Junior Research Fellowship

Gradel Institute of Charity; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Oxford offers a Junior Research Fellowship for two years, starting 1st September 2026. Ideal candidates are early-stage post-doctoral researchers or advanced doctoral students focusing on the non-profit sector. The fellowship includes a stipend of £33,400 p.a., housing allowance, and additional benefits like free meals. Applications are due by 22nd November 2025.

Benefits

Housing allowance of £2,571 p.a.

Free meals when available

Research account of £1,700 p.a.

Entertainment budget of £285 p.a.

Qualifications

• Independent and original academic research focused on non-profit and voluntary sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent academic research.
• Engage in research within the non-profit sector.

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD) completed no longer than 2 years ago or at least 2 years of a DPhil/PhD

Job description

Overview

New College, University of Oxford, invites applications for a Junior Research Fellowship, which is tenable for a fixed period of two years from 1st September 2026 based at The Gradel Institute of Charity, New College, Oxford.

This is a full-time position, with work carried out in Oxford at the GIC Offices.

Responsibilities

The person appointed will be expected to undertake their own independent and original academic research focused on any aspect of the non-profit and voluntary sector.

Eligibility

The Fellowship is open to those who are either in the early stages of post-doctoral research (having completed a PHD no longer than 2 years ago, or at an advanced stage of doctoral research (having completed at least 2 years of a DPhil/PhD at the point of application).

Candidates may not previously have held a Junior Research Fellowship or comparable appointment of more than two years (excluding breaks for parental/caring leave etc).

Benefits and Terms

The Fellowship carries a stipend of £33,400 p.a. (subject to review). The appointment will be pensionable under the USS scheme, details of which are available here: https://www.uss.co.uk/.

The Fellow is entitled to a housing allowance (currently £2,571 p.a.) or to free accommodation in College if suitable rooms are available. In addition, Fellows are entitled to free lunch and dinner at the common table when this is available, a research account of £1,700 p.a. and an entertainment budget of £285 p.a.

The appointment will be for a fixed period of two years without possibility of renewal.

Application and Further Information

Further particulars are available.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 22nd November 2025. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that their application arrives in full by the deadline.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity

New College is committed to increasing diversity across all parts of the institution and to welcoming under-represented groups. It aims to provide an inclusive environment which promotes equality and maintains a working, learning and social context in which the rights and dignity of all its members are respected to assist them in reaching their full potential. The College is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to the University’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice, a copy of which is available on request.

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