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King’s College, Cambridge is embarking on the next chapter of its long and influential history and is seeking a Director of Development who can imagine, articulate and drive a bold philanthropic vision for the College.

For more than five centuries, King’s has been a place where ideas, discovery and creativity flourish. Its Chapel stands as one of Europe’s great architectural achievements; its Choir is recognised globally; its students and scholars have shaped culture, science and society. The College is now looking for a development leader who can help secure the resources that will enable it to thrive for generations to come.

Joining King’s at a moment of real momentum, you will build on the achievements of the recent £100 million campaign and design the next strategic phase of fundraising. This will include championing initiatives that broaden access, strengthen support for students, enhance academic excellence, and protect the unique historic fabric of the College.

You will have substantial experience in securing major gifts, a confident and motivating leadership style, and experience of cultivating deep, lasting relationships. A key member of the leadership team, you will work closely with a vibrant global community of alumni and build new partnerships with individuals and organisations who share King’s commitment to excellence, inclusivity, innovation and positive societal impact.

King’s is a place that encourages independent thought, creativity and meaningful contribution to society. Among our alumni are Nobel laureates, world-changing scholars, and trailblazers. Central to our mission is ensuring that exceptional students, whatever their background, can flourish.

As Director of Development, you will be elected to a Fellowship of the College, joining a vibrant, diverse and dynamic community. This position offers more than professional advancement - it represents a rare opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an institution whose commitment to education and innovation has shaped the world for over five centuries.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1 February.

First round interviews are expected to be held the week of 23 February with second round interviews the week of 2 March 2026.

Interested?

Please familiarise yourself with the attached Candidate Pack.
 

King’s College, Cambridge is partnering with Constellate Global Talent on this search. No agencies please.

To apply, please submit a CV and covering letter to info@weareconstellate.com 

Candidate Pack

The Quantedge-Cambridge Masters Scholarship (Singapore) was established by the Quantedge Foundation; which is a philanthropic foundation based in Singapore. 

Eligibility criteria - The Studentship is available annually to support a financially-disadvantaged student of Singaporean nationality, who meets the following criteria:

1. Recipient must be residing, when at home in Singapore, in a Housing & Development Board (HDB) flat.

2. Recipient and immediate family members staying with the Recipient in the same household must not own any private property in Singapore.

3. Recipient must be able to demonstrate either one of the following:

a. Genuine financial need with a monthly per capita income (“PCI”) of S$2,250 and below. This is computed by dividing the monthly gross household income by the number of family members living in the same household.

b. Success against adversity, such as by vulnerable socio-economic background, through disability, bereavement, or through being a first-generation undergraduate university student.

Our Vision - A more inclusive and resilient society, where everyone has equal access to transformational opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential.
 - Quantedge Foundation

Costs

The Studentship is intended to fully cover the University Composition Fee and the recommended Maintenance costs, for one student. 

The Studentship will also cover the cost of the student visa and immigration health surcharge.

University of Cambridge Graduate Fees

How to Apply

The information shown below is for students who will be applying to commence studies in 2026/27:

1. Apply to the University of Cambridge to study your chosen course: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process

We advise you to apply to the University as soon as possible. You are not required to specify King's College on your admissions application, but you must be willing to transfer to King's.

2. During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding. 

3. If you meet the eligibility criteria above, please then email: graduate.admissions@kings.cam.ac.uk requesting more information on how to apply for this studentship. You will be sent a link to upload detailed financial information to be assessed by the Quantedge Foundation. This detailed information will not be visible to the College or anyone at the University.

Deadline for consideration: 7th January 2026

Studentship Feedback

The successful applicant will be contacted by the Development/Communications Office and the Quantedge Foundation once they have started their course and prior to graduation for general updates on their progress. Their responses will contribute towards a donor/fund report which is produced annually, and some content may be used to help advertise the studentship to future applicants. 

University of Cambridge Graduate Courses

University of Cambridge Graduate Admissions

This art prize is open to students and Staff of the College and in memory of Dr G.H.W. Rylands (Fellow 1927-1999). 

