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YOUNG SCHOLARS BULLETIN # 40
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Information for young scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences: doctoral fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, grants, conferences
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DOCTORAL AND MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS / АСПИРАНТУРА И МАГИСТРАТУРА
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PHD IN CASPIAN STUDIES AT CENTER FOR SOCIAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA
Deadline: 10 April 2015
Open to: candidates with less than 4 years (full-time equivalent) of research experience after their Master’s degree
Scholarship: recruitment and training of each researcher for up to three years (employment contract, monthly living allowance, social security cover, a mobility and family allowance)
Description
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions, named after the double Nobel Prize winning Polish-French scientist famed for her work on radioactivity, support researchers at all stages of their careers, irrespective of nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines, from life-saving healthcare to ‘blue-sky’ science, are eligible for funding. The MSCA also support industrial doctorates, combining academic research study with work in companies, and other innovative training that enhances employability and career development.
In addition to generous research funding, scientists have the possibility to gain experience abroad and in the private sector, and to complete their training with competences or disciplines useful for their careers. More information about various funding schemes and requirements for applying is available HERE.
The project Around the Caspian: a doctoral training for future experts in development and cooperation with focus on the Caspian region (CASPIAN 2015-19) is an Innovative Training Network that has received €3.8 million under a Marie Sklodowska Curie scheme funded by the Research Executive Agency of the European Commission with the goal of training the next generation of experts on the Caspian region. The full partners of this project are Dublin City University, Ghent University (Universiteit Gent), Tallinn University of Technology (Tallinna Tehnikaülikool), Oxford Brookes University, University of Saint Andrews, Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra) and the Forschungsstelle Osteuropa Bremen.
There are fifteen 36-month, full-time PhD researcher positions (subject to a positive mid-term evaluation) available at the participating universities. Two fellowships are available at Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal. They are looking for candidates with a background in International Relations or Peace and Conflict Studies and with an interest in the Caspian region (Russia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Iran).The candidates are expected to enroll on the 4-year Doctoral Programme “International Politics and Conflict Resolution”, offered by the Faculty of Economics, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Studies, of the University of Coimbra. The fellows will have to complete a PhD thesis related to one of the following topics:
Topic 1: Foreign policy dynamics in the Caspian: security and energy at center stage of stability building in the wide regional context;
Topic 2: Main causes, dynamics and actors of peace and violence in the Caspian region.
Click here to find more information on the research topics.
Please note that the training will incorporate three parts:
Academic training: the students will have to undergo an extensive academic training, in the framework of the PhD Programme in International Politics and Conflict Resolution, offered by the Faculty of Economics, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Studies, of the University of Coimbra. Based at the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra they will also attend regular network events and will have access to a network of excellent universities where to receive complementary training.
Private sector training: in the course of their fellowship, our fellows will have the chance to spend a period in one of our partners to get a work experience and learn how to use academic skills for non-academic sectors.
Worldwide vision on the Caspian region: fellows will be encouraged to spend a research period in one of our non-EU university to gain an alternative, and non-Eurocentric, vision on the Caspian region.
Eligibility
Candidates of any nationality and residence are eligible to apply as long as they meet the following criteria:
Minimal qualifications: candidates must be eligible for doctoral studies in Portugal and have a Master in a relevant topic completed by Spring 2015;
Maximum seniority allowed: candidates must have less than 4 years (full-time equivalent) of research experience after their Master’s degree. This means that, from the moment they have completed their Master’s, they may have held research position but for a total of less than 48 months;
Mobility clause: candidates must not have been resident or carried out activities (work, studies) in Portugal for more than 12 months in the past three years;
Candidates must be available to assume these fellowships as a full-time position, in a regime of exclusivity, and be available to move to Portugal and set up residence in Coimbra.
Scholarship
Employment type: Fixed Term (3 years) – Full-time, in regime of exclusivity;
Duration: 12 months, renewed automatically up to 2 times, depending on the good performance of fellows and their developed activities as defined in their Career Development Plan, and on the Team Coordinator’s assessment;
Period: available from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2018;
Salary: living allowance, mobility allowance and family allowance, in line with Marie Sklodowska Curie Scheme Regulations, subject to statutory income tax and social security contributions and other charges applicable;
Other benefits: additional funds for research and training expenses, including the payment of the PhD fees; travel costs for the participation in meetings, summer schools and other project’s activities; attendance of international conferences; fieldwork trips and travel and accommodation costs during the Secondment.
Application
To apply send an application package containing:
A letter of intent/motivation (in English; 2 pages maximum);
Detailed Academic Curriculum Vitae;
PhD project proposal, indicating clearly the topic it is applying to (2 pages maximum);
Two letters of recommendation;
Copies of degree certificates and of other relevant documents for eligibility purposes;
Two publications (max.) in English, one of which might be a chapter from the Master’s thesis.
Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/03/09/phd-in-caspian-studies-at-center-for-social-studies-university-of-coimbra/#ixzz3ViA0xTe1
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LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES PHD STUDENTSHIPS IN UK 2015
Applications are invited for six funded PhD studentships within in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University. The studentships are open to UK/EU graduates with backgrounds in relevant disciplines and who are articulate, well qualified and highly motivated. International (non EU) students may apply but due to funding restrictions will need to find the difference in fees between those for a ‘UK/EU’ and ‘international’ student themselves. The studentship is for three years at the standard RCUK rate of £14,057 for the 2015-16 academic year. The application deadline is 17th April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Studentships are awarded within the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences.
Course Level: Studentships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Loughborough University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: The studentships are open to UK/EU graduates with backgrounds in relevant disciplines and who are articulate, well qualified and highly motivated. The minimum entry qualification is a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent. International (non EU) students may apply but due to funding restrictions will need to find the difference in fees between those for a ‘UK/EU’ and ‘international’ student themselves. The candidate will be expected to register at the start of the Autumn term 2015.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Loughborough UniversityUK/EU or international applicants can apply for these PhD studentships.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for funded studentships in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University. Internationally renowned for its research excellence, the University has a vibrant research student community of around 1500 students supported by an £8 million annual investment. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, every department was found to be undertaking research that is internationally recognised, with many regarded as ‘world leading’. Comfortably ranked in the top 20 of all major university league tables, the University was voted The Times Higher Education ‘Best Student Experience’ in England for the past six years.
Number of award(s): Six PhD studentships will be available in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University.
Duration of award(s): These studentships are awarded for three years.
