A prestigious university in the UK is seeking to appoint 3 Senior Fellows for a year-long fellowship aimed at promoting interdisciplinary historical research. Ideal candidates should hold a doctorate granted more than 10 years ago and have an established track record of published research. This full-time fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community and to lead innovative research projects. Applications are due by noon on 17th December 2025.
Dec 13, 2025
Full time
A prestigious university in the UK is seeking to appoint 3 Senior Fellows for a year-long fellowship aimed at promoting interdisciplinary historical research. Ideal candidates should hold a doctorate granted more than 10 years ago and have an established track record of published research. This full-time fixed-term position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vibrant academic community and to lead innovative research projects. Applications are due by noon on 17th December 2025.
University of Oxford - Koch History Centre Fellowship The Koch History Centre provides a new institutional home in Oxford for the pursuit of world class historical research. Funded initially for 5 years, the Centre received its first intake of fellows in 2025. The Centre aims to promote curiosity driven humanities research with a strong emphasis on multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. The Centre has its home at Wadham College, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PN, and the Faculty of History, which is based in the new, purpose built Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The Centre appoints 9 Fellows each year. The emphasis on attracting early career scholars flows from the desire to nurture outstanding researchers, who will shape the field for the next generation. Fellowships will be for one year (i.e., 12 months), and are open to any postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded their PhD at the time of application. Allowances will be made in the assessment of an applicant's track record within this 10 year limit for periods of maternity or carers leave, and illness. Extensions to the 10 year limit will not be made, but those beyond this are encouraged to apply to the Senior Fellowship positions. Please ensure that you have applied to the correct ad for your situation, as ineligible Fellowship applications will not automatically be considered for Senior Fellowships. The theme chosen for 2026 7 is Scarcity and Abundance. Given the Centre's commitment to attracting historians with expertise in a broad range of periods and cultures, these terms should be understood as widely as possible. We welcome applications from scholars of ancient history through to contemporary history, and across all geographical and thematic ranges. About you You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post qualification research experience (postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded a PhD at the time of application), with an established (inter)national reputation and publication record. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies, and have the ability to independently plan and manage a research project. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months. Application Process All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. You will be required to complete a three page supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post and including details of your proposed project, a three page curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please check the further particulars for more detailed instructions on formatting and what these documents should include. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 17th December 2025 can be considered. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates or questions on your application via the same means. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Committed to equality and valuing diversity Contact Information All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures, reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
University of Oxford - Koch History Centre Fellowship The Koch History Centre provides a new institutional home in Oxford for the pursuit of world class historical research. Funded initially for 5 years, the Centre received its first intake of fellows in 2025. The Centre aims to promote curiosity driven humanities research with a strong emphasis on multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. The Centre has its home at Wadham College, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PN, and the Faculty of History, which is based in the new, purpose built Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The Centre appoints 9 Fellows each year. The emphasis on attracting early career scholars flows from the desire to nurture outstanding researchers, who will shape the field for the next generation. Fellowships will be for one year (i.e., 12 months), and are open to any postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded their PhD at the time of application. Allowances will be made in the assessment of an applicant's track record within this 10 year limit for periods of maternity or carers leave, and illness. Extensions to the 10 year limit will not be made, but those beyond this are encouraged to apply to the Senior Fellowship positions. Please ensure that you have applied to the correct ad for your situation, as ineligible Fellowship applications will not automatically be considered for Senior Fellowships. The theme chosen for 2026 7 is Scarcity and Abundance. Given the Centre's commitment to attracting historians with expertise in a broad range of periods and cultures, these terms should be understood as widely as possible. We welcome applications from scholars of ancient history through to contemporary history, and across all geographical and thematic ranges. About you You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post qualification research experience (postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded a PhD at the time of application), with an established (inter)national reputation and publication record. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies, and have the ability to independently plan and manage a research project. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months. Application Process All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. You will be required to complete a three page supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post and including details of your proposed project, a three page curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please check the further particulars for more detailed instructions on formatting and what these documents should include. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 17th December 2025 can be considered. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates or questions on your application via the same means. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Committed to equality and valuing diversity Contact Information All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures, reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net