Entries from any undergraduates, postgraduates and members of staff are invited for the Rylands Art Competition 2026. The judges will award prizes up to £1,000. Entries should be works of visual art. A note about the media should be given. Only one entry per person is permitted unless there is a clear connection between pieces. We intend that all entries will be exhibited in the Large Art Room from Thursday 5th February until at least Monday 16th February 2026. 

Entries should be presented ready for display in the Art Rooms. We welcome video and multi-media entries, provided they are viewable via the internet (e.g., on Vimeo). If your work takes the form of an installation or performance, please contact Alex Massouras in advance. For further information and advice about the submissions and the exhibition, please email Alex: am405@cam.ac.uk 

Entries should be submitted to the Large Art Room at the top of Staircase A on Sunday, February 1st, 2026, between 1pm and 5pm. Video and multi-media submissions may be made via email with appropriate links for viewing (no attachments please).

Applications are invited to an appointment to the post of College Lecturer in English at King’s College, part of the University of Cambridge. The position is for six months in the first instance, to cover a period of absence, renewable (subject to satisfactory performance and teaching need). The post is to commence as early in the Lent term as is feasible for the candidate, and the role will focus on the delivery of supervision teaching to the Colleges’ undergraduate students studying the English Tripos.  The successful candidate will be appointed to a Bye Fellowship within the College for the duration of their post and will enjoy the benefits that Associate membership of the Fellowship provides.

The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced team of Official Fellows in English, which currently includes Prof David Hillman, Dr Phillip Knox, Dr Ryan Heuser (Digital Humanities), and Dr Dale Kedwards (Anglo Saxon Norse and Celtic), and Life Fellows Prof Nicky Zeeman, and Prof Pete de Bolla.

Responsibilities. The role will involve delivering small group teaching across a variety of topics in the second and third year of the English undergraduate degree, in particular the delivery of teaching covering the following undergraduate papers: Part IB, Paper 6 English Literature and its Contexts 1660-1870; Part II, Paper 9: Love, Gender, Sexuality 1740-1824; Practical Criticism and Critical Practice.  Additionally, the successful candidate may be asked to assist with Direction of Studies, which involves coordinating teaching of other papers and ensuring students are making good progress; interviewing prospective undergraduate students and assisting with admissions; and other tasks which may be necessary for organising and delivering English teaching at the college. The successful applicant will also have the freedom to pursue their own research interests around their teaching responsibilities.

Person Specification. The successful applicant will be required to hold a PhD in English Literature (or be close to achieving this), preferably in an area cognate with the Colleges’ Teaching needs, and be well versed in the delivery of small group teaching in a supervision-style context.  Details of the papers offered by the Cambridge English faculty can be found here: https://www.english.cam.ac.uk

Desirable criteria include experience with delivering small group teaching, and familiarity with undergraduate interviewing. The successful applicant would be expected to reside in or near Cambridge during term time and take an active part in the wider academic life of the College. Further details can be found in the Candidate Pack below. 

Benefits. The starting salary is £38,636 per annum, based on the King’s College scale for College Teaching Officers.  A college office will also be provided for teaching and academic study, single residential accommodation at subsidised rates may be available.

Applications. The following are required for an application:

• a covering letter explaining why you are a good fit for this position, in light of your education, qualifications, teaching and other relevant experience;
• a recent curriculum vitae, including publication history;
• the names and contact details of two referees.

Informal enquiries regarding the post can be directed to Dr Philip Knox (pk453@cam.ac.uk). Applications should be sent to the Senior Tutor, Dr Myfanwy Hill (senior.tutor@kings.cam.ac.uk) by 5pm on Monday 19th January. Interviews will be held shortly after.

The College is seeking to make a rapid appointment, so may call candidates to interview earlier, therefore candidates are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.

Further detailed information about English at King’s can be found at: https://www.kings.cam.ac.uk/subjects/english 

CANDIDATE PACK

Image above by Sarah Rawlinson.