What does it cover? The studentship is for three years at the standard RCUK rate of £14,057 for the 2015-16 academic year.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applicants must identify and contact a potential supervisor in the School/Department before submission in order to discuss their proposal, which should relate to SSPGS staff expertise. Applications can be made online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17th April 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/loughborough-school-social-political-geographical-sciences-phd-studentships-uk-2015/2015/03/17/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Position announced on: Mar 18, 2015
Apply at latest on: Apr 13, 2015
Fixed-term: Jun 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2017
Employer:
Independent institutes
Aleksanteri Institute - Finnish Centre for Russian and East European Studies
Postdoctoral researchers to the Finnish CoE in Russian Studies
The University of Helsinki – among the best in the world Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The University of Helsinki is an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. It operates on four campuses in Helsinki and at 15 other locations. The high-quality research carried out by the university creates new knowledge for educating diverse specialists in various fields, and for utilisation in social decision-making and the business sector.
The Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki is a national centre of research, study and expertise pertaining to Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly in the social sciences and humanities. Between 2012 and 2017, the Institute is coordinating the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Russian Studies – Choices of Russian Modernisation, which is a joint centre of excellence (CoE) of the Universities of Helsinki and Tampere. The CoE is a multidisciplinary and international research community that strives to redefine the agenda on Russian modernisation studies.
The Finnish Centre of Excellence in Russian Studies is looking for creative, motivated and enthusiastic 1–2 postdoctoral researchers for a fixed term from 1 June 2015 to 31 December 2017, or by agreement.
We welcome innovative plans for post-doctoral research on modernisation in Russia in any of our five research foci/clusters, as listed below:
· Diversification of economy
· Authoritarian market society as a challenge
· Welfare regime
· Foreign policy
· Cultural and philosophical interpretations of Russian modernisation
The above topics can be approached from a broad array of disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities. We value multidisciplinary efforts, willingness to engage in cross-disciplinary discussions and proposals that are firmly connected to the CoE’s research plan (http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/crm/research-plan.html).
The CoE offers an innovative, international and inspiring research community with excellent research infrastructure and premises. We encourage intellectual curiosity, original thought and active societal outreach, and support our researchers with a wide range of both social (including occupational health care) and intellectual benefits. The postdoctoral researchers will work at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, which is one of the largest centres in Europe for Russian studies and a dynamic place for research, teaching and reaching out to society.
According to the regulations of the University of Helsinki, the appointees must hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scientific research, and must possess the teaching skills required for the position. The doctoral degree must have been granted by the awarding institution prior to the closing date for applications. Furthermore, the doctoral degree is expected to have been granted no more than four years prior to application (that is, 2011 or later). The four-year limit may be exceeded only for compelling reasons, such as maternity, paternity or parental leave, military or non-military service leave, or extended sick leave. An applicant who appeals for an exemption from the four-year limit must indicate the reasons in his or her curriculum vitae.
The successful candidate is expected to have a proven capacity to publish in international scholarly journals, have strong analytical and methodological skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate should also have excellent skills in written and oral English, as well as a good command of Russian.
The salary is based on the salary system of Finnish universities (YPJ). The starting salary for the position will be EUR 3,300–3,700 per month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and work experience. Employment contracts are made with a probationary period of four months.
Applications should be written in English and include:
· A 1–2 page cover letter summarising the applicant’s motivation for joining the CoE
· A research plan (max. 5 pages)
· CV (max. 3 pages)
· List of publications (max. 3 pages)
· Contact information for 2–3 referees
Submit your application electronically in the University of Helsinki Recruitment System: https://rekry.helsinki.fi/start
The application deadline is 13 April, 2015.
Read more: http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=102416
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POSTDOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW (SLAVIC PROGRAM)
Florida State University, MLA, Mod Langs & Linguistics
Closes: Apr 13, 2015at midnight Eastern Time
(GMT-4 hours)
The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in its Slavic Program beginning August 10, 2015. The postdoctoral fellow is responsible for teaching courses that contribute to the Slavic Program’s curriculum and completing work related to their research interests that will culminate in the presentation of a public lecture. Teaching load will be 2 courses per semester, and will include one repeatable large-enrollment course and one graduate seminar in the spring semester on a topic of the applicant’s choosing. Special consideration will be given to interdisciplinary seminars aimed to serve graduate students across the modern languages and humanities disciplines. Letters of application should include a brief research statement that indicates how the research project to be undertaken during the fellowship is open to interdisciplinary collaboration.
The fellowship pays a stipend of $40,000 and includes health benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
Eligibility is restricted to applicants who have received the Ph.D. between July 31, 2012 and June 30, 2015 and do not hold concurrent employment at another institution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2015 and will include: 1) a letter of application; 2) a c.v.; 3) a syllabus for a graduate seminar on a topic of the applicant’s choosing; 4) three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may be mailed by post, emailed from an academic institution account, or submitted through a dossier service.
Florida State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Read more: http://apply.interfolio.com/29121
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UNU-GCM VISITING RESEARCHERS PROGRAMME IN SPAIN, 2015
UNU-GCM is offering three positions of three months each to postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences with expertise in the area of Female Agency, Mobility and Socio-cultural change. UNU-GCM provides a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000 as a contribution towards accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. The application deadline is 14 April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Positions are available in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences with expertise in the area of female agency, mobility and socio-cultural change.
Course Level: This is three months Visiting Researchers Programme.
Scholarship Provider: United Nations University
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain (Barcelona)
Eligibility: Applicants should have:
-A PhD in either Migration Studies, Media Studies, Audiovisual and/or Communication Studies, Cultural Studies or in a field of the humanities or social sciences that considers questions of transnationalism, cultural dynamics, female agency, mobility and socio-cultural change;
-A strong record of research productivity and publications;
-The ability to work and publish in a UN working language. A good command of English and Spanish will be an advantage;
-A keen interest to collaborate with the team at UNU-GCM; and
-Willingness to reside in Barcelona for the duration of the residency.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants are eligible to apply for this programme.
Scholarship Description: The UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM) Visiting Researchers Programme gives qualified individuals an opportunity to research topics related to the ongoing programme on Female Agency, Mobility and Socio-cultural Change, and to participate in other UNU-GCM activities. Visiting Researchers are expected to reside in Barcelona and work from the UNU-GCM office at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. UNU-GCM is currently offering three (3) positions of three months each to postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences with expertise in the area of Female Agency, Mobility and Socio-cultural change.
