Apply for the Jesus College Cambridge Science Research Fellowship 2026 - a paid, three-year Research Fellowship at Jesus College in the University of Cambridge, normally starting 1 October 2027.
One Fellowship is available in a listed science subject (or a cross-disciplinary project involving at least one of those subjects). Remuneration starts from £32,882 per year. Applications, including two referees’ reports, must reach the College by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Quick Facts - Jesus College Science Research Fellowship 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| College | Jesus College, University of Cambridge |
| Location | Cambridge, United Kingdom (CB5 8BL) |
| Type | Fixed-term Research Fellowship (paid) |
| Duration | Three years, normally from 1 October 2027 |
| Awards | One Science Research Fellowship |
| Stipend | From £32,882 per year (University of Cambridge salary scale, step 35) |
| Career stage | Late-stage PhD or recently completed PhD (typically under 5 years of full-time research) |
| Deadline | 5pm, Wednesday 30 September 2026 |
| Portal opens | Monday 3 August 2026 |
| Official apply | Jesus College JRF Application Portal |
Eligible Subjects
Applications are invited in one of the following fields. Cross-disciplinary projects are welcome if they involve at least one listed subject (for example, Computer Science and Linguistics) - those candidates should apply to this Science competition, not the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences competition:
- Biological Anthropology
- Biology / Biological Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Ecology
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Mathematics / Mathematical Sciences
- Medicine
- Natural Sciences
- Physics
- Psychology
- Veterinary Sciences
Who Can Apply
- Early-career researchers: graduate students in the later stages of a PhD, or postdoctoral researchers who have recently been awarded a PhD
- Candidates who have undertaken more than five years of full-time research are unlikely to be considered
- The College may consider exceptions; you can present a case during the application process
- The College is an equal opportunities employer
What the Fellowship Provides
- Stipend from £32,882 per annum (step 35 of the University salary scale), subject to scale increases
- Free dinner or lunch for all Research Fellows, whether living in or out of College
- Possible reimbursement of certain research benefits
- Eligibility to join the University Pension Scheme
- A College ‘bench fee’ of the order of £12,000 per year (subject to annual review) so the Fellow can access University Department facilities
Selection Process
- Register and apply online via the JRF portal, including two referees’ reports
- Shortlist: candidates are asked to upload written work (up to 40,000 words) and a 500-word statement on the importance of their current and proposed work
- Incomplete applications are not accepted
How to Apply
- Read the official vacancy and Science Further Particulars (PDF).
- Register at https://jrf.jesus.cam.ac.uk/ (portal available from Monday 3 August 2026).
- Complete the application and ensure two referees’ reports are submitted through the system.
- Submit everything by 5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Official Links
Apply - Jesus College JRF Portal
Official vacancy - Science Research Fellowship
Further Particulars and Fellowship Details (PDF)
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FAQs - Jesus College Science Research Fellowship 2026
What is the application deadline?
5pm on Wednesday 30 September 2026. Both your application and two referees’ reports must arrive by this time.
When does the Fellowship start?
It is a three-year post normally commencing on 1 October 2027.
How much is the stipend?
From £32,882 per year (University of Cambridge salary scale, step 35), plus meals, pension eligibility, and research benefits.
Is this for Arts subjects too?
No. This is the Science competition. Cross-disciplinary work that includes a listed science subject should apply here. There is a separate Arts Research Fellowship at Jesus College.
Can I apply if I have more than five years of research experience?
Candidates with more than five years of full-time research are unlikely to be considered, though the College may allow exceptions if you make a case in the application.
Where do I apply?
Register and apply at https://jrf.jesus.cam.ac.uk/
