Fellowships in Psychology
We support early‑career researchers who are considering applying for fellowships in the Department of Psychology.
Whether you already have a specific scheme in mind, or are still exploring options, we can help you navigate the process and plan your application.
How we support you
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Identifying suitable fellowship schemes
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Planning timelines and requirements early
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Costing and preparing your application
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Navigating UKRI, ERC and other funders
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Coordinating departmental and central requirements
Applying for a fellowship in Psychology at Cambridge
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World‑leading research with a strong collaborative and multidisciplinary approach
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Access to a wide range of research groups, centres and facilities
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Opportunities to engage with a vibrant academic community
Getting started
We encourage you to get in touch early to discuss your plans — even at the idea stage.
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Email: grants@psychol.cam.ac.uk
To support your application, we normally ask for a minimum of 6 weeks’ notice before the deadline.
Looking ahead
We are continuing to improve how we support fellowship applicants, including:
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clearer guidance in one place
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earlier conversations around requirements
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workshops for early‑career researchers
Types of fellowships
Early career fellowships
These fellowships are typically for researchers in their first or second postdoctoral position.
They are usually linked to an existing research group, with an academic supervisor in the Department.
Examples include:
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Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Fellowships
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ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowships
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Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships
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British Academy Fellowships
➡️ We can help you identify a suitable scheme and get started.
Applicants will need to contact a potential supervisor directly, and agreement to supervise is required before submission.
Mid‑career and senior fellowships
These fellowships are for more experienced researchers (typically with several years postdoctoral experience).
They often include funding to support:
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your own research
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additional team members (e.g. postdoc or research assistant)
Examples include:
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Wellcome Career Development Awards
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ERC Grants
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MRC Fellowships
➡️ These applications usually require departmental approval before submission
(provided via the Research Strategy Committee)