Number of award(s): UNU-GCM is currently offering three places of three months each to post-doctoral researchers.
Duration of award(s): The duration of award is three months.
What does it cover? UNU-GCM provides a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000 as a contribution towards accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Payment will be made in installments. The final payment of EUR 1,000 will be made upon proof of submission of the final research output, as agreed with the Director, to a refereed scholarly journal or other outlet. Additionally, there will be financial support towards travel of up to EUR 500, if necessary. No funds will be available for research-related costs.
How to Apply: Applications should be send via e-mail. All applications must include:
-A letter of intent;
-A detailed outline of your proposed project, clarifying your aims and objectives, key research questions, methodology of research and planned research output.
-A full curriculum vitae, with details of publications and contact details;
-The contact details of two referees, one of whom must be academic.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14 April 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/unu-gcm-visiting-researchers-programme-spain-2015/2015/03/21/
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MARIE CURIE ZUKUNFTSKOLLEG INCOMING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (ZIF-MC) IN GERMANY, 2016
Applications are invited for five year Marie Curie Zukunftskolleg Incoming research fellowships (ZIF-MC) from postdoctoral researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research. Fellowships are awarded in any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz. The Fellowships will begin on March 1, 2016, and end on February 28, 2021. Fellows have an opportunity to teach. They are expected to participate actively in the regular weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg and to have their place of residence in Konstanz. The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for postdoctoral researchers to undertake research at University of Konstanz.
Scholarship Provider: The Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: In order to be eligible, candidates must fulfill all of the eligibility criteria:
-Applicants must have a doctoral degree;
-Applicants cannot currently hold a permanent position as full professor, or the equivalent of the German venia legendi (“Habilitation”)
-Applicants must not have had their main residence in Germany for more than 12 months during the three years prior to the application deadline;
-Applicants must have already secured a research grant of at least 50,000 Euros or an equivalent amount of funding to be used for their research while at the Zukunftskolleg Funding from other EU sources (such as ERC grants or other Marie Curie funding) is not eligible;
-Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible;
-Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz;
-Applicants must submit all required documents by the specified deadline, including two letters of reference;
Scholarship Open for International Students: The University of KonstanzThe fellowship is open to all nationalities –EU as well as non-EU citizens.
Scholarship Description: The University of Konstanz, with its “Institutional Strategy to promote Top-Level Research,” has been receiving continuous funding since 2007 within the framework of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments. The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the University of Konstanz for the promotion of young researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and is an integral component of the institutional strategy “Model Konstanz — Towards a Culture of Creativity.” The Zukunftskolleg forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between distinguished researchers in Germany and abroad, and provides them with resources for obtaining extramural funding. The Marie Curie call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Number of award(s): The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up to five (5) ZIF Marie Curie Research Fellowships
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for a period of five years. The Fellowships will begin on March 1, 2016, and end on February 28, 2021.
What does it cover? The 5-Year Research Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the University of Konstanz in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of the federal states (TV-L; depending on personal qualifications and up to salary group 14 TV-L). Fellows are expected to have their place of residence in Konstanz. Each Fellow receives Start-up Funding and a Research Allowance. Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports each Fellow in her/his career development. This committee consists of an experienced researcher from the Fellow’s research field within the university department, as well as an advanced Research Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg.
Selection Criteria: The applications are selected in a three stage process: Eligibility check and pre-selection; International external peer-review and Interdisciplinary Workshop on Future Research Directions at the University of Konstanz. Since it is the community of fellows that makes up the Zukunftskolleg, applicants are assessed, not only for their academic achievements, but also for their personal, social and method-related abilities. The selection of fellows is organized as a highly competitive process involving intra-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary evaluation. Criteria include diverse knowledge and qualifications such as leadership and teamwork skills, teaching or management experience, mobility and independence. Ideally, candidates already have some experience as postdoctoral researchers and have published in their area of research. There is no age limit, although the candidates’ achievements should be in line with their “academic age,” so that they have a realistic prospect of being appointed professors. Personal assessment of the remaining candidates by the Recruitment Committee in the interdisciplinary Workshop on Future Research Directions, to be held at the University of Konstanz in October 2015.
Notification: Candidates will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of their applications approximately one week after the workshop.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via online application portal. All required documents should be in pdf format. The following materials are required to submit the application:
-A complete application form;
-Motivation Letter (1 page max);
-Project Outline (5 pages max);
-Curriculum Vitae
-Copies of all relevant degree certificates
-Writing Sample (max ca. 30 pages)
-Two letters of reference.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/marie-curie-zukunftskolleg-incoming-research-fellowships-zif-mc-germany-2016/2015/03/21/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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ALEXANDER HERZEN JUNIOR VISITING FELLOWSHIPS 2015/2016
Location: Austria
Fellowship Date: 2015-04-28
Date Submitted: 2015-03-19
Alexander Herzen Junior Visiting Fellows will be invited to spend a 6-month research term at the Intitute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna between July 2015 and June 2016. They will receive a stipend and will be provided with office space incl. internet, e-mail, phone etc. They will have access toresearch facilities in-house and in other relevant institutions in Vienna.
Fellows will work on their own research projects and will participate in a broad program of events organized by the IWM. Research topics related to the IWM's main research foci are strongly encouraged.
Read more: http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=221363
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NATO DEFENSE COLLEGE (NDC) PFP, MD AND OMC/PAG FELLOWSHIPS IN ITALY, 2016
Applications are invited for NATO fellowships in the field of defence & security policy research & related to NATO and its partners. Two Fellowships are available for candidates from PfP countries, two for candidates from MD countries, two for candidates from NATO countries, and one for a candidate from an OMC/PAG Country. The duration of each Fellowship is four months. The Fellow will be located at the NATO Defense College, in Rome, Italy. Each Fellow will receive the amount of sixteen thousand euros. This will cover the costs of his/her stay in Rome and his/her travel expenses. The application deadline is 30 September 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in the field of defence & security policy research & related to NATO and its partners. Candidates for PfP Fellowships are invited to submit proposals in the area of Euro-Atlantic security. Candidates for MD Fellowships are invited to submit proposals in the area of Mediterranean security. Candidates for the OMC/PAG Fellowship are invited to submit proposals in the area of NATO’s global security partnerships. Candidates for the Eisenhower Fellowships are invited to submit proposals reflecting the priorities and challenges for the Alliance, as outlined in the 2010 Strategic Concept and the 2014 Wales Summit Declaration.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: NATO Defense College
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
-Candidates for the NDC/PfP Fellowships must be citizens of one of the following countries: Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1 , Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan.
