Cambridge Visual Culture Visiting Research Fellowships 23/24
Cambridge Visual Culture invites applications for their 23/24 program of Visiting Research Fellowships in Visual Culture at the University of Cambridge. The program aims to renew and catalyse the study of ‘the visual’ at Cambridge by bringing fresh voices and approaches to the University, and to extend visual culture studies into specialisms and fields which are under-represented in Cambridge.
Successful applicants will engage with colleagues and students in the University of Cambridge in an area of visual culture studies. The call is open to scholars at all career stages working in all media and geographies, both historical and contemporary, as well as in curatorial studies and the shaping and reception of visual culture. We particularly welcome applications from researchers who will bring new perspectives to the research of visual culture in Cambridge.
During their residencies, awardees will be expected to further their research on visual culture, engage where appropriate with collections in Cambridge, develop links and explore collaborations with researchers in the University, lead a graduate seminar in a chosen academic department, and participate in a public event organised by CVC (a lecture, an “in-conversation” event, or similar).
How to apply
Applicants require a University of Cambridge advocate, who should be a member of faculty or curatorial/museum staff during the period of the fellowship. Visiting scholars will be hosted by CVC with a link to the relevant collection, centre, department or faculty (depending on the sponsor).
Applications should consist of:
– a proposal, not more than 2 pages of A4 text (with an additional 1 page of A4 with accompanying images if appropriate), including:
– outline of proposed research;
– outline of proposed outputs, including subject of a graduate seminar and proposal for a CVC public event;
– anticipated travel costs.
and
– a Curriculum Vitae
– a letter of support from a University of Cambridge sponsor
– names and contact details of two referees
Applications should be sent by email with relevant attachments to cvc@aha.cam.ac.uk by 12pm (12 noon) on Friday 24 March 2023. Applications will be reviewed by the co-chairs of CVC, and approved by the CVC Steering Group.
For more information visit cvc.cam.ac.uk/opportunities/