University of Cambridge – Herchel Smith Postdoctoral Fellowships 2027 | UK
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The Herchel Smith Postdoctoral Fellowships are among the most prestigious postdoctoral research opportunities at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom. The fellowship aims to attract outstanding early-career researchers and support them in producing internationally excellent research in the biological sciences, physical sciences, and pure mathematics.
Host Institution:
University of Cambridge
Study Level:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Funding Type:
Highly competitive partial funding
Available Subjects:
Pure Mathematics, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Experimental Sciences, and related disciplines within the Biological and Physical SciencesFellowship Duration:
Minimum of 2 years, up to a maximum of 3 yearsFinancial Benefits:
Annual salary approximately £32,236 – £39,609
Research support grant up to £15,000 per year
Relocation support up to £3,500
Visa and immigration cost reimbursement up to £1,500
One return trip home allowance up to £500
College affiliation support up to £500 per year
Employment Benefits:
University staff statusEligibility for the University pension scheme
33 days of annual leave plus public holidays
Optional paid teaching opportunities up to 6 hours per week
Eligible Nationalities:
Open to applicants of all nationalities
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degreeCandidates should be at an early stage of their academic career
Demonstrated academic excellence and independent research potential
Ability to reside and conduct research in Cambridge during the fellowship period
Application Process:
Fellowships are advertised annually by the relevant departments
Applications are submitted through the University of Cambridge’s official recruitment portal