University of Cambridge
Universities in United Kingdom and Ireland · PeterHouse, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Award
- Annual salary: £32,172 Research allowance: £1,796/year Entertainment allowance: £794/year
- Deadline
- 8 Sep 2025
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Level
- Post Doctoral Research (Ph.D)
- Field
- All
- Status
- active
About the scholarship
The Peterhouse Research Fellowships 2026 are prestigious postdoctoral fellowships offered by Peterhouse, the oldest college at the University of Cambridge. Funded by the benefactions of William Stone and others, these fellowships support outstanding early-career researchers to pursue independent research within the intellectually vibrant Cambridge environment.
Eligibility
Applicants for the Peterhouse Research Fellowships at the University of Cambridge must meet the following criteria:
- Academic Background: Be a graduate or current student of a UK or Republic of Ireland university, having passed all first-degree exams by October 1, 2026, with at least a 2.1 classification or equivalent (e.g., GPA 3.5/4.0).
- Ph.D. Status: Have submitted a Ph.D. thesis no earlier than 18 months before October 1, 2026, and be capable of conducting independent research.
- Research Proposal: Submit a detailed research proposal (max. 2,000 words) outlining an independent research project aligned with Peterhouse’s academic priorities.
- Application Process: Submit an online application via the Peterhouse portal, including a CV, academic transcripts, the research proposal, and two academic references.
- English Proficiency: Demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS 7.0, no band below 6.5, or TOEFL iBT 90) if English is not the first language.
- Research Experience: Provide evidence of research capability through publications, conference presentations, or prior research projects.
Selection prioritizes early-career researchers with outstanding potential to contribute to Cambridge’s intellectual community.