University of Oxford - Koch History Centre Senior Fellowship The Koch History Centre provides a new institutional home in Oxford for the pursuit of world class historical research. Funded initially for 5 years, the Centre received its first intake of fellows in 2025. The Centre aims to promote curiosity driven humanities research with a strong emphasis on multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. The Centre has its home at Wadham College, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PN, and the Faculty of History, which is based in the new, purpose built Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The Centre will appoint 3 senior fellows each year. Senior fellowships will be of one year's duration and will be open to individuals whose PhD was granted more than 10 years before their application. Allowances will be made in the assessment of an applicant's track record for periods of maternity or carers leave, and illness. About you You will hold a doctorate granted more than 10 years prior to the submission of this application, and have an established (inter)national publication record and reputation with a track record of internationally outstanding research. You will also be able to evidence active contributions to academic communities at national and/or international conferences, and proven expertise in multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. Experience of leading research programmes, including setting the strategic direction, would be desirable. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months. Application Process All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form the selection decision. You will be required to complete a three page supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post and including details of your proposed project, a five page curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please check the further particulars for more detailed instructions on formatting and what these documents should include. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 17th December 2025 can be considered. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates or questions on your application via the same means. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
University of Oxford - Koch History Centre Senior Fellowship The Koch History Centre provides a new institutional home in Oxford for the pursuit of world class historical research. Funded initially for 5 years, the Centre received its first intake of fellows in 2025. The Centre aims to promote curiosity driven humanities research with a strong emphasis on multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. The Centre has its home at Wadham College, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PN, and the Faculty of History, which is based in the new, purpose built Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The Centre will appoint 3 senior fellows each year. Senior fellowships will be of one year's duration and will be open to individuals whose PhD was granted more than 10 years before their application. Allowances will be made in the assessment of an applicant's track record for periods of maternity or carers leave, and illness. About you You will hold a doctorate granted more than 10 years prior to the submission of this application, and have an established (inter)national publication record and reputation with a track record of internationally outstanding research. You will also be able to evidence active contributions to academic communities at national and/or international conferences, and proven expertise in multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. Experience of leading research programmes, including setting the strategic direction, would be desirable. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months. Application Process All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form the selection decision. You will be required to complete a three page supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post and including details of your proposed project, a five page curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please check the further particulars for more detailed instructions on formatting and what these documents should include. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 17th December 2025 can be considered. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates or questions on your application via the same means. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Committed to equality and valuing diversity
University of Oxford - Koch History Centre Fellowship The Koch History Centre provides a new institutional home in Oxford for the pursuit of world class historical research. Funded initially for 5 years, the Centre received its first intake of fellows in 2025. The Centre aims to promote curiosity driven humanities research with a strong emphasis on multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. The Centre has its home at Wadham College, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PN, and the Faculty of History, which is based in the new, purpose built Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The Centre appoints 9 Fellows each year. The emphasis on attracting early career scholars flows from the desire to nurture outstanding researchers, who will shape the field for the next generation. Fellowships will be for one year (i.e., 12 months), and are open to any postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded their PhD at the time of application. Allowances will be made in the assessment of an applicant's track record within this 10 year limit for periods of maternity or carers leave, and illness. Extensions to the 10 year limit will not be made, but those beyond this are encouraged to apply to the Senior Fellowship positions. Please ensure that you have applied to the correct ad for your situation, as ineligible Fellowship applications will not automatically be considered for Senior Fellowships. The theme chosen for 2026 7 is Scarcity and Abundance. Given the Centre's commitment to attracting historians with expertise in a broad range of periods and cultures, these terms should be understood as widely as possible. We welcome applications from scholars of ancient history through to contemporary history, and across all geographical and thematic ranges. About you You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post qualification research experience (postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded a PhD at the time of application), with an established (inter)national reputation and publication record. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies, and have the ability to independently plan and manage a research project. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months. Application Process All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. You will be required to complete a three page supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post and including details of your proposed project, a three page curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please check the further particulars for more detailed instructions on formatting and what these documents should include. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 17th December 2025 can be considered. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates or questions on your application via the same means. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Committed to equality and valuing diversity Contact Information All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures, reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
