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Deadline: December 3, 2025
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge offers prestigious Visiting Fellowships for the 2026/2027 academic year. These fellowships support scholars, researchers, and practitioners working across the arts, humanities, and social sciences who wish to pursue interdisciplinary projects in a world-class research environment.
CRASSH is known for fostering innovative thinking by bringing together intellectuals from diverse backgrounds. The Visiting Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for individuals to immerse themselves in research, collaborate with Cambridge scholars, and participate in vibrant academic activities—including seminars, reading groups, workshops, and public lectures.
The programme is ideal for those seeking time, space, and scholarly support to advance a significant research project within a global interdisciplinary community.
Benefits
- Visiting Fellows will receive return (economy fare) travel from the scholar’s home institution, in accordance with the University’s travel policy. CRASSH will also cover the cost of a visa, if required.
- CRASSH will also book and cover the cost of a single ensuite room at Wolfson College. Wolfson College will waive its usual membership fee and provide free access to the college library, gym, and social spaces, as well as participation in activities open to college members. Fellows may take meals in the college Dining Hall at their own expense.
- As this scheme is open to scholars already employed at a higher education institution, it is assumed that most everyday expenses will be met through their salary; however, a subsistence allowance of £175 per week is provided to help with the costs of food and local travel, which may be higher in the UK than in the applicant’s country of residence.
- Each Visiting Fellow will have desk space and computer access at CRASSH, along with full access to the University’s libraries, collections, and academic events hosted by CRASSH and other University institutions.
- The in-person Fellowship must be held for a minimum of nine weeks, and may be extended to twelve weeks if the Fellow wishes. It will be followed by a nine-month digital Fellowship, providing continued access to the University’s online events and resources.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants typically must:
- Be scholars, researchers, or practitioners working in the arts, humanities, or social science fields
- Demonstrate proven research experience and academic excellence
- Present a robust and innovative research proposal suitable for CRASSH’s interdisciplinary environment
- Be able to commit to the fellowship period in Cambridge
- Show readiness to participate actively in CRASSH activities and the intellectual community
Both early-career and established researchers are encouraged to apply.
Fellowship Conditions
- This is a residential fellowship: scholars should be resident in Cambridge for the full term (nine weeks). Up to one week during the term may be spent elsewhere, by prior arrangement, for research, family or other personal reasons. A subsistence allowance will not be payable for time spent outside of the UK for non-academic reasons during the Fellowship.
- Fellows will be expected to attend the Research Practice seminar at CRASSH during the term.
- All Fellows selected under this scheme will be asked to work together to design an event related to the theme of this call, to take place during the term they are resident in Cambridge, and to present their own research at this event. Some of this preparatory work will take place online before the start of the Fellowship.
- Applicants must confirm their travel dates at least 5 months before arrival in Cambridge and apply for a visa (where required) at least 4 months before the start of their Fellowship.
- Successful applicants will need to confirm that they have taken out travel insurance (at their own cost).
- A successful applicant who wishes to bring one or more dependants should inform CRASSH before the official invitation letter is issued. We can include dependants in the letter of invitation, but applicants should be aware that we cannot cover any additional costs associated with bringing dependants to Cambridge. Single accommodation will be provided as standard; it may be possible to book double accommodation for a Fellow who wishes to bring a partner, but availability is not guaranteed, and the additional cost would be charged to the Fellow. We regret that we are unable to book accommodation for Fellows with children, as this is more challenging to find in Cambridge. If Fellows choose to book family accommodation separately, CRASSH will make a contribution that equals the cost of the single accommodation we would have provided.
Application Process and Documents Required
Applications must be submitted via the online application system by the deadline indicated. Register or log in to your application on the right-hand side of this page.
The following documents are required:
- A curriculum vitae – please see the attached guidance document
- A letter of support from your Head of Department (or equivalent), confirming that your institution will grant leave of absence for the whole period of the Fellowship
- Answers to the following three application questions
Deadline: Submit your application by 3rd December 2025.
