Visiting Fellowships for Scholars from the Global South

Published by Altaf Kazi Mahmood

Deadline: February 24, 2025.

Open to: Researchers and scholars from the Global South. Eligibility depends on the specific fellowship criteria.

Benefits: Fellows receive a stipend to support accommodation and living expenses during their residency at CRASSH. Additional funding may cover travel and research-related costs.

Description

The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge offers Visiting Fellowships to scholars from the Global South. These fellowships aim to facilitate intellectual exchange between researchers from ODA-listed countries and the academic community at Cambridge. Fellows will have the opportunity to engage with CRASSH’s interdisciplinary environment, access the University’s extensive collections, and participate in seminars and events. The fellowship seeks to foster future collaborations and scholarly exchanges.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have been awarded a PhD at least five years before the application date.
  • Must be employed at a higher education institution in a country listed as an ODA recipient by the OECD.
  • Research proposals should align with the fellowship’s thematic focus for the year. For instance, the 2025 fellowship theme is “Religious Boundaries,” emphasizing inter-religious relations and boundary-making.

Benefits

  • Return economy airfare to Cambridge.
  • Single ensuite accommodation at Wolfson College.
  • Subsistence allowance for daily expenses.
  • Workspace and computer access at CRASSH.
  • Full access to the University of Cambridge’s libraries and resources.
  • Participation in CRASSH and University events and seminars.
  • A three-month in-person fellowship followed by a nine-month digital fellowship, allowing continued access to online events and resources.

How to Apply

  1. Prepare Application Materials:
    • A detailed research proposal (800–1000 words) aligning with the fellowship’s thematic focus.
    • Curriculum Vitae (CV) highlighting academic achievements and publications.
    • A sample of written work, such as a journal article.
    • Contact details of at least one academic staff member at the University of Cambridge you wish to collaborate with during the fellowship.
    • A letter of recommendation from a referee, to be submitted directly to the application system.

Please email fellowships@crassh.cam.ac.uk for inquiries.

  1. Submit Application:
    • Applications must be submitted through the online application system on the CRASSH website.
    • Ensure all materials are uploaded before the specified deadline.
  2. Await Notification:
    • Applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection by the end of March of the application year.

For more information and to apply, please visit the official website.