Cook Crone Research Bye-Fellowship

Overview

COOK-CRONE Research Bye‑Fellowship 2026

Gonville & Caius College invites applications for research in one of the following fields:

• The comparative study of religion
• Ancient Eastern languages and literature
• The History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology of West Asia and/or the Middle East prior to c.1750
• Biblical studies, including Rabbinics and Patristics

The Bye‑Fellowship is a limited‑term appointment for the purpose of carrying out a specific research project, free of other commitments. This one‑year position is open to established researchers, including those on leave or secondment from university posts. The successful candidate will have completed at least three years of research since their PhD and will normally have produced significant published work. The Bye‑Fellowship is tenable from 1 October 2026 (or such other date as may be agreed with the successful candidate).

The post cannot be held in conjunction with any other appointment or award, but a limited amount of paid College teaching, and occasional lecturing and examining are normally allowed.

• Possible stipend of up to £30,000
• Up to ten free meals per week in College
• Free or subsidised accommodation (some suitable for double occupancy), subject to availability
• Expected to reside in Cambridge; research trips may be permitted
• Visa reimbursement up to £2,000 towards application fees and NHS Immigration Health Surcharge costs, subject to valid receipts

To view further particulars and apply, please click the Apply button.

• A curriculum vitae
• A covering letter indicating:
• Education, qualifications and a list of publications
• Appointment and awards held
• Stipend or other financial assistance receivable after 1 October 2026
• Any appointments or awards applied for and not yet decided
• Subject of proposed research and outline of programme (no more than 1,000 words)
• Any plans for travel or publications, with estimated cost
• Any other evidence that the candidate may wish to submit (no more than 500 words)
• Please also arrange for two referees to send a reference directly to Debbie Hogg, HR Administrator (contact details as on the college vacancy page), to arrive no later than 12 noon (BST) on Tuesday 21 April 2026

References will not be accepted if they are received directly from candidates.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon (BST) on Tuesday 21 April 2026.