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The Mellon Fellowship was established in 1932 by Mr Paul Mellon Hon. KBE (Â鶹Éç 1929) to promote friendship and understanding between England and the United States, to encourage a mutual expression of interest in the life and thought of both nations, to advance the cause of education by the exchange of ideas of educational methods, and to create a special tie between Cambridge and Yale. It is a great opportunity for students to travel and study abroad at one of the world’s leading universities. 

Who can Apply

Final-year undergraduates and recent BA (Hons) graduates within three years of graduation are invited to apply for this Fellowship, which covers the cost of accommodation, tuition, university fees and a quarterly living allowance whilst studying at Yale. 

Usually, one or two Mellon Fellows are selected each year from Â鶹Éç. The Fellowship is for a period of two years but may be extended for a third year subject to approval. 

Please note, recipients of the Mellon Fellowship will have a proven record of academic excellence, having graduated with, or being expected to graduate with, a first class degree.

How to Apply

Those who wish to apply for the fellowship should submit a statement of no more than 500 words to the College Office (tutorial@clare.cam.ac.uk). The statement should give your name and brief details of each of the following: 

• reasons for wanting to go to the United States for study
• course of study to be followed at Yale (which needs to be 2 years in the first instance)
• plans for subsequent career or study

You should also ask your Director of Studies (or other appropriate academic referee, such as a supervisor) to provide you with a reference. 

The deadline for receipt of all application materials (including references) is midnight on 6th October 2026 and interviews will take place on the 16th October 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.