At King's, we are fortunate to have some additional funds available, to support a small number of applicants, based on a variety of criteria.

The exact amounts of any studentships can vary, from partial to full funding.

Studentships are available for both PhD and Masters students. Most studentships are for full-time students, although part-time students can be considered in exceptional cases.

How to Apply

The information shown below is for students who will be applying to commence studies in 2026/27. 

All applicants to the University of Cambridge, who nominate and are then offered a place at King's College, can be considered for these studentships.

During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding.

If you are eligible, you will be presented with information, through the portal, in order to apply for these studentships. 

Successful applicants will be contacted in the period from April to July 2026.

If you have any queries about these studentships, please email: graduate.admissions@kings.cam.ac.uk 

Deadline for consideration: 7th January 2026

Studentship Feedback

Towards the end of their time in Cambridge, the holders of the studentships will be expected to submit a brief report on their academic work, describe their experience at King’s and indicate their intentions for the future.

FAQs

Please click here for some FAQs about these studentships.

The Spanish Studies Studentship provides £10,000 funding for each of three years of PhD study. This is available to a student who will be studying 17th and/or 18th century Spanish art and literature. There is one award remaining. If there is no suitable applicant, this Studentship will be offered in 2027/28.

How to Apply

All applicants to the University of Cambridge to study either a PhD in Spanish, a PhD in History of Art, or a PhD in History can be considered for this Studentship, if the focus of the PhD is 17th and/or 18th century Spanish art and literature.

During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding. If you are eligible, you will be presented with information, through the portal, in order to apply for this Studentship.

Note that you will need to nominate King's College as your first-choice or second-choice college in order to be considered.

For applications before 7th January 2026 (t.b.c.): During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding. If you may be eligible, you will be presented with information, through the portal, in order to apply for this Studentship.

For applications from 7th January 2026 (t.b.c.): If you are submitting your course application subsequent to the course funding deadline, you may still be considered for this particular Studentship. If you meet the eligibility criteria shown above and it is before the deadline date shown below, please email: graduate.admissions@kings.cam.ac.uk for further details.

Deadline for consideration: 30th April 2026

Note: This Studentship is expected to be awarded in May or June, although it may be awarded anytime after 7th January 2026.

Studentship Feedback

Towards the end of their time in Cambridge, the holder of the Studentship will be expected to submit a brief report on their academic work, describe their experience at King’s, and indicate their intentions for the future.

The Douton Studentship was established in 1934 by the Will of the late Mrs A.H.M. Douton, widow of Revd. G.W. Douton (KC 1872), with a gift of £1,161. The will was explicit in creating a trust, the income of which was to provide an entrance scholarship, or senior scholarship, or exhibition in Classics.

Revised in 2020, this award is now a graduate studentship which offers a grant of £15,000 to support an MPhil student in Classics.

How to Apply

The information shown below is for students who will be applying to commence studies in 2026/27:

All applicants to the University of Cambridge to study an MPhil in Classics can be considered for this Studentship.

For applications before 7th January 2026 (t.b.c.): During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding. If you may be eligible, you will be presented with information, through the portal, in order to apply for this Studentship.

For applications from 7th January 2026 (t.b.c.): If you are submitting your course application subsequent to the course funding deadline, you may still be considered for this particular Studentship. If you meet the eligibility criteria shown above and it is before the deadline date shown below, you will be considered automatically - you do not need to contact us.

Any candidate offered the Studentship who has not applied to King’s, must be willing to transfer to King’s to take up the award.

If you have any queries about the Studentship, please email: graduate.admissions@kings.cam.ac.uk

Deadline for consideration: 30th April 2026

Note: This Studentship is usually awarded in late June/early July.

Studentship Feedback

Towards the end of their time in Cambridge, the holder of the Studentship will be expected to submit a brief report on their academic work, describe their experience at King’s, and indicate their intentions for the future.

