Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge
Salary:
£36,924 - £45,163
Starting Date:
Between 01 October 2025 and 28 February 2026
Tenure:
2 Years
The Institute of Astronomy is pleased to invite expressions of interest from suitably qualified researchers who wish to apply for a Newton International Fellowship to be held at the Institute.
The Newton International Fellowship programme provides support for outstanding early career researchers to make a first step towards developing an independent research career through gaining experience across international borders. The fellowships will enable researchers to access expertise, gain new perspectives and build long-lasting collaborative relationships. The fellowship provides three years funding to attract international early career researchers to establish and conduct their research in a UK host organisation.
To be eligible to apply you must:
- have a PhD, or will have a PhD by the time the funding starts
- have no more than seven years of active full time postdoctoral experience at the time of application (discounting career breaks, but including teaching experience and/or time spent in industry on research)
- be working outside the UK
- not hold UK citizenship
Applicants are permitted to apply for up to £280,000 to cover their own salary, on -costs and related overheads for the two years of the fellowship, as well as research expenses funding.
For further details, please see: Newton International Fellowships | Royal Society
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In the first instance applicants should make contact with a member of the Institute's Faculty | Institute of Astronomy who has related research interests to discuss the possibility of hosting the fellowship within the Institute.
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We ask that applicants secure support from a member of our academic staff, and then inform our administration of their intent to apply (by e-mailing fellowships@ast.cam.ac.uk) by 26th February 2025 at the latest.
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Applications must be submitted by the applicant by 11th March to allow time for internal approval before the Royal Society deadline on 18th March.
Application Deadline Date:
26 February 2025