Apply for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Cambridge. This prestigious three-year fellowship supports early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences, offering opportunities for significant research, career development, and integration into a community of scholars.
About
The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities (CRASSH) at the University of Cambridge is now accepting applications for the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship.
This fellowship lasts three years and is for talented early career researchers in the humanities and social sciences. It is designed to help fellows build their CV and improve their chances of getting a permanent university job. The focus is on completing important research that can be published and becoming part of the group of experts in their field.
Details
British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Scholarship Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship
- University: University of Cambridge
- Location: Cambridge, UK
- Application Deadline to CRASSH: 12:00 noon BST, Monday, 19 August 2024
- Full Application Deadline to Research Office: 02 October 2024
Eligibility
- Must be a UK/EEA citizen or have completed a doctorate at a UK university.
- Alternatively, must demonstrate a strong prior association with the UK academic community.
- If unsure about eligibility, check the scheme notes carefully.
- Must be within three years of the doctorate award (viva between 1 April 2022 and 1 April 2025).
- Exemptions may be granted for special circumstances.
- Permanent academic staff are ineligible.
- Can apply only once in the three-year eligibility period.
- Previous applicants can reapply only if invited by the British Academy.
Applications
- Send applications to the Fellowships Administrator by 12:00 noon BST on Monday, 19 August 2024.
- Applications should include:
- A two-page CV with PhD viva and award dates.
- A list of publications (maximum one side).
- A completed internal selection form, including the name of a proposed mentor.
- The mentor should help integrate you into the department and is typically a Cambridge academic staff member willing to support your CRASSH project.
- A Letter of Support from the Head of Department is not required at this stage. If selected, the Director of CRASSH will prepare the necessary document.
- Names and details of two referees:
- One should be your PhD supervisor or someone who knows your work well.
- The other should be the person who will write your reference if invited to submit a full application to the British Academy (ideally an external examiner or another external person).
- The full application deadline to the Research Office is 02 October 2024. Ensure your application reaches CRASSH by 12:00 noon BST on Monday, 19 August 2024.
Benefits
- Research Focus: Opportunity to complete a significant piece of publishable research.
- Career Development: Enhance your CV and increase prospects for obtaining a permanent university position.
- Integration: Become part of a community of established scholars in your field.
- Mentorship: Gain support and guidance from an experienced academic mentor at Cambridge.
- Funding: Receive financial support for three years to focus on your research.
Information
- Event: Online information session for applicants
- Date: 25 July 2024
- Time: 14:00 BST
- Registration: Potential applicants are encouraged to register for the event.
Enquiries
- Contact Email: fellowships@crassh.cam.ac.uk