Supporting teaching and research

At Hertford, we are proud to offer our students a rich variety of subjects, taught through the world-renowned Oxford tutorial system. Small-group teaching with leading academics remains at the heart of the Oxford experience. Our fellows and researchers are advancing knowledge on issues of global importance, from Artificial Intelligence to Shakespeare, and from climate change to global health. By supporting academic posts at Hertford, you help to sustain this distinctive style of education while also enabling research that has world impact.

Tutorial fellowships

Tutorial fellowships are the cornerstone of Hertford’s teaching. These dual roles combine world-class research with dedicated undergraduate teaching and pastoral care. They ensure our students benefit from close, personal engagement with subject experts while advancing the frontiers of knowledge. Supporting a fellowship secures both the range of subjects we offer and the future of Oxford’s tutorial system here at Hertford.

Junior research fellowships

Junior research fellowships (JRFs) give outstanding early-career scholars the opportunity to develop their own independent research at Hertford. Awarded on the basis of excellence, these highly competitive positions nurture the next generation of academic leaders. By supporting JRFs, you help us bring the brightest minds to Hertford to tackle some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.