Each year, the college holds competitions for Research Fellowships, both Stipendiary and non-Stipendiary. These support gifted young researchers for four years; generally Research Fellows are appointed within two years of the award of a doctorate.
The Fellowships give young researchers an opportunity to establish their career before moving on to become fully independent researchers. Research Fellows have freedom to carry out their chosen research projects within the academic environment of the College and the University departments.
Usually, Research Fellows are appointed by the College Research Committee following interviews in mid-July and mid-January. One Fellow is usually appointed in sciences and one in arts and humanities on each occasion. For July appointments, advertisements will appear in April and May, with closing dates for applications between the end of April and beginning of June. Shortlisted candidates will be informed in mid-June to early July. For January appointments, advertisements will appear in August with closing dates in September. Shortlisted candidates will be informed in the first part of December.
Applications are welcome from graduates of any university. Advertisements and further particulars will appear below when competitions are announced.
Non-Stipendiary Research Fellowship 2023-27
Biological and Medical Sciences
King's College wishes to appoint, with effect from 1st October 2023, one Non- Stipendiary Research Fellow in any area of the Biological & Medical Sciences.
The main function of our Non-Stipendiary Fellowship is to offer researchers who have already secured external funding at Cambridge University the chance to participate in College life and enjoy the benefits of a College Fellowship. Applicants must therefore have external funding support for their salary for at least two years from 1st October 2022.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK local time) Friday 28 April 2023. Full details, including the method of application, are given on the King's College website.
Physical, Mathematical, or Engineering Sciences
King's College wishes to appoint, with effect from 1st October 2023, one Non- Stipendiary Research Fellow in any area of the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, or Engineering Sciences.
The main function of our Non-Stipendiary Fellowship is to offer researchers who have already secured external funding at Cambridge University the chance to participate in College life and enjoy the benefits of a College Fellowship. Applicants must therefore have external funding support for their salary for at least two years from 1st October 2022.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon (UK local time) Friday 28 April 2023. Full details, including the method of application, are given on the King's College website.
King’s College follows an equal opportunities policy.