-Candidates for the NDC/MD Fellowships must be citizens of one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Mauritania or Tunisia. Candidates for the NDC/OMC/PAG Fellowship must be citizens of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and Mongolia.
-Candidates for the NDC/Eisenhower Fellowships must be citizens of one of the following countries: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States are eligible to apply for these fellowships.
-Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English or French and be computer literate.
Scholarship Open for International Students: NATO Defense CollegeCandidates from Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Mauritania or Tunisia, Afghanistan, Australia, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Mongolia, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States are eligible to apply for these NATO fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The NATO Defense College currently offers five fellowships each year in the field of defence & security policy research & related to NATO and its partners. The objective is to promote research and political consulting in areas of particular interest to the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC), to NATO’s partners in the Partnership for Peace (PfP) and to NATO’s Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) partners and Other Military Cooperation (OMC) / Partners Across the Globe (PAG).
-Eisenhower Fellowship Programme: The NATO Defense College (NDC) is pleased to announce a new research opportunity for citizens of NATO member states: the Eisenhower Fellowship programme named after the College’s founder, General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
-Partnership for Peace (PfP) Fellowships: Two fellowships are made available each year for applicants from PfP countries. Each fellowship lasts four months and each fellow receives a stipend to cover his or her travel expenses and the costs of his or her stay in Rome while conducting research at the NDC.
-Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Fellowships: Two fellowships are also made available each year for applicants from MD countries. Each fellowship lasts four months and each fellow receives a stipend to cover his or her travel expenses and the costs of his or her stay in Rome while conducting research at the NDC.
-Other Military Cooperation (OMC) / Partners across the Globe (PAG): One fellowship is also made available each year for applicants from OMC / PAG countries. Each fellowship lasts four months and each fellow receives a stipend to cover his or her travel expenses and the costs of his or her stay in Rome while conducting research at the NDC.
Number of award(s): Two Fellowships are available for candidates from PfP countries, two for candidates from MD countries, two for candidates from NATO countries, and one for a candidate from an OMC/PAG Country.
Duration of award(s): The duration of each Fellowship is four months.
What does it cover? Each Fellow will receive the amount of sixteen thousand euros. This will cover the costs of his/her stay in Rome and his/her travel expenses.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their specific aptitude and experience for carrying through a major defence or security research project related to NATO, its member states and/or the Partner country (research projects with no relation to NATO will not be considered). Criteria for selection include academic qualifications, quality of research proposal, professional experience and publication record.
Notification: The NDC Research Fellowship Selection Committee meets in the month of October each year, to review all the applications received. A staff member of NDC Research Division may even contact prospective candidates for further clarification of their applications before that date, but applicants should be aware that a final decision on their application will only be made at the Committee meeting in October. Selected candidates will be notified in writing immediately thereafter and they will receive the latest version of the NDC Fellows’ Manual to prepare themselves for their stay at the College in Rome. Due to the large number of applicants, only candidates selected for the Fellowships will be contacted.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted directly to Mr Eugenio Mengarini: e.mengarini@ndc.nato.int.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications regarding the 2016 Eisenhower Fellowship program is 30 September 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2016-nato-defense-college-pfp-md-omcpag-fellowships-italy/2015/03/23/
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SNORRI STURLUSON ICELANDIC FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS, 2016
Applications are invited for Snorri Sturluson Icelandic fellowships available in the field of humanities. The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) from outside Iceland to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months. The amount of the Fellowship is based in principle on travel expenses to and from Iceland, plus living expenses while in the country. The application deadline is 31st October each year.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in the field of humanities.
Course Level: These are minimum three months fellowships.
Scholarship Provider: The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: Iceland
Eligibility: The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) in the field of humanities, from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society. Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate from Eastern or Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America or Oceania.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens from outside Iceland are eligible to apply. Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate from Eastern or Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America or Oceania.
Scholarship Description: Annually, the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships. The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) in the field of humanities, from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are awarded for a period of at least three months.
What does it cover? The amount of the fellowship is based in principle on travel expenses to and from Iceland, plus living expenses while in the country.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: There are no special application forms for the fellowships. Applicants should submit a brief but thorough account of the purpose of their stay in Iceland, specifying period of stay, as well as details of education and publications. Applications should be sent by ordinary mail (no e-mail application).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October each year.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/snorri-sturluson-icelandic-fellowships-international-applicants-2015/2014/04/23/
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EINSTEIN FELLOWSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IN GERMANY, 2016
The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. Application closing date is April 15, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded for a project in a different field from that of applicant’s previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research.
Scholarship Provider: The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
-Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.
-It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD.
-Please note that no fellowships will be given for dissertation research. The proposed project must be significantly different in content and preferably filed and formed from the applicant’s previous work.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: German and international applicants are eligible for this Einstein fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein. The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.
Number of award(s): One Einstein fellowship is available.
Duration of award(s): The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin.
What does it cover? The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.
Selection Criteria: A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email or by post. Applications for 2016 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation.
Scholarship Application Deadline: All documents must be received by April 15, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/einstein-fellowship-dissertation-research-germany-2015/2013/11/02/
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DOCTORAL AND MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS / АСПИРАНТУРА И МАГИСТРАТУРА
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PHD IN CASPIAN STUDIES AT CENTER FOR SOCIAL STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF COIMBRA
Deadline: 10 April 2015
Open to: candidates with less than 4 years (full-time equivalent) of research experience after their Master’s degree
Scholarship: recruitment and training of each researcher for up to three years (employment contract, monthly living allowance, social security cover, a mobility and family allowance)
Description
The Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions, named after the double Nobel Prize winning Polish-French scientist famed for her work on radioactivity, support researchers at all stages of their careers, irrespective of nationality. Researchers working across all disciplines, from life-saving healthcare to ‘blue-sky’ science, are eligible for funding. The MSCA also support industrial doctorates, combining academic research study with work in companies, and other innovative training that enhances employability and career development.
In addition to generous research funding, scientists have the possibility to gain experience abroad and in the private sector, and to complete their training with competences or disciplines useful for their careers. More information about various funding schemes and requirements for applying is available HERE.
