
Deadline: 28 March 2025
Duration: 1 October 2025 – 31 August 2029
Salary: £38,249
Newnham College seeks an outstanding early-career female researcher for a Research Fellowship in subjects related to economic and social development and/or international relations in the Global South.
The Fellow will be based at the Margaret Anstee Centre, which honors Dame Margaret Anstee, the first woman Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and a Newnham graduate.
Key Areas of Research Focus:
- International development trends.
- Inclusive social and economic change.
- Archives of the Disappeared – addressing research, documentation, and evidence collection challenges related to violence-affected communities and cultures.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Women candidates who have completed and been awarded their doctoral degrees.
- Applicants should be engaged in translational research—focused on knowledge exchange, impact, and real-world change.
Fellowship Benefits:
- Generous stipend.
- £10,000 research event fund (for a conference, workshop, or seminar series).
- Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator support to leverage research impact.
- Opportunity to connect with University of Cambridge Departments/Centres.
Application:
- Applications close on 28 March 2025 (23:59 GMT).
- Fellowship begins on 1 October 2025.
For full application details, visit the Margaret Anstee Centre website via the provided link.