Clare Hall brings together research scholars of different nationalities and academic disciplines, from graduate students studying for a higher degree to senior professors.
The standards for Visiting Fellowships are high, with Fellowships only awarded to applicants who have made a substantial contribution to their fields, who have an excellent record of publication, and who enjoy an international reputation for intellectual achievement. In addition to welcoming applicants from academic institutions, we also recognise that many commercial or industry sponsors have research interests and collaborations with the University of Cambridge, and may have senior executives who would benefit from an extended stay in Cambridge to facilitate their work.
Clare Hall is a small college but has the largest Visiting Fellowship programme in the University. This means that Visiting Fellows meet each other, permanent Fellows and graduate students daily over lunch, dinner and College events, enabling academic conversations and contacts with other mature and critical-minded thinkers.
Most Visiting Fellows, like many of the graduate students, are from overseas, thus adding an international dimension to life in the College, and are encouraged to bring their partners or family. They become Life Members of Clare Hall and are welcomed back at any time to participate in college life.
Before applying, if they do not already have a personal invitation, applicants should make contact with the University of Cambridge department most closely related to their work. The department will be asked to provide a letter of invitation or support by the online system.
Applicants should submit a CV, personal statement and research proposal in PDF format, and the names of three referees familiar with their work. At least one referee should be from outside your university. The FAS online system will send emails requesting references and letters of invitation or support. The system will inform you by email if any references are missing seven days before the deadline.
Please make your application for a Visiting Fellowship using the online system FAS.
The Governing Body of Clare Hall proposes to elect a stipendiary Visiting Fellow in Hindu-Christian Studies for a period of one year from 1 October 2022 or an agreed date thereafter. There are no restrictions on age, sex or previous standing for this Fellowship. At the close of their tenure, Fellows normally become Life Members of the College.
The Spalding Trust aims to promote a better understanding between the great cultures of the world by encouraging the study of the religious principles on which they are based, and on this occasion it is collaborating as a co-funder with the Teape Trust, which exists to further the study of the relationship between Hinduism and Christianity.
The College and the Trusts may give preference to candidates who are at a fairly early stage of their careers. However, in certain circumstances the College and the Trusts may be willing to appoint a more senior scholar who already holds an academic post and is thus in receipt of regular support. The Fellow will normally be provided with a stipend of £29,000 and an allowance for meals in College. It is expected that the Visiting Fellow will live in College, and that accommodation will be provided at normal rental cost.
The College and the Trusts require that the Fellow appointed pursues research into the interrelation between Hinduism and Christianity. Projects may adopt any recognised scholarly method and focus on any period. The College and the Trusts also expect the Fellow during the period of tenure to share insights both with the academic community and with more general audiences, whether in Cambridge or further afield. The manner of such a contribution, whether by public lecture, seminar or supervision of students, will be subject to discussion with the College and the Trusts, who expect that the Fellow will use the opportunities provided by the Fellowship to full advantage, to support the work of the University and the College, to further the aims of the Trusts and to pursue research within the field of religious studies. On completion of the Fellowship the Fellow will be asked to submit a short report on work accomplished.
Please make your application for a Spalding-Teape Visiting Fellowship using the online system FAS: https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/spalding.aspx
The closing date for applications is 14 January 2022. Short-listed candidates will be called for interview on 25 February 2022 in-person or on Zoom.
Further details on the Spalding Trust can be found here: https://www.spaldingtrust.org.uk
When can I expect to be notified of the Governing Body's decision?
On receipt of all documentation and references, your application will be considered, and you will be notified of the outcome as soon as a decision is made (usually within a few days of the Governing Body meeting).
What happens if I miss the deadline date for applications?
If you do not complete your application by this date, your application will remain open, to be completed for the subsequent deadline, unless this is less than six months away and you require accommodation.
If you have further questions or require more information, please contact the College Registrar.
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