The project Around the Caspian: a doctoral training for future experts in development and cooperation with focus on the Caspian region (CASPIAN 2015-19) is an Innovative Training Network that has received €3.8 million under a Marie Sklodowska Curie scheme funded by the Research Executive Agency of the European Commission with the goal of training the next generation of experts on the Caspian region. The full partners of this project are Dublin City University, Ghent University (Universiteit Gent), Tallinn University of Technology (Tallinna Tehnikaülikool), Oxford Brookes University, University of Saint Andrews, Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra) and the Forschungsstelle Osteuropa Bremen.
There are fifteen 36-month, full-time PhD researcher positions (subject to a positive mid-term evaluation) available at the participating universities. Two fellowships are available at Center for Social Studies, University of Coimbra, Portugal. They are looking for candidates with a background in International Relations or Peace and Conflict Studies and with an interest in the Caspian region (Russia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Iran).The candidates are expected to enroll on the 4-year Doctoral Programme “International Politics and Conflict Resolution”, offered by the Faculty of Economics, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Studies, of the University of Coimbra. The fellows will have to complete a PhD thesis related to one of the following topics:
Topic 1: Foreign policy dynamics in the Caspian: security and energy at center stage of stability building in the wide regional context;
Topic 2: Main causes, dynamics and actors of peace and violence in the Caspian region.
Click here to find more information on the research topics.
Please note that the training will incorporate three parts:
Academic training: the students will have to undergo an extensive academic training, in the framework of the PhD Programme in International Politics and Conflict Resolution, offered by the Faculty of Economics, in collaboration with the Centre for Social Studies, of the University of Coimbra. Based at the Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra they will also attend regular network events and will have access to a network of excellent universities where to receive complementary training.
Private sector training: in the course of their fellowship, our fellows will have the chance to spend a period in one of our partners to get a work experience and learn how to use academic skills for non-academic sectors.
Worldwide vision on the Caspian region: fellows will be encouraged to spend a research period in one of our non-EU university to gain an alternative, and non-Eurocentric, vision on the Caspian region.
Eligibility
Candidates of any nationality and residence are eligible to apply as long as they meet the following criteria:
Minimal qualifications: candidates must be eligible for doctoral studies in Portugal and have a Master in a relevant topic completed by Spring 2015;
Maximum seniority allowed: candidates must have less than 4 years (full-time equivalent) of research experience after their Master’s degree. This means that, from the moment they have completed their Master’s, they may have held research position but for a total of less than 48 months;
Mobility clause: candidates must not have been resident or carried out activities (work, studies) in Portugal for more than 12 months in the past three years;
Candidates must be available to assume these fellowships as a full-time position, in a regime of exclusivity, and be available to move to Portugal and set up residence in Coimbra.
Scholarship
Employment type: Fixed Term (3 years) – Full-time, in regime of exclusivity;
Duration: 12 months, renewed automatically up to 2 times, depending on the good performance of fellows and their developed activities as defined in their Career Development Plan, and on the Team Coordinator’s assessment;
Period: available from 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2018;
Salary: living allowance, mobility allowance and family allowance, in line with Marie Sklodowska Curie Scheme Regulations, subject to statutory income tax and social security contributions and other charges applicable;
Other benefits: additional funds for research and training expenses, including the payment of the PhD fees; travel costs for the participation in meetings, summer schools and other project’s activities; attendance of international conferences; fieldwork trips and travel and accommodation costs during the Secondment.
Application
To apply send an application package containing:
A letter of intent/motivation (in English; 2 pages maximum);
Detailed Academic Curriculum Vitae;
PhD project proposal, indicating clearly the topic it is applying to (2 pages maximum);
Two letters of recommendation;
Copies of degree certificates and of other relevant documents for eligibility purposes;
Two publications (max.) in English, one of which might be a chapter from the Master’s thesis.
Read more: http://www.mladiinfo.eu/2015/03/09/phd-in-caspian-studies-at-center-for-social-studies-university-of-coimbra/#ixzz3ViA0xTe1
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LOUGHBOROUGH SCHOOL OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND GEOGRAPHICAL SCIENCES PHD STUDENTSHIPS IN UK 2015
Applications are invited for six funded PhD studentships within in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University. The studentships are open to UK/EU graduates with backgrounds in relevant disciplines and who are articulate, well qualified and highly motivated. International (non EU) students may apply but due to funding restrictions will need to find the difference in fees between those for a ‘UK/EU’ and ‘international’ student themselves. The studentship is for three years at the standard RCUK rate of £14,057 for the 2015-16 academic year. The application deadline is 17th April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Studentships are awarded within the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences.
Course Level: Studentships are available for pursuing PhD programme.
Scholarship Provider: Loughborough University, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: The studentships are open to UK/EU graduates with backgrounds in relevant disciplines and who are articulate, well qualified and highly motivated. The minimum entry qualification is a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent. International (non EU) students may apply but due to funding restrictions will need to find the difference in fees between those for a ‘UK/EU’ and ‘international’ student themselves. The candidate will be expected to register at the start of the Autumn term 2015.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Loughborough UniversityUK/EU or international applicants can apply for these PhD studentships.
Scholarship Description: Applications are invited for funded studentships in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University. Internationally renowned for its research excellence, the University has a vibrant research student community of around 1500 students supported by an £8 million annual investment. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, every department was found to be undertaking research that is internationally recognised, with many regarded as ‘world leading’. Comfortably ranked in the top 20 of all major university league tables, the University was voted The Times Higher Education ‘Best Student Experience’ in England for the past six years.
Number of award(s): Six PhD studentships will be available in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences at Loughborough University.
Duration of award(s): These studentships are awarded for three years.
What does it cover? The studentship is for three years at the standard RCUK rate of £14,057 for the 2015-16 academic year.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applicants must identify and contact a potential supervisor in the School/Department before submission in order to discuss their proposal, which should relate to SSPGS staff expertise. Applications can be made online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 17th April 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/loughborough-school-social-political-geographical-sciences-phd-studentships-uk-2015/2015/03/17/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER
Position announced on: Mar 18, 2015
Apply at latest on: Apr 13, 2015
Fixed-term: Jun 1, 2015 - Dec 31, 2017
Employer:
Independent institutes
Aleksanteri Institute - Finnish Centre for Russian and East European Studies
Postdoctoral researchers to the Finnish CoE in Russian Studies
The University of Helsinki – among the best in the world Founded in 1640, the University of Helsinki is one of the best multidisciplinary research universities in the world. The University of Helsinki is an international academic community of 40,000 students and staff members. It operates on four campuses in Helsinki and at 15 other locations. The high-quality research carried out by the university creates new knowledge for educating diverse specialists in various fields, and for utilisation in social decision-making and the business sector.
