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Research fellow

A research fellow is an academic research position at a university or a similar research institution, usually for academic staff or faculty members. A research fellow may act either as an independent investigator or under the supervision of a principal investigator.

"Research fellowship" redirects here. Not to be confused with Research fellowship (funding).

Although research fellow positions vary in different countries and academic institutions, in general it indicates junior researchers who develop their research careers under the guidance of senior researchers.

Fellow

Lecturer

List of academic ranks

Research assistant

Research associate