University of Oxford - Koch History Centre Fellowship The Koch History Centre provides a new institutional home in Oxford for the pursuit of world class historical research. Funded initially for 5 years, the Centre received its first intake of fellows in 2025. The Centre aims to promote curiosity driven humanities research with a strong emphasis on multi and inter disciplinary approaches to the study of history. The Centre has its home at Wadham College, Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3PN, and the Faculty of History, which is based in the new, purpose built Stephen A Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 6GG. The Centre appoints 9 Fellows each year. The emphasis on attracting early career scholars flows from the desire to nurture outstanding researchers, who will shape the field for the next generation. Fellowships will be for one year (i.e., 12 months), and are open to any postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded their PhD at the time of application. Allowances will be made in the assessment of an applicant's track record within this 10 year limit for periods of maternity or carers leave, and illness. Extensions to the 10 year limit will not be made, but those beyond this are encouraged to apply to the Senior Fellowship positions. Please ensure that you have applied to the correct ad for your situation, as ineligible Fellowship applications will not automatically be considered for Senior Fellowships. The theme chosen for 2026 7 is Scarcity and Abundance. Given the Centre's commitment to attracting historians with expertise in a broad range of periods and cultures, these terms should be understood as widely as possible. We welcome applications from scholars of ancient history through to contemporary history, and across all geographical and thematic ranges. About you You will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil with post qualification research experience (postdoctoral, early career (tenure track) or tenured academic within 10 years of being awarded a PhD at the time of application), with an established (inter)national reputation and publication record. You will also possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research projects and methodologies, and have the ability to independently plan and manage a research project. This post is full time, fixed term for 12 months. Application Process All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. You will be required to complete a three page supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria for the post and including details of your proposed project, a three page curriculum vitae, and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. Please check the further particulars for more detailed instructions on formatting and what these documents should include. Only applications submitted online and received before noon Wednesday 17th December 2025 can be considered. Please note that you will receive an automated email from our online recruitment portal to confirm receipt of your application. Please check your spam/junk mail if you do not receive this email. You may also receive updates or questions on your application via the same means. Please be aware that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide feedback on unsuccessful applications. Committed to equality and valuing diversity Contact Information All practical and procedural queries should be sent to our recruitments team: . All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence; they will not form part of the selection decision. H-Net, in accordance with its policies and procedures, reserves the right to reject, edit, and/or delete any posting that is found to violate its policies and/or procedures, and/or is found to violate federal or state law. Additionally, the pages and documents posted on this site often include links to information created by other public and private organizations. The inclusion of any material is not intended to endorse any views expressed, or products or services. These materials may contain the views and recommendations of the individual subscriber/user, as well as links or references to information created and maintained by other public and private organizations. The opinions expressed in any of these materials do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of H-Net
A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is offering a Fellowship aimed at early-career scholars for historical research. This full-time, fixed-term position lasts 12 months, supporting diverse expertise in history related to the theme 'Scarcity and Abundance'. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil and possess an established reputation in their discipline. Applications, which require a detailed supporting statement and CV, must be submitted online by December 17, 2025.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is offering a Fellowship aimed at early-career scholars for historical research. This full-time, fixed-term position lasts 12 months, supporting diverse expertise in history related to the theme 'Scarcity and Abundance'. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil and possess an established reputation in their discipline. Applications, which require a detailed supporting statement and CV, must be submitted online by December 17, 2025.
A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is offering a Fellowship aimed at early-career scholars for historical research. This full-time, fixed-term position lasts 12 months, supporting diverse expertise in history related to the theme 'Scarcity and Abundance'. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil and possess an established reputation in their discipline. Applications, which require a detailed supporting statement and CV, must be submitted online by December 17, 2025.
Dec 12, 2025
Full time
A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is offering a Fellowship aimed at early-career scholars for historical research. This full-time, fixed-term position lasts 12 months, supporting diverse expertise in history related to the theme 'Scarcity and Abundance'. Candidates should hold a relevant PhD/DPhil and possess an established reputation in their discipline. Applications, which require a detailed supporting statement and CV, must be submitted online by December 17, 2025.