Launch Your Academic Career with Sidney Sussex College Cambridge Research Fellowships 2026
About Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge
Founded in 1596, Sidney Sussex College is renowned for its academic excellence, supportive research environment, and historic yet dynamic campus life. Fellows benefit from access to College facilities, research funding, and a stimulating intellectual atmosphere that fosters innovation, collaboration, and academic growth.
Available Research Fellowships
Sidney Sussex College is offering two fellowships: one in the Sciences, including Mathematics, Engineering, Biological, Medical, and Veterinary Sciences, and one in Literary Studies, including English, Modern and Medieval Languages, and Classics. These fellowships are designed for PhD students close to completion or postdoctoral researchers within three years of their PhD.
Eligible Candidates
Benefits of the Fellowship
Research Fellows receive a competitive stipend starting at £28,031 per annum for PhD holders or £25,249 per annum before PhD submission. College-owned accommodation options are available with subsidized rent, or Fellows may receive a £5,900 living-out allowance if they choose to live independently. Additional benefits include a £1,500 annual academic allowance for research and teaching expenses, a £500 entertainment allowance, dining privileges at Fellows’ dinners, and social access to College events. Fellows may also gain up to four hours per week of undergraduate teaching experience, compensated at the University supervision rate.
Why Apply for Sidney Sussex Research Fellowships
Joining Sidney Sussex College as a Research Fellow provides an unparalleled platform for launching an academic career. Fellows benefit from financial support, research funding, teaching opportunities, access to world-class facilities, and the prestige of Cambridge University, making this fellowship an ideal step for ambitious scholars ready to make their mark in academia.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online through the official portal. Candidates must ensure that two referees submit recommendations before the deadline. The application deadline is Wednesday, 1 October 2025 , with references due by Friday, 3 October 2025. Interviews will take place in late November 2025.