Clare Hall, a prestigious graduate college at the University of Cambridge, has announced two exceptional research fellowship opportunities for 2025: the Betty Behrens Research Fellowship and the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellowship.
Both fellowships are designed to support early-career researchers in their academic pursuits, offering a unique platform for scholarly development in a supportive environment.
1# Betty Behrens Research Fellowship
Tenable From: October 2025
This three-year stipendiary fellowship focuses on fostering research aimed at understanding and mitigating forms of antisocial behavior that result in severe personal and societal challenges. Past fellows have conducted studies in fields such as criminology and developmental psychology.
Benefits:
- Annual Stipend: £37,233.09 (subject to annual inflation review).
- Free meals for Fellows.
- Limited charged accommodation options for singles, couples, and families.
Eligibility:
- Open to recent PhD graduates or those about to complete their PhD (thesis submission required by the application deadline).
- Research must align with the fellowship’s focus on antisocial behavior and personality disorders.
- Candidates must not have previously held a Research Fellowship at Oxford or Cambridge.
Additional Information:
- Fellows are exempt from teaching duties and serve on the College Governing Body.
- Residence in Cambridge during Full Term is required, with leave possible for research purposes.
2# Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Isaac Newton Trust Research Fellowship
Tenable From: October 2025
This three-year fellowship, co-funded by the Isaac Newton Trust, supports researchers in the arts, humanities, and social sciences.
Benefits:
- Annual Stipend: £37,233.09 (subject to annual inflation review).
- Free meals for Fellows.
- Accommodation options on a charged rental basis.
Eligibility:
- Open to candidates within five years of post-doctoral research in relevant fields.
- PhD submission required by the application deadline.
- Preference for early-stage researchers who have not held similar fellowships at Oxford or Cambridge.
Additional Information:
- Research Fellows are limited to four hours of elective teaching per week.
- Residence in Cambridge during Full Term is required.
Application Requirements
All applicants must submit the following documents via the Fellowship Application Portal:
- Letter of Application: A one-page cover letter.
- CV: Two pages, including a publication list.
- Personal Statement: One page outlining research trajectory and motivation.
- Research Proposal: Two pages (max 1500 words), including title, background, methodology, and expected outcomes.
- Work Sample: A representative research publication or thesis chapter.
- Supporting Letters: Three reference letters and a Head of Department statement confirming resource availability.
Apply: https://www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/rf/.
Key Deadlines
- Application Submission: By 2nd February 2025.
- Reference Submission: By 9th February 2025.
- Interview Dates: 26th and 27th February 2025.
- Results Notification: Early March 2025.