
The fellowship lasts up to three years.
How do I apply?
Applications are submitted online via the application system at https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/qjrf26/ by 12:00 on 25 September 2026. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
When are interviews held?
Interviews will be held in late November 2026.
Is the fellowship fully funded?
The stipendiary JRF is fully funded, covering a salary and benefits. Non-stipendiary JRFs do not receive a salary from the College but are full members of the college community.
Can I teach while holding the fellowship?
Yes, JRFs may undertake teaching by arrangement with the Senior Tutor.
Who do I contact for queries?
Contact Mrs Jessica Spicer at [email protected] or call 01223 335531 (or +44 1223 335531).
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