CDL Research Fellowship 2027 Oxford St John’s College

Contexte

Early-career researchers seeking an opportunity to establish an independent academic profile at one of the world’s leading universities can now apply for the St John’s College Oxford Career Development Research Fellowships 2027. The prestigious fellowship programme offers up to six appointments across multiple disciplines and provides four years of funded research support at the University of Oxford.

The fellowships are designed for researchers who have recently completed, or are close to completing, a doctoral degree and wish to pursue full-time research while becoming part of Oxford’s vibrant collegiate community.

Missions et responsabilités

• St John’s College, Oxford, will appoint up to six Career Development Research Fellows starting from 1 October 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The fellowships are fixed-term positions lasting four years and are intended to support promising researchers as they develop their academic careers.
• Successful fellows will have the opportunity to pursue independent research, engage with the College’s scholarly community, and strengthen their research profile within an internationally recognised academic environment.
• Applications are invited in the following subject areas: Economics (Economics of science, Research policy, Higher education, Experimental economics, Quasi-experimental research, Policy design and evaluation).
• Other Available Disciplines: Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Modern Arabic Literature with a life-writing focus), Anthropology of Forced Migration, Philosophy, Human Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, and Interdisciplinary applications.
• The successful candidate in Economics may also have opportunities to collaborate with the Fellow for Research on seminars and events related to their field.

Profil recherché

• Applicants should be early-career researchers who have recently completed a doctorate, or are close to completing a doctorate and will have submitted their thesis no later than three months before the fellowship start date.
• Candidates must clearly indicate the subject area for which they are applying.
• Additional subject-specific requirements may apply depending on the fellowship discipline.
• Competitive applicants should demonstrate a strong publication or research record relative to career stage, present a clear and innovative research agenda, show how their work contributes to the chosen discipline, highlight leadership, collaboration, and academic impact, tailor application materials to the specific fellowship subject area, and provide evidence of future research potential and independence.
• Applicants in Philosophy should note that written work must be submitted alongside an updated CV.

Conditions et avantages

• Four-year full-time research appointment
• Annual salary of £42,254
• Additional Oxford University Weighting Payment of £1,730 per year
• Membership in the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS)
• Access to Oxford’s world-class research environment
• Opportunities for collaboration with leading scholars
• Integration into the academic and collegiate life of St John’s College

Dossier de candidature

• Completed online application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research proposal or supporting documents as required
• Academic publications or written work where applicable (mandatory written work for Philosophy applicants)
• References and supporting documentation specified by the College

Comment postuler

Applications must be submitted through the official St John’s College fellowship application portal. Applicants are encouraged to review the detailed eligibility requirements, fellowship conditions, and subject-specific guidance before applying.

The deadline for submitting applications is 23 October 2026 at 1:00 PM (UK time). Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted, and late applications will not be considered.

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