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COOK-CRONE RESEARCHBYE-FELLOWSHIP 2026Gonville & Caius College invites applications for research in one of the followingfields:Biblicalstudies,includingRabbinicsandPatristicsThe comparative study ofreligionAncient Eastern languages and literatureThe History, Archaeology and Social Anthropology of West Asia and/or the Middle East prior toc1750TheBye-Fellowshipis a limited-term appointment for the purpose of carrying out some specific researchproject,freeofothercommitments.Thisone-yearpositionisopentoestablished researchers,includingthoseonleaveoronsecondmentfromuniversityposts.Thesuccessful candidate will have done a minimum of 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 beheld in conjunction with any other appointment or award, but a limited amount of paid College teaching, and occasional lecturing and examining are normally allowed.The Bye-Fellowship comes with a possible stipend of up to £30,000. Up to ten free meals per week in College will also be provided. The College offers free or subsidised accommodation(some of it suitable for double occupancy), subject to availability. The Bye-Fellow is expected to reside in Cambridge, but research trips may be permitted.Where an appointee is required to obtain a visa in order to take up this post, the College offers reimbursement up to £2,000 towards visa application fees and NHS Immigration Health Surcharge costs. Reimbursement is subject to the provision of valid receipts. Visa applications are applicant-led; further information can be provided by HR on request.The ApplicationsProcessTo view further particulars and apply, please click the Apply button.Your application should include:1. A curriculumvitae2.Acoveringletterindicating:(a)Education, qualifications and a list ofpublications(b)Appointment and awardsheld(c)Stipend or other financial assistance receivable after 1 October2026(d)Any appointments or awards applied for and not yetdecided(e)Subject of proposed research and outline of programme (no more than1,000words)(f)Any plans for travel or publications, with estimatedcost(g)Any other evidence that the candidate may wish to submit (no more than 500words)3.Please also arrange for two referees to send a reference for you directly to Debbie Hogg, HR Administrator, (please see college vacancy page for contact details), to arrive no later than 12 noon (BST) on Tuesday 21 April2026.(Referenceswillnotbeacceptediftheyarereceiveddirectlyfromcandidates.)Theclosingdateforapplicationsis12noon(BST)onTuesday21April2026JBRP1_UKTJ