The Fielder Studentship was established by the Will of the late Mrs Laura Mary Fielder in 1908, when she left £3,000 to King’s College for students “with a proficiency in the ancient Greek language”. Mrs Fielder’s connection to the College is unknown, but she felt strongly that an understanding of Greek was necessary for study of Holy Scripture, and wished to preserve scholarship in the language.

Revised in 2020, this award is now a graduate studentship which offers a grant of up to £15,000 for an MPhil student in Classics, who has proficiency in Ancient Greek and/or Koine Greek.

Students applying for an MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion, or those applying for some MPhil/MSt History courses, who have the same interest and ability in Greek, may also be considered if no suitable candidate in Classics presents themselves in any given year.

How to Apply

The information shown below is for students who will be applying to commence studies in 2026/27:

All applicants to the University of Cambridge to study an MPhil in Classics, who have proficiency in Ancient Greek and/or Koine Greek, can be considered for this Studentship.

Students applying for an MPhil in Theology, Religion and Philosophy of Religion, or those applying for some MPhil/MSt History courses, who have the same interest and ability in Greek, may also be considered.

For applications before 7th January 2026 (t.b.c.): During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding. If you may be eligible, you will be presented with information, through the portal, in order to apply for this Studentship.

For applications from 7th January 2026 (t.b.c.): If you are submitting your course application subsequent to the course funding deadline, you may still be considered for this particular Studentship. If you meet the eligibility criteria shown above and it is before the deadline date shown below, you will be considered automatically - you do not need to contact us.

Any candidate offered the Studentship who has not applied to King’s, must be willing to transfer to King’s to take up the award.

If you have any queries about the Studentship, please email: graduate.admissions@kings.cam.ac.uk 

Deadline for consideration: 30th April 2026

Note: This Studentship is usually awarded in late June/early July.

Studentship Feedback

Towards the end of their time in Cambridge, the holder of the Studentship will be expected to submit a brief report on their academic work, describe their experience at King’s, and indicate their intentions for the future.

The Quantedge-Cambridge Masters Scholarship (International) was established in 2020 by the Quantedge Foundation; which is a philanthropic foundation based in Singapore. 

Eligibility criteria: The Studentship is available annually to support two students with refugee status in the UK, or who have formerly held refugee status, or who are from an area of instability/conflict, to study for a full-time MPhil at King’s College, Cambridge. Applicants for other one-year, full-time Masters courses may also be considered. 

Our Vision - A more inclusive and resilient society, where everyone has equal access to transformational opportunities that enable them to achieve their full potential.
 - Quantedge Foundation

Costs

The Studentship is intended to fully cover the University Composition Fee and the recommended Maintenance costs, for two Refugee or Home students. 

Overseas candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are also encouraged to apply, although this may be on a partially-funded basis.

Candidates that already have existing partial funding and who meet the eligibility criteria are also welcome to apply.

(Refugee, Home and Overseas refers to the University course fee status.)

University of Cambridge Graduate Fees

How to Apply

The information shown below is for students who will be applying to commence studies in 2026/27:

1. Apply to the University of Cambridge to study your chosen course: https://www.postgraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/application-process

We advise you to apply to the University as soon as possible. You are not required to specify King's College on your admissions application, but you must be willing to transfer to King's.

2. During your course application process, please indicate that you wish to apply for funding. If you may be eligible, you will be presented with information, through the portal, in order to apply for this Studentship.

The successful candidate will be selected at the discretion of the relevant course Director of Studies, together with Graduate and Senior Tutors. 

If you have any queries about this Studentship, please email: graduate.admissions@kings.cam.ac.uk

Deadline for consideration: 7th January 2026

Studentship Feedback

Towards the end of their time in Cambridge, the holder of the Studentship will be expected to submit a brief report on their academic work, describe their experience at King's, and indicate their intentions for the future.

Refugee Status Definition

In the UK, a refugee is a person who has fled their country, and is seeking protection because of a fear of being persecuted due to their race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion. You have been given permission to stay in the UK, and granted official ‘refugee’ status. You have a letter from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to confirm this. 

