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Institute of Advanced Study

Durham International Junior Research Fellowships

The Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) scheme is designed to attract the most talented researchers in Europe and beyond, and build international networks of scholars with a common passion for the deepest theoretical questions and most pressing practical problems facing humanity.

The JRF scheme is aimed at researchers with significant post-doctoral experience, but recent doctorands of exceptional ability and researchers who have followed non-traditional academic career paths (such as in public corporations, NGOs or industry) are also encouraged to apply.  JRFs will pursue new research ideas of their own design, undertaken in collaboration with academic researchers at Durham University.

Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the diverse spectrum of opportunities offered by the Institutes at Durham, which span the Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and link their proposals to research programmes of the Institutes and their constituent research centres. These Institutes are listed below. Applicants may, however, submit a research proposal that is independent of the Institutes or the Durham Business School, provided that they have a coherent and cogent reason why this research should be conducted in Durham: such 'free-standing' Junior Fellows will be affiliated to the Institute of Advanced Study. 

In order that the JRFs can complete a significant piece of original research during the Fellowship, the normal period of the Fellowship will be 2 years, though Fellows can make a case for a shorter or longer period with a minimum of one year and a maximum of 2.5 years.  

The application deadline has now passed for the 15 Junior Fellowships available to commence between 1 July 2013 and 1 January 2014.  A fourth round of Fellowships will open late 2013.  To be eligible, in line with the terms of funding set by Marie Curie, "researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of their host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the reference date. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account". The reference date is 1 July 2013.  For full details please visit http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.PeopleDetailsCallPage&call_id=381.

There are no nationality restrictions, but the award of a Fellowship will be conditional on a visa and work permit being secured, if required, from the UK Border Agency.  

A member of the Durham academic staff will act as host and Mentor for each Fellow.  Before applying, applicants MUST seek the agreement of a Durham academic to act as their host.  The host will help them to refine their research proposal and ensure that the appropriate facilities for the conduct of the research project are available in the University.  The host is required to complete a proforma (below), which is a required part of the application documentation.

For further details about this scheme and how to apply please consult the 'JRF Further Particulars' document below. 

Application materials will need to be submitted through the Durham University online application system where interested parties can also sign up for the job alert service. 

The Durham International Junior Research Fellowships are supported by the European Union through the COFUND programme. 

JRF Further Particulars