UKSt John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship is a Career Development Research Fellowship offered by St John’s College for early career researchers who have recently completed or are close to completion of a doctorate. The fellowship supports up to six full-time fixed-term research fellowships beginning 1 October 2027, providing an opportunity to establish a research profile within a collegiate community.
The Fellowships are hosted by St John’s College, Oxford. The College advertises posts across specified subjects (Economics; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies; Anthropology of Forced Migration; Philosophy; Human Sciences; Biomedical Sciences) and provides further particulars and application instructions on its vacancies pages and linked documents.
St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship Benefits
- Four-year full-time research appointment
- Annual salary of £42,254
- Additional Oxford University Weighting Payment of £1,730 per year
- Membership in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
- Access to Oxford’s world-class research environment
- Opportunities for collaboration with leading scholars
- Integration into the academic and collegiate life of St John’s College
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St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants should be early-career researchers
- Have recently completed a doctorate
- Are close to completing a doctorate and will have submitted their thesis no later than three months before the fellowship start date
- Candidates must clearly indicate the subject area for which they are applying
Required Documents
- Completed online application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research proposal or supporting documents as required
- Academic publications or written work where applicable
- References and supporting documentation specified by the College
How to Apply for St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship?
- Applications should be submitted electronically via this website with detailed instructions: https://st-johns.resfell.co.uk/rf_2027/
- Please see the further particulars and details of how to apply in the linked Further Particulars document: /documents/3356/CDRF_Advert_and_FPs_2027_Final_Qd3Vn2O.pdf
- For the Biomedical Sciences post see the separate further particulars linked: /documents/3315/BMS-2026_FPs.pdf
- Ensure you check all junk and spam folders for communications; late applications will not be accepted.
- For questions or queries contact: academic.vacancies@sjc.ox.ac.uk
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Friday, 23 October 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship 2027. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, subjects, and how to apply using the College’s application portal.
What is the St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship?
The St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship refers to Career Development Research Fellowships offered by St John’s College for early career researchers who have recently completed or are close to completion of a doctorate. The fellowships are fixed-term posts intended to help establish a research profile within the collegiate community and are tenable for four years from 1 October 2027.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is for early career researchers who have recently completed or are close to completion of a doctorate and will have submitted their thesis no later than three months before the start date, or who have recently been awarded a doctorate. Candidates must indicate which listed subject they are applying for; interdisciplinary applications will be allocated by the College.
Which subjects are available for these fellowships?
St John’s College proposes up to six Fellows, one in each listed subject: Economics; Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (focus on Modern Arabic Literature with a life writing element); Anthropology of Forced Migration; Philosophy; Human Sciences; and Biomedical Sciences. Some subjects have specific expectations noted in the further particulars.
What is the duration of the St John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship?
The Career Development Research Fellowships are fixed-term posts tenable for four years from 1 October 2027. The College may agree to bring the start date forward or delay it in exceptional cases to accommodate personal circumstances, with the terminal date adjusted accordingly.
Is there a salary and pension associated with theSt John’s College Oxford Research Fellowship?
Yes. The annual salary is equivalent to point 7.5 on the University Scale (currently £42,254) plus a pensionable £1,730 per annum Oxford University Weighting payment. Payments are monthly and pro-rated for part-time appointments. Appointees will automatically be enrolled in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS).
What specific application materials are required for Philosophy applicants?
Philosophy applicants are required to submit written work with their initial application as well as an up-to-date CV. Further guidance and full requirements are provided in the Further Particulars linked on the College vacancy page.
How should I submit my application?
Applications must be submitted electronically via the College’s application portal: https://st-johns.resfell.co.uk/rf_2027/. Detailed instructions on how to complete the application are available on that site and in the Further Particulars document linked from the vacancy page.
What is the application deadline?
The closing date for receipt of applications is 1pm on 23rd October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants are advised to check junk and spam folders for communications from the College regarding their application.
Where can I find further particulars and subject-specific information?
Further particulars and full details are linked from the vacancy page. The main Further Particulars document is at /documents/3356/CDRF_Advert_and_FPs_2027_Final_Qd3Vn2O.pdf, and the Biomedical Sciences post has a separate linked document at /documents/3315/BMS-2026_FPs.pdf.
Who can I contact for queries about the posts?
For any questions or queries about these posts contact the College at academic.vacancies@sjc.ox.ac.uk. The vacancy page also directs applicants to the application portal for submission and contains links to the Further Particulars for more information.
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