University of Cambridge Graduate Courses

University of Cambridge Graduate Admissions

This fellowship* establishes a one-year Masters studentship at King’s College in the University of Cambridge for graduating undergraduate students from Yale University.

The initiative of a Yale alumnus who himself took postgraduate study at King’s College, the King’s-Yale fellowship echoes the longstanding “Concordia Amicabilis” which has existed between the two institutions since the 1930s. The fellowship creates an opportunity for a graduating student from Yale to study in Cambridge, expand their horizons, and nurture and develop their own personal contribution to the community and to society at large.

*This award uses “fellowship” in the Yale sense of the word, to maintain parity with similar postgraduate opportunities disbursed by Yale University. In Cambridge, it is more accurately described as a graduate studentship, and does not endow any of the privileges, rights, or obligations of an Ordinary Fellowship of the College upon the recipient.

The Fellowship

The King's-Yale fellowship will support a candidate who, on completion of their undergraduate degree, wishes to study for a one-year full-time Masters course in any subject (with the exception of MBA) at King's College in the University of Cambridge. The award will cover University Composition (course) fees, maintenance, an allowance for Visa/Immigration Health Surcharge costs, and an allowance for travel to and attending conferences.

The fellowship includes a designated study-bedroom, located at the heart of the College. With views of the Front Court and world-famous Chapel, it is ideally located for the Graduate Suite, the Library and the Dining Hall. The room is named in honour and memory of the historian and academic administrator Charles Seymour, 15th President of Yale, originator of the King’s-Yale concord, and himself a King’s undergraduate from 1901-1904.

How to Apply

The candidate must articulate an interest in, and commitment to, pursuing academic research to the highest standard and outline how they will benefit from engaging in further study of their chosen subject. The candidate must have demonstrated through their aptitude, demeanour and academic results the potential to continue beyond the Masters course to a doctorate or other higher degree in their subject.

The candidate must apply for a place on any one-year Masters course offered by the University of Cambridge, and meet the criteria set by the admitting department or faculty. All one-year Masters courses existing at the time of application are eligible for support from the studentship.

The application and selection process is managed by the Fellowships and Funding Office at Yale University. Interested students should read the guidance on the Yale pages and use the Yale Students Grants Database to make their application.

Fellowships and funding at Yale (external link)

Research at graduate student level is crucial for understanding and solving complex global problems; and these are the young people who go on to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow.

The opportunity to study at King’s at graduate level needs to be available to the most talented students from the widest range of social, cultural and academic backgrounds for ground-breaking research to take place. Yet securing funding for graduate education for both UK and International students is increasingly difficult – and for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, adding to undergraduate student debt with further loans to support graduate study can be a major deterrent.

A gift to support graduate studentships at MPhil or PhD level will help us ensure that access to graduate level study is open to all, not just those with independent means; and that we can bring more of the best minds here from the UK and around the world. 

Some of my most talented students have come from underrepresented groups, and for many of them funding has been a real problem – and one that is getting worse. We need to be able to have confidence that the very best students, irrespective of means, can come here and work to their fullest potential, without constant worries about money.

Anne Davis, Life Fellow in Applied Mathematics

Donate online now to Graduate Studentships.

In 2018 we launched our major Student Access and Support Initiative (SASI), to transform our access and outreach activity and put in place a range of innovative programmes aimed at helping students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to get to King’s, and be fully supported once here.

The earlier cohorts benefitting from SASI are now graduating, often with Firsts. They take their King’s experience into the widest range of career paths, and many go on to further graduate level study and research. 

A gift to the Student Access and Support Initiative will help us strengthen and expand the transformative programmes the College can provide - from post-offer, pre-A level exam mentoring and tutoring to helping offer-holders prepare for life and study at Cambridge, and additional financial help when needed - and ensure that the work to improve equality of access and opportunity can continue.

The generosity of King’s has been incredible. Never doubt that giving to student hardship funds makes a difference. It makes all the difference in the world – thank you.

Joel Mahabir (KC 2021) 

Donate online now to the SASI initiative.