Stipendiary and Non-Stipendiary Research Fellowships 2026 at Sidney Sussex College
Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, has officially opened applications for its Stipendiary and Non-Stipendiary Research Fellowships for the 2026 session, offering a unique opportunity for early-career researchers to launch or strengthen their academic journey.
Fellowship Overview
The College Council will elect two Research Fellows beginning 1 September 2026. These highly competitive, three-year posts (non-renewable) are designed for scholars eager to establish a successful research profile:
- One Fellowship in the Sciences (Mathematics, Engineering, Biological, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences).
- One Fellowship in Literary Studies (English, Modern & Medieval Languages, Classics, and related fields).
Special circumstances such as extended parental or medical leave may be considered.
Fellowship Amount
- Stipend: £28,031 annually (rising with each year). If the Fellow has not yet completed their PhD, a lower stipend of £25,249 applies until submission.
- Teaching: Opportunities available, limited to 80 hours per year, paid at standard University rates.
- Accommodation: Rent-free single-occupancy flats (subject to service charge) or two-bedroom options for couples/families at subsidized rates. Those not in residence receive a £5,900 living-out allowance.
- Research Support: £1,500 annual Academic Allowance and £500 Entertainment Allowance.
- Privileges: Fellows’ dining rights, access to College facilities, and full integration into Cambridge’s research community.
Non-stipendiary applicants (already funded from external sources) are equally welcomed, enjoying all College benefits without the stipend.
Visa Sponsorship Facility
For international applicants, the College may provide sponsorship under the UK Global Talent Visa scheme, covering visa and health surcharge costs (with claw-back clauses if the post is not taken up).
Apply: https://www.sid.cam.ac.uk/node/33531
Application Timeline
Applications for the Sidney Sussex College Research Fellowships are now live through the official online form. The last date to submit applications is Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at 12 noon, followed by the deadline for referees to submit their references on Friday, 3 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for interviews, which are scheduled to take place in late November 2025.