The Aleksanteri Institute at the University of Helsinki is a national centre of research, study and expertise pertaining to Russia and Eastern Europe, particularly in the social sciences and humanities. Between 2012 and 2017, the Institute is coordinating the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Russian Studies – Choices of Russian Modernisation, which is a joint centre of excellence (CoE) of the Universities of Helsinki and Tampere. The CoE is a multidisciplinary and international research community that strives to redefine the agenda on Russian modernisation studies.
The Finnish Centre of Excellence in Russian Studies is looking for creative, motivated and enthusiastic 1–2 postdoctoral researchers for a fixed term from 1 June 2015 to 31 December 2017, or by agreement.
We welcome innovative plans for post-doctoral research on modernisation in Russia in any of our five research foci/clusters, as listed below:
· Diversification of economy
· Authoritarian market society as a challenge
· Welfare regime
· Foreign policy
· Cultural and philosophical interpretations of Russian modernisation
The above topics can be approached from a broad array of disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities. We value multidisciplinary efforts, willingness to engage in cross-disciplinary discussions and proposals that are firmly connected to the CoE’s research plan (http://www.helsinki.fi/aleksanteri/crm/research-plan.html).
The CoE offers an innovative, international and inspiring research community with excellent research infrastructure and premises. We encourage intellectual curiosity, original thought and active societal outreach, and support our researchers with a wide range of both social (including occupational health care) and intellectual benefits. The postdoctoral researchers will work at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, which is one of the largest centres in Europe for Russian studies and a dynamic place for research, teaching and reaching out to society.
According to the regulations of the University of Helsinki, the appointees must hold a doctoral degree and have the ability to conduct independent scientific research, and must possess the teaching skills required for the position. The doctoral degree must have been granted by the awarding institution prior to the closing date for applications. Furthermore, the doctoral degree is expected to have been granted no more than four years prior to application (that is, 2011 or later). The four-year limit may be exceeded only for compelling reasons, such as maternity, paternity or parental leave, military or non-military service leave, or extended sick leave. An applicant who appeals for an exemption from the four-year limit must indicate the reasons in his or her curriculum vitae.
The successful candidate is expected to have a proven capacity to publish in international scholarly journals, have strong analytical and methodological skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate should also have excellent skills in written and oral English, as well as a good command of Russian.
The salary is based on the salary system of Finnish universities (YPJ). The starting salary for the position will be EUR 3,300–3,700 per month, depending on the appointee’s qualifications and work experience. Employment contracts are made with a probationary period of four months.
Applications should be written in English and include:
· A 1–2 page cover letter summarising the applicant’s motivation for joining the CoE
· A research plan (max. 5 pages)
· CV (max. 3 pages)
· List of publications (max. 3 pages)
· Contact information for 2–3 referees
Submit your application electronically in the University of Helsinki Recruitment System: https://rekry.helsinki.fi/start
The application deadline is 13 April, 2015.
Read more: http://www.helsinki.fi/recruitment/index.html?id=102416
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POSTDOCTORAL TEACHING FELLOW (SLAVIC PROGRAM)
Florida State University, MLA, Mod Langs & Linguistics
Closes: Apr 13, 2015at midnight Eastern Time
(GMT-4 hours)
The Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics at Florida State University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in its Slavic Program beginning August 10, 2015. The postdoctoral fellow is responsible for teaching courses that contribute to the Slavic Program’s curriculum and completing work related to their research interests that will culminate in the presentation of a public lecture. Teaching load will be 2 courses per semester, and will include one repeatable large-enrollment course and one graduate seminar in the spring semester on a topic of the applicant’s choosing. Special consideration will be given to interdisciplinary seminars aimed to serve graduate students across the modern languages and humanities disciplines. Letters of application should include a brief research statement that indicates how the research project to be undertaken during the fellowship is open to interdisciplinary collaboration.
The fellowship pays a stipend of $40,000 and includes health benefits.
QUALIFICATIONS
Eligibility is restricted to applicants who have received the Ph.D. between July 31, 2012 and June 30, 2015 and do not hold concurrent employment at another institution.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on April 13, 2015 and will include: 1) a letter of application; 2) a c.v.; 3) a syllabus for a graduate seminar on a topic of the applicant’s choosing; 4) three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may be mailed by post, emailed from an academic institution account, or submitted through a dossier service.
Florida State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
Read more: http://apply.interfolio.com/29121
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UNU-GCM VISITING RESEARCHERS PROGRAMME IN SPAIN, 2015
UNU-GCM is offering three positions of three months each to postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences with expertise in the area of Female Agency, Mobility and Socio-cultural change. UNU-GCM provides a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000 as a contribution towards accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. The application deadline is 14 April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Positions are available in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences with expertise in the area of female agency, mobility and socio-cultural change.
Course Level: This is three months Visiting Researchers Programme.
Scholarship Provider: United Nations University
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain (Barcelona)
Eligibility: Applicants should have:
-A PhD in either Migration Studies, Media Studies, Audiovisual and/or Communication Studies, Cultural Studies or in a field of the humanities or social sciences that considers questions of transnationalism, cultural dynamics, female agency, mobility and socio-cultural change;
-A strong record of research productivity and publications;
-The ability to work and publish in a UN working language. A good command of English and Spanish will be an advantage;
-A keen interest to collaborate with the team at UNU-GCM; and
-Willingness to reside in Barcelona for the duration of the residency.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants are eligible to apply for this programme.
Scholarship Description: The UNU Institute on Globalization, Culture and Mobility (UNU-GCM) Visiting Researchers Programme gives qualified individuals an opportunity to research topics related to the ongoing programme on Female Agency, Mobility and Socio-cultural Change, and to participate in other UNU-GCM activities. Visiting Researchers are expected to reside in Barcelona and work from the UNU-GCM office at the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site. UNU-GCM is currently offering three (3) positions of three months each to postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences with expertise in the area of Female Agency, Mobility and Socio-cultural change.
Number of award(s): UNU-GCM is currently offering three places of three months each to post-doctoral researchers.
Duration of award(s): The duration of award is three months.
