Postdoctoral Research Associateships and Honorary MCR membership

Postdoctoral Research Associateships

Trinity Hall has a research associateship scheme that offers up to 50 postdoctoral researchers admission into the MCR (Middle Combination Room which is for postgraduate students).

These non-stipendiary associateships (distinct from Research Fellowships in terms of both duties and privileges) are available to researchers who have a contract within the University or an affiliated organisation. The scheme provides postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to take full advantage of the Cambridge collegiate system by offering associates College and MCR membership. Opportunities include:

• attending social events, including formal College dinners, subject-based dinners and High Table dinners on select dates during the year
• participating with postgraduates in events in the Middle Common Room (MCR)
• seminars and professional development events run by the College’s PDRAs
• using the College’s facilities—including the MCR, library, dining hall, chapel, cafeteria, bar, sporting facilities, punts, and the College’s beautiful gardens and grounds
• joining the College’s clubs, societies, and sporting groups
• possibly contributing through mentoring, College administration and academic teaching (although this is not expected nor required).