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Wednesday 25th March 2026

Environmental Ethics Fellowship at Cambridge University 2026

The Schweitzer Institute’s Research Fellowship

The Schweitzer Institute’s Research Fellowship offers a distinctive opportunity for a scholar in environmental ethics to develop their work while participating in the intellectual life of Cambridge. The Fellowship includes residency at Peterhouse, the University’s oldest college, for the Michaelmas Term (October–December).

 The Fellowship offers:

  • A research associateship at Peterhouse.
  • Full dining rights in college.
  • Membership of the Senior Common Room.
  • Access to University of Cambridge libraries and other facilities.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

  • Pursue an independent programme of research.
  • Deliver a public lecture at Peterhouse.
  • Attend an environmental ethics conference at the college in late November.
  • Present a short paper at the conference outlining the research undertaken during the Fellowship.

Further details can be found here: 

https://schweitzer.institute/fellowship

Applicants should write to director@schweitzer.institute with an up‑to‑date CV and a clear statement of the research they propose to undertake during their tenure.

The deadline for submissions is 23:55 on 25 March, with online interviews to be held in April.

Thursday 26th March 2026

Wellcome Career Development Awards

Wellcome, GB


This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.

Closing date 26 March 2026

Closing date note 15:00 GMT

Deadline Information Closing time: 15:00 (GMT/BST)

Recurrence This call is repeated 3 times a year.

Career Development Awards - Funding for Mid-Career Researchers | Research Funding | Wellcome

Friday 15th May 2026 NEW!

Mathematics in Africa

London Mathematical Society, GB

This provides partial support for mathematical activities based in Africa. Activities can include:
  • Attendance to mathematical conferences or workshops.
  • The organisation of mathematical conferences or workshops.
  • Mathematical research collaborations.
Closing date:
15 May 2026
Recurrence:
This call is repeated 3 times a year.
Award type:
Collaboration Opportunities & Networking; Conferences, Events or Seminars; Travel

More Info (lms.ac.uk)

Tuesday 21st July 2026 NEW!

Early-Career Awards

Wellcome Trust

Early-Career Awards

This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the end of the award, they will be ready to lead their own independent research programme.
Closing date:
21 July 2026
Closing date note:
15:00 BST
Recurrence:
This call is repeated 3 times a year.
Award type:
Fellowships or Post-doctoral Awards

More Info (ellcome.org)