The Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge Visiting Fellowships 2027/2028 (Funded)

CRASSH (Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) at the University of Cambridge is offering funded Visiting Fellowships for 2027/2028. These are designed for scholars from the Global South to conduct research, exchange ideas with Cambridge researchers, and access the University's collections and resources. For 2028, the scheme focuses on the theme "Musical Bodies and Ecologies," partnering with the Faculty of Music. Up to three fellows will be selected from different Global South countries. The fellowship is residential, based in Cambridge for Lent Term 2028 (mid-January to mid-March), lasting a minimum of nine weeks, followed by a nine-month digital fellowship. Fellows are appointed while remaining employed at their home institutions and will present their research at the Faculty and participate in a collaborative roundtable event. What you get • Return economy air travel from home institution • Visa costs covered • Single ensuite accommodation at Wolfson College • Waived college membership fee • Free access to college library, gym, and social spaces • Full access to University libraries, collections, and academic events • Desk space and computer access at CRASSH • Weekly subsistence allowance of £175 for food and local travel • Option to extend in-person fellowship from nine to twelve weeks • Nine-month digital fellowship with continued access to online events and resources How to apply 1. Check eligibility against stated criteria (employment, discipline, Global South status, PhD date, English language) 2. Prepare application materials 3. Submit application by the deadline of 22 January 2027 4. Email fellowships@crassh.cam.ac.uk for enquiries

• Currently employed at a higher education institution or research institute in the Global South on at least 50% contract • Working primarily within the arts, humanities, or social sciences • Employed in a country receiving OECD Official Development Assistance • PhD awarded at least five years before application date • Competent spoken English • Must commit to residency in Cambridge for full Lent Term (nine weeks) • Must confirm travel dates at least five months before arrival • Must apply for visa (where required) at least four months before fellowship start • Must arrange own travel insurance • Must participate in CRASSH Research Practice seminar during term • Must work with other fellows to design and present at a collaborative event