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College Research Associate Competition 2026

The Wolfson College Annual College Research Associate (CRA) competition 2026 is now closed for applications. Next year's competition will be advertised in the summer 2027.

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Who can apply to be a CRA at Wolfson College?   

Up to 10 positions as College Research Associates are usually available each year to those actively engaged in research within the University of Cambridge and its associated institutions.

The College is looking for outstanding, creative researchers in any discipline, particularly those who can develop the research and scope of the Wolfson College Research Networks.

Whether it be practical solutions or visionary ideals, Wolfson is committed to fostering and supporting new concepts and finding innovative solutions to global problems – and that means bringing world-class researchers into our community.

Key dates

The 2026 competition officially opens for applications on 15 June 2026. The closing date for applications is 12:00 pm on 24 July 2026.

How to apply

To apply, please download the Further Particulars (below) and then complete the online Application Form, which will also enable you to request a reference. 

Joining the Wolfson College community

Wolfson is a college that is actively engaged with the world, a quality underlined by the Wolfson College Research Networks, which unite the College community in addressing some of the most urgent issues in the world today.

CRAs join a cohort of dynamic and exciting researchers, among them an active group of exceptional Junior Research Fellows (JRFs), who not only conduct innovative research and engage directly with 21st-century issues but also support our students, providing them with mentoring and guidance to join the next generation of researchers.