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Anthony Whiting Fund for the Study of Intellectual & Cultural History

The Anthony Whiting Fund supports the study of intellectual and cultural history from the late Middle Ages to the middle of the nineteenth century in the Middle East, Europe, and the United Kingdom, and from 1620 to 1861 in the United States of America.

The Fund will award a grant of up to £10,000 to support scholars in the field of intellectual and cultural history whose work is based on published and unpublished primary sources in English as well as other languages.  Areas of interest to the Fund include the transmission, transformation, and use of ideas from one culture to another and the history of a specific theme, event, or movement, but there are no specific subject requirements to be eligible for consideration for an award from the Fund.

Applications are sought from scholars who:

  • hold a PhD in literature, philosophy, history, theology, economics, fine arts, architecture, classics or mathematics
  • have first-rank, peer-reviewed publications in the study of intellectual and cultural history
  • are working towards a peer-reviewed publication
  • do not have a fully funded research position at the time of taking up the award

The successful applicant will:

  • Propose a specific project that can be completed within 6 to 12 months
  • Report on the outcome of the research
  • Be invited to become an Emmanuel College Research Associate if they have no other college affiliation

Application process

Applicants must submit a proposal of up to 1000 words, along with a curriculum vitae and a covering letter, by Monday 15 April 2024 to the Bursary Senior Administrator, Emmanuel College, cjp48@emma.cam.ac.uk. It is expected that the successful applicant will be in a position to start the research in October 2024.

The Anthony Whiting Fund has been established in memory of The Revd Samuel Whiting (1597-1679), who matriculated at Emmanuel College in 1613 and emigrated to Boston, New England in 1636.

Emmanuel College is an open and inclusive community that has a policy of equality of opportunity for all.  Applications are welcome regardless of background, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.

  • The closing date for applications is 15 April 2024

The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity


Administrative Positions

Food Service Assistant

£26,501 per annum (inclusive of 4.5% monthly shift allowance)

The Front of House team at Emmanuel College (known as ‘Emma’) is seeking to appoint an organised and efficient individual as Food Service Assistant to work within the busy Catering Department. Headed up by the Front of House Manager, the team delivers excellent food service to a variety of customers in a traditional environment. We are looking for an individual who is presentable, efficient and a team player. In an often-demanding environment, the ideal post-holder will be able to remain calm and maintain high standards of customer service, always demonstrating a courteous and professional manner. You must have a good understanding of food service skills, a basic understanding of relevant Food Hygiene and Health and Safety policies, be enthusiastic, and willing to learn. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, including some evening and alternate weekends on a rota basis.

‘Emma’ is set in extensive, beautiful (yet peaceful) grounds, in central Cambridge. It has a reputation as an inclusive, vibrant, and friendly community. It is home to around 700 students (under and postgraduate), 90 Fellows and 170 college staff and managed, overall, by the Master, Bursar and Senior Tutor. Being employed at ‘Emma’ means being a part of long-standing College community, steeped in history and prestige.

In return, ‘Emma’ can offer, amongst other benefits:

  • generous 25 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays (including, in catering department, Easter, Summer, and Christmas closures)
  • excellent contributory pension schemes
  • discretionary Christmas bonus
  • free meal when on duty
  • access to the college gym and swimming pool

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 26th March 2024 at 5 pm. Interviews are planned for the week of 8th April 2024.

Completed applications should be marked ‘Strictly Private & Confidential’ and sent via email to HR@emma.cam.ac.uk.

Emmanuel College is an equal opportunities employer. We have a policy of equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications are welcome regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, religious beliefs or age.

  • The closing date for applications is 26 March 2024

The College values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity