University of Cambridge CRASSH Visiting Fellowships 2027/2028 for Global South Scholars
Brief Description
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge is inviting applications for its fully funded CRASSH Visiting Fellowships for the 2027/2028 academic year. Designed for scholars working at higher education and research institutions in the Global South, this scheme offers dedicated space and resources to build long-term academic partnerships. If selected, you will complete a nine-week residency in Cambridge, engaging directly with researchers across CRASSH and the wider university while accessing world-class libraries and collections. You will also join the CRASSH Research Practice seminar and collaborate with fellow academics to organize a term event presenting your research.Name of Host Institution
Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CRASSH), University of CambridgeRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Must be currently employed on at least a 50% contract at a higher education institution or research institute located in a Global South country on the OECD Official Development Assistance (ODA) list.
- Must work primarily within the fields of the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
- Must have been awarded your PhD at least five years prior to the application date.
- Must possess a level of spoken English that permits active participation in formal academic discussions.
- Must commit to a nine-week residential stay in Cambridge, with no more than one week spent elsewhere by prior arrangement.
- Must confirm travel dates at least five months before arrival and apply for a visa (if required) at least four months before the fellowship begins.
- Must arrange and fund your own travel insurance before traveling.
Fellowship Benefits
- Return economy air travel between your home institution and Cambridge, provided under the university’s travel policy.
- Full payment of required visa fees.
- Single ensuite accommodation provided at Wolfson College, with waived college membership fees and free access to the college library, gym, and social spaces.
Fellowship Duration
Nine weeks (full residential term in Cambridge).Deadline
22 January 2027👀 You Missed
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