What does it cover? UNU-GCM provides a monthly stipend of EUR 1,000 as a contribution towards accommodation, medical, and other out-of-pocket expenses. Payment will be made in installments. The final payment of EUR 1,000 will be made upon proof of submission of the final research output, as agreed with the Director, to a refereed scholarly journal or other outlet. Additionally, there will be financial support towards travel of up to EUR 500, if necessary. No funds will be available for research-related costs.
How to Apply: Applications should be send via e-mail. All applications must include:
-A letter of intent;
-A detailed outline of your proposed project, clarifying your aims and objectives, key research questions, methodology of research and planned research output.
-A full curriculum vitae, with details of publications and contact details;
-The contact details of two referees, one of whom must be academic.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14 April 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/unu-gcm-visiting-researchers-programme-spain-2015/2015/03/21/
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MARIE CURIE ZUKUNFTSKOLLEG INCOMING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (ZIF-MC) IN GERMANY, 2016
Applications are invited for five year Marie Curie Zukunftskolleg Incoming research fellowships (ZIF-MC) from postdoctoral researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research. Fellowships are awarded in any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz. The Fellowships will begin on March 1, 2016, and end on February 28, 2021. Fellows have an opportunity to teach. They are expected to participate actively in the regular weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg and to have their place of residence in Konstanz. The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for postdoctoral researchers to undertake research at University of Konstanz.
Scholarship Provider: The Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: In order to be eligible, candidates must fulfill all of the eligibility criteria:
-Applicants must have a doctoral degree;
-Applicants cannot currently hold a permanent position as full professor, or the equivalent of the German venia legendi (“Habilitation”)
-Applicants must not have had their main residence in Germany for more than 12 months during the three years prior to the application deadline;
-Applicants must have already secured a research grant of at least 50,000 Euros or an equivalent amount of funding to be used for their research while at the Zukunftskolleg Funding from other EU sources (such as ERC grants or other Marie Curie funding) is not eligible;
-Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible;
-Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz;
-Applicants must submit all required documents by the specified deadline, including two letters of reference;
Scholarship Open for International Students: The University of KonstanzThe fellowship is open to all nationalities –EU as well as non-EU citizens.
Scholarship Description: The University of Konstanz, with its “Institutional Strategy to promote Top-Level Research,” has been receiving continuous funding since 2007 within the framework of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments. The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the University of Konstanz for the promotion of young researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and is an integral component of the institutional strategy “Model Konstanz — Towards a Culture of Creativity.” The Zukunftskolleg forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between distinguished researchers in Germany and abroad, and provides them with resources for obtaining extramural funding. The Marie Curie call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz.
Number of award(s): The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up to five (5) ZIF Marie Curie Research Fellowships
Duration of award(s): Fellowships are awarded for a period of five years. The Fellowships will begin on March 1, 2016, and end on February 28, 2021.
What does it cover? The 5-Year Research Fellowship consists of an employment contract with the University of Konstanz in accordance with the public sector staff tariffs of the federal states (TV-L; depending on personal qualifications and up to salary group 14 TV-L). Fellows are expected to have their place of residence in Konstanz. Each Fellow receives Start-up Funding and a Research Allowance. Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports each Fellow in her/his career development. This committee consists of an experienced researcher from the Fellow’s research field within the university department, as well as an advanced Research Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg.
Selection Criteria: The applications are selected in a three stage process: Eligibility check and pre-selection; International external peer-review and Interdisciplinary Workshop on Future Research Directions at the University of Konstanz. Since it is the community of fellows that makes up the Zukunftskolleg, applicants are assessed, not only for their academic achievements, but also for their personal, social and method-related abilities. The selection of fellows is organized as a highly competitive process involving intra-disciplinary as well as interdisciplinary evaluation. Criteria include diverse knowledge and qualifications such as leadership and teamwork skills, teaching or management experience, mobility and independence. Ideally, candidates already have some experience as postdoctoral researchers and have published in their area of research. There is no age limit, although the candidates’ achievements should be in line with their “academic age,” so that they have a realistic prospect of being appointed professors. Personal assessment of the remaining candidates by the Recruitment Committee in the interdisciplinary Workshop on Future Research Directions, to be held at the University of Konstanz in October 2015.
Notification: Candidates will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of their applications approximately one week after the workshop.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via online application portal. All required documents should be in pdf format. The following materials are required to submit the application:
-A complete application form;
-Motivation Letter (1 page max);
-Project Outline (5 pages max);
-Curriculum Vitae
-Copies of all relevant degree certificates
-Writing Sample (max ca. 30 pages)
-Two letters of reference.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/marie-curie-zukunftskolleg-incoming-research-fellowships-zif-mc-germany-2016/2015/03/21/
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ALEXANDER HERZEN JUNIOR VISITING FELLOWSHIPS 2015/2016
Location: Austria
Fellowship Date: 2015-04-28
Date Submitted: 2015-03-19
Alexander Herzen Junior Visiting Fellows will be invited to spend a 6-month research term at the Intitute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna between July 2015 and June 2016. They will receive a stipend and will be provided with office space incl. internet, e-mail, phone etc. They will have access toresearch facilities in-house and in other relevant institutions in Vienna.
Fellows will work on their own research projects and will participate in a broad program of events organized by the IWM. Research topics related to the IWM's main research foci are strongly encouraged.
Read more: http://www.h-net.org/announce/show.cgi?ID=221363
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NATO DEFENSE COLLEGE (NDC) PFP, MD AND OMC/PAG FELLOWSHIPS IN ITALY, 2016
Applications are invited for NATO fellowships in the field of defence & security policy research & related to NATO and its partners. Two Fellowships are available for candidates from PfP countries, two for candidates from MD countries, two for candidates from NATO countries, and one for a candidate from an OMC/PAG Country. The duration of each Fellowship is four months. The Fellow will be located at the NATO Defense College, in Rome, Italy. Each Fellow will receive the amount of sixteen thousand euros. This will cover the costs of his/her stay in Rome and his/her travel expenses. The application deadline is 30 September 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in the field of defence & security policy research & related to NATO and its partners. Candidates for PfP Fellowships are invited to submit proposals in the area of Euro-Atlantic security. Candidates for MD Fellowships are invited to submit proposals in the area of Mediterranean security. Candidates for the OMC/PAG Fellowship are invited to submit proposals in the area of NATO’s global security partnerships. Candidates for the Eisenhower Fellowships are invited to submit proposals reflecting the priorities and challenges for the Alliance, as outlined in the 2010 Strategic Concept and the 2014 Wales Summit Declaration.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing research programme.
