Cambridge Colleges Hospitality Scheme For
Central And Eastern European Scholars
Information for Applicants for Cambridge

General Information for Prospective Candidates. Please read before filling in application.

-	Cambridge Colleges are an integral part of the University of Cambridge, although they have autonomy in teaching, finance and administration. Colleges participating in this scheme are requested by the CCHS-CEES committee to invite successful applicants for one month’s academic visit during the summer period from end of June to the end of September. The purpose of the visit is to enable the applicant to pursue the research on which s/he is engaged in the home University or Institution, to establish academic and research links and to initiate collaboration with a department which might lead to future co-operation and research. Virtually all areas of teaching and research are represented at the University. It is helpful if the prospective candidate specifies a subject, and where possible, a research team or a laboratory to which s/he would like to be affiliated. Help may be given to establish contact with a relevant Cambridge academic, department or laboratory.
-	Applicants should be staff members of a university or an equivalent higher education institution and be of post doctoral or equivalent status. Scholars must have a good knowledge of spoken English. Preference may be given to those who have already established links with individuals or departments within the University. The Hospitality Scheme scholarship is not suitable for individuals wishing to improve their  English. English literature or language as part of a postdoctoral research project is of course acceptable.
-	Visits are of one month’s duration. Free accommodation and meals are provided by the host College. In addition a small grant is made to each scholar to cover library and other expenses. The scholar will receive the money on arrival in Cambridge. Where relevant the applicant may apply for a travel grant from the Soros Open Society Institute or any other grant awarding institution in the home country. 
The Hospitality Scheme does not provide travelling expenses. 
The Colleges do not provide accommodation or meals for scholar’s dependants.
-	Candidates wishing to work in Cambridge should apply through the Open Society Fund Institute or British Council Office or any other establishment authorised to distribute application forms in their own country. Completed applications should be returned to the local offices by the date stated in the advertisement or to the scheme’s secretary by arrangement.
-	An applicant’s documents should consist of a completed application form and two letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with their work. The letters of recommendation should be confidential (not seen by the candidate) and attached to the application in a sealed envelope. The applicant should ensure that the referees are aware of this policy of strict confidentiality. If the referee lives outside the applicant’s own country the letters can be sent directly to the Cambridge secretary.
-	The successful applicant will receive a letter of confirmation and where applicable the name and address of an academic contact in Cambridge. This will be followed by an invitation from a Cambridge College which should be acknowledged as soon as possible directly with the College and later followed by details of arrival. The letter of confirmation or the invitation should be helpful in obtaining a visa for Britain. The invited scholar will have access to University, College and Departmental libraries. But it should be noted that the Cambridge University library closes for inspection every year for a week every 16 – 23 Sept ember.
-	Medical or dental treatment is not provided by the National Health Service. It is advisable to obtain appropriate travel and health insurance before travelling to UK.

For further details and information you may contact:
Mrs. Marie Ferguson-Smith, Secretary / Treasurer
16 Rustat Road, Cambridge, CB1 3QT
Tel. / Fax  + 44 1223 246 277,   e-mail: MARIEFERGUSONSMITH@hotmail.com