William of Wykeham Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in the Humanities

Competitive three-year junior research fellowship (JRF) enabling an early-career humanist to conduct independent scholarly research with Senior Common Room fellowship.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: PhD awarded within the past 3 years in History, English, Classics, or Modern Languages
English language proficiency: Fluent English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Curriculum vitae, 1,000-word proposed research project, and two published article samples
Recommendation letters: Three academic referees

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: £28,500 annual salary plus free college dining rights and housing allowance
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: Postdoctoral research fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official New College, University of Oxford documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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