Scholarship Provider: NATO Defense College
Scholarship can be taken at: Italy
Eligibility:
-Candidates for the NDC/PfP Fellowships must be citizens of one of the following countries: Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1 , Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan.
-Candidates for the NDC/MD Fellowships must be citizens of one of the following countries: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Mauritania or Tunisia. Candidates for the NDC/OMC/PAG Fellowship must be citizens of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Australia, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand, and Mongolia.
-Candidates for the NDC/Eisenhower Fellowships must be citizens of one of the following countries: Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States are eligible to apply for these fellowships.
-Candidates must have a good working knowledge of English or French and be computer literate.
Scholarship Open for International Students: NATO Defense CollegeCandidates from Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Finland, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia1, Georgia, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine or Uzbekistan, Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Morocco, Mauritania or Tunisia, Afghanistan, Australia, Iraq, Japan, Pakistan, Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Mongolia, Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States are eligible to apply for these NATO fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The NATO Defense College currently offers five fellowships each year in the field of defence & security policy research & related to NATO and its partners. The objective is to promote research and political consulting in areas of particular interest to the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council (EAPC), to NATO’s partners in the Partnership for Peace (PfP) and to NATO’s Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) partners and Other Military Cooperation (OMC) / Partners Across the Globe (PAG).
-Eisenhower Fellowship Programme: The NATO Defense College (NDC) is pleased to announce a new research opportunity for citizens of NATO member states: the Eisenhower Fellowship programme named after the College’s founder, General Dwight D. Eisenhower.
-Partnership for Peace (PfP) Fellowships: Two fellowships are made available each year for applicants from PfP countries. Each fellowship lasts four months and each fellow receives a stipend to cover his or her travel expenses and the costs of his or her stay in Rome while conducting research at the NDC.
-Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) Fellowships: Two fellowships are also made available each year for applicants from MD countries. Each fellowship lasts four months and each fellow receives a stipend to cover his or her travel expenses and the costs of his or her stay in Rome while conducting research at the NDC.
-Other Military Cooperation (OMC) / Partners across the Globe (PAG): One fellowship is also made available each year for applicants from OMC / PAG countries. Each fellowship lasts four months and each fellow receives a stipend to cover his or her travel expenses and the costs of his or her stay in Rome while conducting research at the NDC.
Number of award(s): Two Fellowships are available for candidates from PfP countries, two for candidates from MD countries, two for candidates from NATO countries, and one for a candidate from an OMC/PAG Country.
Duration of award(s): The duration of each Fellowship is four months.
What does it cover? Each Fellow will receive the amount of sixteen thousand euros. This will cover the costs of his/her stay in Rome and his/her travel expenses.
Selection Criteria: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their specific aptitude and experience for carrying through a major defence or security research project related to NATO, its member states and/or the Partner country (research projects with no relation to NATO will not be considered). Criteria for selection include academic qualifications, quality of research proposal, professional experience and publication record.
Notification: The NDC Research Fellowship Selection Committee meets in the month of October each year, to review all the applications received. A staff member of NDC Research Division may even contact prospective candidates for further clarification of their applications before that date, but applicants should be aware that a final decision on their application will only be made at the Committee meeting in October. Selected candidates will be notified in writing immediately thereafter and they will receive the latest version of the NDC Fellows’ Manual to prepare themselves for their stay at the College in Rome. Due to the large number of applicants, only candidates selected for the Fellowships will be contacted.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted directly to Mr Eugenio Mengarini: e.mengarini@ndc.nato.int.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications regarding the 2016 Eisenhower Fellowship program is 30 September 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2016-nato-defense-college-pfp-md-omcpag-fellowships-italy/2015/03/23/
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SNORRI STURLUSON ICELANDIC FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS, 2016
Applications are invited for Snorri Sturluson Icelandic fellowships available in the field of humanities. The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) from outside Iceland to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months. The amount of the Fellowship is based in principle on travel expenses to and from Iceland, plus living expenses while in the country. The application deadline is 31st October each year.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in the field of humanities.
Course Level: These are minimum three months fellowships.
Scholarship Provider: The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies
Scholarship can be taken at: Iceland
Eligibility: The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) in the field of humanities, from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society. Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate from Eastern or Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America or Oceania.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens from outside Iceland are eligible to apply. Preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate from Eastern or Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America or Oceania.
Scholarship Description: Annually, the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships. The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not to university students) in the field of humanities, from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships are awarded for a period of at least three months.
What does it cover? The amount of the fellowship is based in principle on travel expenses to and from Iceland, plus living expenses while in the country.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: There are no special application forms for the fellowships. Applicants should submit a brief but thorough account of the purpose of their stay in Iceland, specifying period of stay, as well as details of education and publications. Applications should be sent by ordinary mail (no e-mail application).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October each year.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/snorri-sturluson-icelandic-fellowships-international-applicants-2015/2014/04/23/
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EINSTEIN FELLOWSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IN GERMANY, 2016
The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. Application closing date is April 15, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded for a project in a different field from that of applicant’s previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research.
Scholarship Provider: The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
-Candidates must be under 35 and hold a university degree in the humanities, in the social sciences, or in the natural sciences.
-It is not relevant whether the applicant has begun working toward, or currently holds, a PhD.
-Please note that no fellowships will be given for dissertation research. The proposed project must be significantly different in content and preferably filed and formed from the applicant’s previous work.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: German and international applicants are eligible for this Einstein fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Einstein Forum and the Daimler and Benz Foundation are offering a fellowship for outstanding young thinkers who wish to pursue a project in a different field from that of their previous research. The purpose of the fellowship is to support those who, in addition to producing superb work in their area of specialization, are also open to other, interdisciplinary approaches – following the example set by Albert Einstein. The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin. The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.
Number of award(s): One Einstein fellowship is available.
Duration of award(s): The fellowship includes living accommodations for five to six months in the garden cottage of Einstein`s own summerhouse in Caputh, Brandenburg, only a short distance away from the universities and academic institutions of Potsdam and Berlin.
What does it cover? The fellow will receive a stipend of EUR 10,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses.
Selection Criteria: A successful application must demonstrate the quality, originality, and feasibility of the proposed project, as well as the superior intellectual development of the applicant.
Notification: Not Known
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted via email or by post. Applications for 2016 should include a CV, a two-page project proposal, and two letters of recommendation.
Scholarship Application Deadline: All documents must be received by April 15, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/einstein-fellowship-dissertation-research-germany-2015/2013/11/02/
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