Newnham Fellowship Scholarship 2027 in UK | Fully Funded

Overview

The Newnham Fellowship is a prestigious, fully funded three-year research opportunity hosted at Newnham College, University of Cambridge. It is designed for outstanding female early-career researchers across various fields, including science, engineering, arts, humanities, and social sciences. Fellows can focus entirely on independent research without any compulsory teaching duties.

Benefits

• A starting stipend of £38,784 per year with annual progression based on the University of Cambridge salary scale.
• Research funding to support conference participation and related scholarly activities.
• A one-time grant of up to £10,000 to organise an approved Newnham-based academic event.
• Potential access to college accommodation available for rent.
• Membership in the College Governing Body and access to Cambridge’s facilities.

Eligibility

• Open exclusively to women of all nationalities with no age limit.
• Applicants must have recently completed a PhD or submitted their thesis, with no more than a few years of full-time postdoctoral experience.
• Must demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and the potential for an international academic career.
• Visa holders are eligible to apply, subject to obtaining a valid visa for the full fellowship duration.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official Newnham College Research Fellowships webpage to view stream-specific guidance documents.
2. Download the relevant application information document for your field of study.
3. Prepare all necessary application materials, including a detailed research proposal and a curriculum vitae.
4. Submit your completed application ahead of the official deadline.

Deadline

The deadline is 3 September 2026 for Science, Mathematics, Engineering & Psychology streams, and 10 September 2026 for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences.