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YOUNG SCHOLARS BULLETIN # 74
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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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OXFORD-RADCLIFFE 14 FULLY-FUNDED GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS IN UK, 2017-2018
Oxford University is inviting application for graduate scholarships for international students. Up to 14 full scholarships are available for applicants to a range of courses.
These scholarships are jointly funded by the University and by a historic gift to University College from an anonymous group of Old Members (alumni).
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a graduate degree program at Oxford University.
Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.
Scholarship Award: The scholarship covers course fees, college fees and a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £14,296 (students on part-time courses will receive a study support grant instead). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
UK Scholarships
How to Apply: There is no separate application process for this scholarship: to be considered, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 6 or 20 January 2017, depending on their course
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/oxford-radcliffe-14-fully-funded-graduate-scholarships-uk-2017-2018/2016/09/08/
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DAAD RESEARCH GRANTS FOR FOREIGN DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN GERMANY, 2017
Applications are invited for DAAD research grants available for young foreign academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out research and continue their education in Germany. The grants will be awarded for doctoral programme at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany.
The aim of this grant program is to support doctoral projects in Germany. The grants also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.
DAAD research grants provide young foreign academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out research and continue their education in Germany.
A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree of 2nd class upper division level and a Master of Arts/Master of Science degree are required.
Course Level: Grants are available for graduate and doctoral candidates to carry out research and continue their education in Germany.
Study Subject(s): Grants are awarded in following disciplines: Language and Cultural Studies, Law, Economics and Social Sciences, Mathematics/Natural Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science.
Scholarship Award: Depending on academic level, monthly payments of:
Euros 750.- for graduates,
Euros 1,000.- for doctoral candidates
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
One-off research allowance
Under certain circumstances, grant holders completing an uninterrupted stay of over 6 months may receive the following additional benefits:
monthly rent subsidy
monthly allowance for accompanying family members
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility:
A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree of 2nd class upper division level and a Master of Arts/Master of Science degree are required.
For francophone countries: A Licence or Maitrise degree of “assez bien” level and a DEA/DESS degree or a Master corresponding to the LMD system are required.
As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the application deadline. If you are already working on a doctoral degree, you should not have started your degree any longer than three years previously.
Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered.
The required language level depends on the applicant’s study plans and subject: In the arts, social sciences and in law, at least a good knowledge of German is usually expected. For the natural sciences and engineering, proof of good English language skills may also be accepted if English is spoken at the host institute.
Nationality: Foreign applicants can apply for these DAAD research grants.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Excellently-qualified young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diploma, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Language skills: The required language level depends on the applicant’s study plans and subject: In the arts, social sciences and in law, at least a good knowledge of German is usually expected. For the natural sciences and engineering, proof of good English language skills may also be accepted if English is spoken at the host institute.
DAAD Scholarship
How to Apply: Applicants can access the DAAD portal by clicking “Application portal” at the end of the page. Here applicants will find an online application form in which they can enter their application data. Certificates, proof of credits, certifications and translations may be scanned in non-certified form and uploaded to the DAAD portal. DAAD’s Head Office in Bonn will only request certified copies of the submitted documents in paper form if a grant is awarded!
Documents to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
Online application form
Full curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. 3 pages)
List of publications (max. 10 pages), if applicable
Extensive and detailed description of the research proposal and a description of previous research work (max. 10 pages)
In the case of individual projects supervised by a university teacher (academic adviser)
Letter confirming supervision by a university teacher in Germany (academic adviser)
Schedule of planned research work
In the case of planned participation in a structured doctoral study program:
Letter of admission to a study program; this can be subsequently submitted before the grant-supported research begins if it is not available at the time of application.
Proof of existing contacts to the coordinator of the doctoral program in the form of copies of correspondence
Also for all applicants:
Diploma or degree certificate indicating final grade(s): the certificate must be subsequently submitted before the grant-supported research begins if it is not available at the time of application.
Other documents which support your application (example: certificates of employment, proof of placements, etc.)
German or English translations of documents submitted in the national language
Copy of school-leaving certificate which entitles holders to study at a university in the home country (with all individual grades)
An official confirmation of funding for your field trip expenses (e.g. from you home university) or a confirmation that applicants will cover the costs by yourself. Kindly note that the DAAD cannot cover field trips expenses, hence we request you to send us an official confirmation of funding.
All university certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s), incl. explanation of the grading system.
To be submitted by post:
The “Application summary”, which is generated in the portal in PDF format and which can be printed out after the online application procedure is completed; please send 1 copy/copies to the application address.
Two recent references from university teachers which provide information about their qualifications; please enclose the references in envelopes with each copy of their application
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/daad-research-grants-foreign-applicants-germany-2014/2014/08/08/
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PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE IN BELGIUM, 2017
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FaSS) and Centre for Ethnic and Migration Studies (CEDEM) at the University of Liège invite applications for two scholarships. International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
The vacant positions concern the doctoral and post-doctoral level as part of the Migration, Transnationalism and Social Protection in (post-)crisis Europe project (MiTSoPro). This project is funded by an ERC starting grant awarded to Jean-Michel Lafleur.
IMISCOE is the largest European network of scholars in the area of migration and integration. The focus is on comparative research and publications, in the IMISCOE book series as well as in the journal CMS.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD and postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded on Social Protection Policies and Transnational Migration.
Scholarship Award: Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to conduct fieldwork and participate in conferences and summer schools
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht
Possibility to design a joint Ph.D. program with another European university.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to publish and participate in conferences
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
Possibility to teach in English (or French) within the Master in Immigration Studies
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht.
Scholarship can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (speciality in social policy is an asset)
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset)
The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree after 1 October 2008 (parents can add one additional year per child) or be in a position to obtain a doctoral degree before 1 November 2016.
Demonstrated experience with mixed methods (familiarity with indexes is an asset)
2 published articles in international peer-reviewed journals
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team
The applicant must not have resided/been employed/been a student in Belgium for more than 24 months during the 3 years before the start of the postdoctoral contract.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (specialty in social policy is an asset).
Applicants must have Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset).
English language Requirements: Applicants must have knowledge of English (French and other languages are an asset).
Scholarships in Belgium
How to Apply: The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_PhD’. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail in two separate PDF files:
In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words);
A CV with detailed information on degree results and language skills;
The names and contact details of two reference persons
In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
one writing a sample (e.g. an essay or MA thesis chapter) in English or French demonstrating the applicant’s relevant analytical capacities and methodological rigor (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_Postdoc’.
The following documents must be attached to the email in two separate PDF files: 1) In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words)
A CV with detailed information on degree results, publications, research experience and language skills
A copy of the Ph.D. dissertation if available
The names and contact details of three references
2) In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
One writing sample (e.g. article, book chapter or chapter of Ph.D. thesis) in English or French showing her/his methodological rigor, relevant analytical capacities and, preferably, the applicant’s familiarity with mixed methods (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is 7 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-postdoctoral-scholarships-university-liege-belgium/2016/09/03/
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HONG KONG PHD FELLOWSHIP SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, 2017-2018
Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong offers PhD Fellowship Scheme for international students in Hong Kong. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for a period of up to three years in the 2017/2018 academic year.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s universities.
The Research Grants Council (RGC), which was established in 1991, operates under the aegis of the University Grants Committee (UGC) and functions as an advisory body on research matters within the organizational structure of the Committee.
For applicants from non-English speaking universities, unless they provide proof that English is the language of instruction for all courses, they are required to attach score results of TOEFL or IELTS in their PhD applications to the universities concerned.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD degree at eight institutions mentioned above.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Baptist University; Lingnan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; The University of Hong Kong.
Scholarship Award: The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2017/18 academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.
Scholarship Provider: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
Scholarship can be taken in Hong Kong
Eligibility:
(a) Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong
(b) Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
Nationality: International students can apply for this PhD Fellowship Scheme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Those who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in UGC-funded universities of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: For applicants from non-English speaking universities, unless they provide proof that English is the language of instruction for all courses, they are required to attach score results of TOEFL or IELTS in their PhD applications to the universities concerned. This requirement is exempted if their proposed PhD studies/programmes are specifically in non-English medium, e.g. in Chinese language. Please note that since the UGC-funded universities determine the admission requirements of their PhD programmes, whether applicants need to submit results of any other specific tests is subject to the requirements of individual universities. In general, good results obtained from an open examination widely recognised by international academic institutions will be very useful for universities and Selection Panels of the Scheme to assess one’s intellectual and language competency.
International Scholarships
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2016 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions. Applicants may choose up to two programmes/departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2017/18. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programmes. As the deadlines for applications to some of the institutions may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to institutions.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The initial application deadline to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number is 1 December 2016 and following are the deadlines for PhD admission to desired institutions: City University of Hong Kong- 6 December 2016; Hong Kong Baptist University-1 December 2016; Lingnan University-2 December 2016; The Chinese University of Hong Kong-1 December 2016; The Hong Kong Institute of Education-1 December 2016; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University-1 December 2016; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-4 December 2016 and The University of Hong Kong-December 1, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2014-2015-hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme-international-students/2013/09/25/
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UNIVERSITY OF BAYREUTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IN GERMANY, 2017
The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) offers Ph.D. scholarships for candidates whose dissertation projects fit into one of the Graduate School’s new subject areas. Applicants of any nationality can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
In the focus of this unique structure of creative and innovative training are approximately 100 Junior Fellows from 27 African, American, Asian and European countries.
The University of Bayreuth is a hub of international and interdisciplinary research. African Studies have been a priority at the University of Bayreuth since its foundation in 1975. The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) brings together African and European academic networks and fosters partnership not only between the University of Bayreuth and its six Partner Universities in Africa but also among universities in Africa.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a Ph.D. degree.
Study Subject: BIGSAS invites applications from candidates whose dissertation project fits into one of the Graduate School’s current Research Areas. The Research Areas:
Uncertainty, Innovation and Competing Orders in Africa
Knowledge, Communication, and Communities in Motion
Negotiating Change: Discourses, Politics, and Practices of Development
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Scholarship Award: BIGSAS offers a limited number of scholarships of EUR 1,200 per month for the period of three years.
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships:
Applicants must have a very good Master’s Degree in one of the disciplines represented at the Graduate School. Applications may be sent in German, English or French, the working language of BIGSAS is English
Nationality: Applicants of any nationality can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants can apply to BIGSAS if they hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in the Humanities with a very good result and if they plan a Ph.D. project on Africa – regardless of nationality, place of residence, age etc.
English language Requirements: Applications may be sent in German, English or French, the working language of BIGSAS is English.
PhD Scholarships
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The online application platform will be open from 1 August until 1 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/university-of-bayreuth-phd-scholarships-international-applicants-germany/2016/09/06/
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STARTER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES IN BAMBERG, GERMANY
Six scholarships are available from April 1st, 2017, for one year.
They welcome applications from graduates aiming to write their doctoral thesis at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences. A scholarship will enable you to develop an excellent research proposal and submit it to appropriate funding bodies. BAGSS supports scholarship holders through personal mentoring, workshops and support services.
BAGSS is a multidisciplinary Graduate School funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG) as part of the German Excellence Initiative. We are seeking to stimulate and guide cutting-edge doctoral research on some of the most crucial challenges modern knowledge-based societies are facing.
Specialised research agendas have been grouped into four thematic pillars:
PILLAR 1
Education, personal development and learning from early childhood to adulthood
PILLAR 2
Education and social inequality across the entire life course
PILLAR 3
Changes in human capital, labour markets and demographic structures and their impact on social inequality in modern societies
PILLAR 4
Governance, institutional change and political behaviour
A detailed list of topics that will be supervised by professors in our four pillars can be found here
Qualification and Requirements:
They are inviting applications be highly qualified graduates from the fields of Sociology, Psychology, Educational Science, Political Science, Labour and Educational Economics, Demography and Statistics. Candidates must hold a Master‘s degree (or equivalent) in one of the aforementioned subjects or be very close to completion. International applications are encouraged but successful applicants will be required to take up their residence in Bamberg, a city noted for its high quality of life and great conditions for research and study. Scholarships amount to a monthly stipend of 1.468 Euro, plus family allowances and child-care expenses in accordance with the DFG guidelines where applicable. The Graduate School is committed to diversity, equal opportunities and the compatibility of family and career within its statutory obligations.
For further information about BAGSS, the application process and the required documents, please visit the website
The deadline for the submission of their application is Monday, October 31st, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/starter-scholarships-doctoral-candidates-bamberg-germany/2016/08/24/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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PRINCESS DASHKOVA RUSSIAN CENTRE MANAGER AND RESEARCH FELLOW
University of Edinburgh - School of Languages, Literatures and Culture
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 1st September 2016
Closes: 30th September 2016
Job Ref: 037202
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures seeks to appoint a Manager and Research Fellow for the Princess Dashkova Russian Centre. The post will be available for three years, from 1st October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.
You will be part of the Centre’s team and will manage day-to-day functions of the Centre and organise its academic and outreach activities. You will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Russian Language Studies while conducting and publishing independent research. You will be expected to teach Russian courses across the Curriculum.
You will have completed (or be near completion of) a PhD in the field of Russian Language and Society or a closely related field, have proven research ability, fluency in both spoken and written Russian and English and good administrative skills.
Specialists in Russian socio-cultural linguistics, discourse analysis, communication studies, linguistic anthropology, rhetoric, critical linguistics, language policy and related areas are encouraged to apply.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Lara Ryazanova-Clarke, Academic Director, Princess Dashkova Russian Centre (llc@ed.ac.uk)
This is a fixed term (3 years), full-time post with a salary of £31,656 to £37,768 per annum.
Closing Date: 5pm (GMT) on Friday 30 September 2016
Read more: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AON279/princess-dashkova-russian-centre-manager-and-research-fellow/
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20 JEAN MONNET POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AT RSCAS IN ITALY, 2017/2018
The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) at the European University Institute (EUI) is offering postdoctoral fellowships for international applicants in an early stage of their academic career. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
Jean Monnet Fellows are selected on the basis of a research proposal and of their CV. The research proposal should fit well with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes and projects.
The EUI offers one of the world’s largest doctoral and postdoctoral programmes in the social sciences and the largest in Europe and EUI researchers benefit from four years grants from the EU Members States and other states.
Fellows should have a good knowledge of English, and of any other language relevant to their proposed research.
Course Level: Fellowships are offered to postdocs in an early stage of their academic career at RSCAS.
Study Subject: The research proposal should fit well with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes and projects. The three main research themes of the RSCAS are:
Integration, Governance and Democracy;
Regulating Markets and Governing Money; and
21st Century World Politics and Europe.
Scholarship Award: Grant
The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum €1,750 per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below).
Family allowance
A household allowance of up to € 300 per month is paid to Fellows with a partner if the partner lives with them in Florence and on condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,700, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).
There is a dependants allowance of € 200 per month for each dependent child.
Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they can declare that they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source and upon production of relevant documents (marriage certificate or a document that proves you are living together in Florence, birth certificates).
For dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18, a school or university certificate is required. No allowance is paid for dependent children over the age of 26.
Taxation
The fellowship is not taxed by the Institute. Fellows are, however, required to comply with any other tax provisions which may be applicable to them.
Medical insurance
Fellows must have adequate medical insurance cover during their stay at the Institute. They can either provide proof of their own insurance scheme or subscribe to the EUI’s private sickness and health insurance scheme at their own expense. See the Cigna Insurance Scheme for conditions.
Travel expenses
Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
First-class rail (travel by car is also reimbursed on this basis)
Economy class airfare
The maximum amount for travel reimbursement is €1,200 including both incoming and outgoing trip. Reimbursement of higher amounts and any extra costs can be authorised by the Centre Director upon a justified special request. Taxi expenses are not reimbursed.
Removal/installation expenses
There is no provision for removal or installation expenses.
Scholarship can be taken in Italy
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these fellowships:
The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September (to apply for 2017-18, the PhD should have been awarded before 1 September 2012).
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September (to apply for 2017-18, the PhD should have been awarded before 1 September 2012).
English language Requirements: Fellows should have a good knowledge of English, and of any other language relevant to their proposed research.
PhD Scholarships
How to Apply: Requested Documents
Prepare your CV with a list of publications in PDF.
Prepare a letter of motivation (1-2 pages) in PDF.
Prepare a research proposal (2-4 pages) in PDF.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The annual deadline for applications is 25 October.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/jean-monnet-postdoctoral-fellowships-international-applicants-rscas-italy-201415/2013/07/16/
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NORWAY, 2017
The University of Oslo is offering postdoctoral fellowship for applicants who are interested in doing high-quality research on the Extreme Right, Hate Crime and Political Violence. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.
The University of Oslo is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.
A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; PhD research fellows and postdoctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing Postdoctoral programme.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded to applicants who are interested in doing high-quality research on the extreme right (ideology, activism, violence etc.).
Scholarship Award: University offers:
Salary according to “SKO 1352 postdoctoral”, NOK 486 100 – 567 100 per year (pay grade 57-65)
The budget for travel and research assistance
A pleasant and stimulating working environment
A good pension scheme through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Excellent welfare schemes, including possibilities for University kindergarten
Scholarship can be taken in Norway
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this fellowship:
A comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s scientific qualifications forms the basis of appointment. Successful applicants must have handed in their PhD thesis for evaluation before the application deadline, and must have achieved a relevant PhD degree before taking up the post. In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description. Emphasis will also be given to the applicants’ qualifications, teamwork skills and personal suitability for the position.
Nationality: Norwegian applicants can apply for this fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Successful applicants must have handed in their PhD thesis for evaluation before the application deadline, and must have achieved a relevant PhD degree before taking up the post.
Scholarships in Norway
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted electronically with the following:
Letter of application
CV
Project description (maximum 3000 words)
A complete list of publications.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 1-November-2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/faculty-of-social-sciences-postdoctoral-fellowship-norway/2016/09/03/
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PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE IN BELGIUM, 2017
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FaSS) and Centre for Ethnic and Migration Studies (CEDEM) at the University of Liège invite applications for two scholarships. International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
The vacant positions concern the doctoral and post-doctoral level as part of the Migration, Transnationalism and Social Protection in (post-)crisis Europe project (MiTSoPro). This project is funded by an ERC starting grant awarded to Jean-Michel Lafleur.
IMISCOE is the largest European network of scholars in the area of migration and integration. The focus is on comparative research and publications, in the IMISCOE book series as well as in the journal CMS.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD and postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded on Social Protection Policies and Transnational Migration.
Scholarship Award: Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to conduct fieldwork and participate in conferences and summer schools
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht
Possibility to design a joint Ph.D. program with another European university.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to publish and participate in conferences
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
Possibility to teach in English (or French) within the Master in Immigration Studies
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht.
Scholarship can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (speciality in social policy is an asset)
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset)
The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree after 1 October 2008 (parents can add one additional year per child) or be in a position to obtain a doctoral degree before 1 November 2016.
Demonstrated experience with mixed methods (familiarity with indexes is an asset)
2 published articles in international peer-reviewed journals
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team
The applicant must not have resided/been employed/been a student in Belgium for more than 24 months during the 3 years before the start of the postdoctoral contract.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (specialty in social policy is an asset).
Applicants must have Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset).
English language Requirements: Applicants must have knowledge of English (French and other languages are an asset).
Scholarships in Belgium
How to Apply: The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_PhD’. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail in two separate PDF files:
In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words);
A CV with detailed information on degree results and language skills;
The names and contact details of two reference persons
In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
one writing a sample (e.g. an essay or MA thesis chapter) in English or French demonstrating the applicant’s relevant analytical capacities and methodological rigor (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_Postdoc’.
The following documents must be attached to the email in two separate PDF files: 1) In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words)
A CV with detailed information on degree results, publications, research experience and language skills
A copy of the Ph.D. dissertation if available
The names and contact details of three references
2) In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
One writing sample (e.g. article, book chapter or chapter of Ph.D. thesis) in English or French showing her/his methodological rigor, relevant analytical capacities and, preferably, the applicant’s familiarity with mixed methods (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is 7 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-postdoctoral-scholarships-university-liege-belgium/2016/09/03/
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JACKMAN HUMANITIES INSTITUTE ANDREW W. MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN HUMANITIES, 2017-2019
Applications are invited for Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities, at the University of Toronto in Canada for 2017-2019 academic year.
Up to four Fellows in the Humanities will be selected for a two-year fellowship in the JHI. Fellows will be selected on the basis of accomplishment appropriate to their stage in their career, the promise of excellence and the relevance of their research to the annual theme.
The Jackman Humanities Institute advances scholarship at the University of Toronto by creating new networks — both physical and virtual — for interaction among humanities scholars, regardless of their discipline.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the field of Humanities. The theme for 2017–2018 is
Indelible Violence: Shame, Reconciliation, And the Work of Apology.
Scholarship Award: The Fellowship provides an annual $50,000 Canadian stipend.
Scholarship can be taken in Canada
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these fellowships:
Ph.D. Completed 1 July 2014 — 1 May 2017
Applicants must have completed their degree within three years of the beginning of the fellowship (1 July 2016).
Applicants who will defend their thesis before 1 May 2017 are eligible, but a letter from their supervisor or Chair may be requested. Any award will be conditional on a successful defense.
Applicants who received their Ph.D. prior to 1 July 2014 are ineligible.
Degree candidates and recipients of the Ph.D. from the University of Toronto are ineligible.
The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities are open to citizens of all states. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Nationality: The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities are open to citizens of all states.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their Ph.D. completed between 1 July 2014 and 1 May 2017.
English language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Scholarships in Canada
How to Apply: Electronic applications submitted online only (no paper, faxes, or email submissions).
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 15 November 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/jackman-humanities-institute-andrew-w-mellon-postdoctoral-fellowships-humanities/2016/09/09/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THEOLOGY & SCIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS IN UK, 2017
The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer 33-month postdoctoral fellowship, beginning January 2017. International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
Its purpose is to undertake and publish top-quality research in theology and science, to teach as needed in the field, to participate in related science and religion workshops, and to complete related administrative tasks as directed.
The University of St Andrews is the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world and is consistently ranked among the top in the United Kingdom. The School of Divinity is the top-ranked theology and religion program in the UK, according to The Guardian. It has a diverse and ecumenical faculty and a highly international student body.
Course Level: This is a 33-month postdoctoral fellowship, beginning January 2017.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the field of Theology & Science.
Scholarship Award: Salary amounted £31,656 – £34,576 per annum will be awarded. Salary and research/travel budget are competitive.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in theology (broadly conceived) or a science. Advanced degrees in both theology/religion and a science are preferable. The successful candidate will have the potential for world-class research at the intersection of theology and science, a clearly-defined research agenda that is both ambitious and achievable, and excellent teaching skills. Ideally, the candidate’s project and interests will complement existing strengths in the University’s School of Divinity.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, who are under-represented in Research posts at the University.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in theology (broadly conceived) or a science.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
How to Apply: A complete application includes the following:
Cover letter.
Outline for a new, undergraduate course in science and religion (1-page maximum).
Research agenda (3 pages or less), describing how the 33 months will be spent, identifying specific and achievable outputs. This should include a technical section suitable for evaluation by scholars in your specific research area.
Three letters of recommendation (sent directly from the recommender or a dossier service).
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 3 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/st-andrews-postdoctoral-fellowship-theology-science-uk/2016/09/10/
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BERKELEY CHANCELLOR’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN USA, 2017-18
Applications for the Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program must be submitted via the online application for the Univeristy of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program(link is external). All applications submitted to the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will automatically be included in the competition for Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs if there is one at the UC campus where the proposed UC faculty mentor is located. Applicants may apply to only one University of California campus.
The Program: The Berkeley Chancellor?s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. The contributions to diversity may include public service towards increasing equitable access in fields where women and minorities are under?represented. In some fields, the contributions may include research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT issues. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their non?traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
Award and Tenure: Awards will be made to applicants who show promise for tenure?track appointments on the Berkeley campus. Each award is for a 12?month period, with the potential of renewal for an additional term upon demonstration of academic productivity. Salary: The annual award provides a salary starting at $47,844 depending on field and level of experience. The award also includes health insurance, vision and dental benefits, four weeks paid time off and up to $5,000 for research?related and program travel expenses.
Eligibility: Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States and must receive a doctorate by the start of the appointment on July 1, 2017.
Application: All applicants for the Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program should submit their application to the University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The mentor’s letter should address the department’s future hiring plans and the applicant’s potential for appointment at UC Berkeley. Applications must be completed online by November 1, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/berkeley-chancellors-postdoctoral-fellowship-program-usa-2017-18/2016/08/30/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY’S LONG-STANDING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Newberry Library’s long-standing fellowship program was created to provide outstanding scholars with the time, space, and community required to pursue innovative and ground-breaking scholarship. In addition to our intriguing and often rare materials, we promise fellows access to a lively, interdisciplinary community of researchers; individual consultations with staff curators, reference librarians, and other scholars; and an array of both scholarly and public programs–all of which will contribute to your ability to advance scholarship in your field, develop new interpretations, and expand our understanding of the past in ways that can help us better understand the present.
We invite interested individuals who wish to utilize the Newberry’s collection to apply for our many fellowship opportunities:
Long-Term Fellowships are available for 4 to 12 months; applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST onNovember 15. These fellowships are generally available without regard to an applicant’s place of residence and are intended to support significant works of scholarship that draw on the strengths of the Newberry’s collection.
Short-Term Fellowships are available for 1 to 2 months; applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST onDecember 15. These fellowships are intended to assist researchers who need to examine specific items in the Newberry’s collection. These “travel-to-collection” grants are mainly restricted to individuals who live outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Read more: http://www.newberry.org/fellowships
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THE HARVARD ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL AND AREA STUDIES
Academy Scholars Program, 2017-2018
The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.
The Academy Scholars are a select community of individuals with resourcefulness, initiative, curiosity, and originality, whose work in non-Western cultures or regions shows promise as a foundation for exceptional careers in major universities or international institutions. Harvard Academy Scholarships are open only to recent PhD (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates. Those still pursuing a PhD should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before applying to become Academy Scholars; those in possession of a PhD longer than 3 years at the time of application are ineligible.
Academy Scholars are appointed for 2 years by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard University facilities. They receive substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas. Some teaching is permitted but not required. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard University faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.
Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $67,000, and predoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $31,000 until they are awarded the PhD or equivalent degree. The online application for the 2017-2018 class of Academy Scholars is due by October 1, 2016. Finalist interviews will take place in Cambridge on December 6, 2016. Notification of Scholarships will be made in late December, 2016.
Read more: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=53348
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VISITING FELLOW
The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) awards research scholarships and fellowships to young academics (doctoral and postdoctoral researchers) from Germany and abroad. The Institute also hosts the holders of scholarships from other funding organizations as visiting researchers, for example the holders of scholarships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the German Academic Exchange Service.
The scholarship programme of the IEG combines research, training and international networking. The Institute enables its scholarship holders and fellows to pursue their own research project without distractions. It also offers a forum for international discussion in which they can refine the methods and questions of interdisciplinary research on European history. The scholarship holders get the opportunity to attain qualifications parallel to their research by – depending on their discipline and interests – collaborating in the varied academic activities that occur at the Institute. Through exchange with the international partner institutions of the Institute, they can integrate into the European historical research network.
Funding is provided for both doctoral and postdoctoral research dealing with the religious, political, social and cultural history of Europe between about 1450 and about 1970. Comparative, transnational and transfer-historical research projects are particularly welcome, as are projects which deal with topics of intellectual, church or theological history.
If they wish, scholarship holders and fellows can collaborate with the academic staff of the IEG in the Institute’s research areas. Each scholarship holder is assigned a contact person from among the academic staff of the IEG who can offer them advice and mentoring.
Research projects must be at least six months in duration in order to avail of IEG funding. Scholarship holders and fellows reside and work in the Institute building in Mainz. The specialist library of the Institute and the other infrastructure that Mainz has to offer as an academic centre are available to the scholarship holders and fellows to conduct their research. The duty to reside at the Institute does not preclude short trips to archives, libraries, specialist researchers and conferences elsewhere. Scholarship holders and fellows must be fluent enough in German to be able to participate in academic discussions.
Read more: http://www.ieg-mainz.de/en/scholarships
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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, SHELBY CULLOM DAVIS CENTER FOR HISTORICAL STUDIES
Vistiting Fellow - Research
Institution Type: College / University
Location: New Jersey, United States
Position: Fellow
"Risk and Fortune”
Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies
During the academic year 2017/18, the Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies will focus on the topic of “Risk and Fortune.” Notions of risk have been important to human societies for centuries. Soothsaying, insurance, medical prognostication, financial investment, environmental protection, and gambling all contend with—or try to contain—possible losses. Conversely, good fortune has had its talismans and theorists throughout history. How have different cultures tried to tame chance, or comprehend its whims? To what degree have the practices of commerce relied upon, or alternatively reified, risk? Do technological systems generate hazards they are not capable of controlling? This two-year seminar will bring together scholars working on risk and fortune in historical societies around the world in all time periods, on topics including (but not restricted to) economics, science, religion, industry, statistics, and agriculture.
The Center will offer a limited number of visiting research fellowships for one or two semesters, running from September through January and from February through June. Early career scholars must have their doctoral degrees in hand at the time of the appointment. Fellows are expected to live in the Princeton area in order to take an active part in the intellectual interchange with other members of the Seminar. Funds are limited, and candidates are, therefore, strongly urged to apply to other grant-giving institutions as well as the Center if they wish to come for a full year.
To apply please link to: http://jobs.princeton.edu, requisition #1600646. The deadline for receipt of applications for fellowships for 2017/2018 is December 1, 2016, 11:59 pm EST. Please note that we will not accept faxed applications. Applicants must apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, research proposal, abstract of proposal, and contact information for three references as part of the application process. For further information about the Davis Center, please go to http://www.princeton.edu/dav. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Read more: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=53327
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GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME, 2017
Each year Government of Ireland awards postgraduate scholarship for scholars. The total value of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship and all Strategic Funding Partner Scholarships will be up to a maximum of €24,000 in any approved year.
The aim of the Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, hereinafter referred to as the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, is to support suitably qualified research master’s and doctoral candidates pursuing, or intending to pursue, full-time research in any discipline.
The mission of the Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant and creative research community in Ireland. The Council is an agency of the Department of Education and Skills and operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority.
Applicants must have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree2 . If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree.
Course Level: Scholarship is available to research master’s and doctoral (either traditional or structured) in any discipline at an eligible HEI within Ireland.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in any discipline, based in an Irish HEI.
Scholarship Award: The total value of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship and all Strategic Funding Partner Scholarships will be up to a maximum of €24,000 in any approved year and will consist of the following:
A stipend of €16,000 per annum within the funding term;
A contribution to fees, including non-EU scholarship fees, paid to the HEI up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum. Any differential must be paid by the scholar and/or HEI. Scholars who hold a fee waiver from their HEI, or where no fee is required, or where fees are paid in full or in part by a third party, must inform the Council and the appropriate offices in their HEI and will not be eligible for the fee portion of the scholarship;
Eligible direct research expenses up to a maximum of €2,250 per annum to enable the scholar to carry out the research project. Eligible direct research costs include essential research supplies such as small consumables; books and journals; pay-as-you-go access to national research infrastructure; software and hardware critical for the research5 (to be obtained in the first year of the award or in the first three months of a one-year award); archival research costs; conference travel and participation; generic and/or specialist disciplinary skills training; and publishing and write-up costs. The exact amount of eligible direct research expenses is subject to sufficient justification being made in the application. Only vouched expenses incurred in carrying out the research project will be funded.
It is only permissible for any unspent balance of eligible direct research expenses to be carried over from the previous year of the scholarship. Apart from this exception, funds may not be carried forward from one year to the next.
No funds provided by the Council as part of the scholarship fund may be used by the HEI to cover overhead or administrative costs.
Funding will only be provided for the research project as presented in the application. If it is proposed to make any significant departures from the research project during the funding term, the consent of the Council must be sought in advance. Proposals for changes in research project will be independently peer-reviewed and the Council’s decision on whether to approve the proposed change(s) will be final.
Expenses that occur outside the funding term are not eligible under the scholarship.
While the award is made to the individual scholar, the scholarship fund is administered through the appropriate office within the HEI.
Scholarship can be taken in Ireland
Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
Have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree2 . If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree. The Council’s determination of an applicant’s eligibility on these criteria is final;
Must not have had two previous unsuccessful applications to the scheme, including strategic partner themes within the scheme. This includes applications since 2009 to the EMBARK Scheme previously run by the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology, and the Government of Ireland Scholarship Scheme previously run by the Irish Council for Humanities and Social Sciences;
Must be a new entrant to the degree for which they are to receive Council funding and have been formally accepted by the relevant department/school by, at the latest, 1 October 2017, or fulfil the criteria in Clause 4.3 if already registered and part of the degree has been completed;
In the case of applications for a research master’s scholarship, applicants must not currently hold, or have previously held, a Council Postgraduate Scholarship;
In the case of applications for a doctoral degree scholarship, applicants must not currently hold, or have previously held, any Council Postgraduate Scholarship other than those which would enable them to obtain a research master’s degree.
Applicants will fall under one of two categories based on nationality and residency. For category one, applicants must meet both of the following criteria: be a national of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)3 or Switzerland and or have been ordinarily resident4 in an EEA member state or Switzerland for a continuous period of three of the five years preceding 1 October 2017. All other applicants will fall under category two. While the majority of scholarships will be awarded to applicants who fall under category one, a proportion of awards will also be made to exceptional applicants who fall under category two. Please note that the Council may request documented evidence of an applicant’s nationality and residence.
Scholars are selected in accordance with the Council’s application and assessment process.
Scholars must be full-time students registered with an eligible HEI in Ireland.
Scholars of any nationality may hold a Council Postgraduate Scholarship. However, scholars must:maintain their principal residence in Ireland (as defined) during the period of the scholarship; satisfy the State’s regulations on immigration and have the support of their HEI with respect to these regulations and requirements if not a national of a member state of the European Union (EU).
Arrangements with respect to immigration will be a matter for settlement between the scholar and their HEI, and the relevant immigration authorities of the State.
Acceptance of the award is subject to these Terms and Conditions and the Guide for Applicants which, in conjunction with the Letter of Offer and completed and signed Acceptance Form, constitute the basis on which the award is held.
Scholarships are held subject to these Terms and Conditions. If any of these are breached by a scholar, the Council will suspend or terminate the scholarship and/or may require reimbursement of such payments as have already been made to the scholar.
Nationality: International Students can apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree2 . If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Ireland Scholarship
How to Apply: The mode of applying in online.
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 2 November 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/government-ireland-postgraduate-scholarship-international-students-ireland-201415/2013/12/03/
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Information for young scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences: doctoral fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, grants, conferences
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Информация для молодых гуманитариев: аспирантура, постдок, гранты, конференции
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DOCTORAL AND MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS / АСПИРАНТУРА И МАГИСТРАТУРА
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OXFORD-RADCLIFFE 14 FULLY-FUNDED GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS IN UK, 2017-2018
Oxford University is inviting application for graduate scholarships for international students. Up to 14 full scholarships are available for applicants to a range of courses.
These scholarships are jointly funded by the University and by a historic gift to University College from an anonymous group of Old Members (alumni).
The University of Oxford is a collegiate research university located in Oxford, England, United Kingdom.
The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a graduate degree program at Oxford University.
Study Subject: Scholarships are offered in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.
Scholarship Award: The scholarship covers course fees, college fees and a grant for living costs for full-time students of at least £14,296 (students on part-time courses will receive a study support grant instead). Awards are made for the full duration of your fee liability for the agreed course.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: The scholarship is only tenable at University College. All eligible applicants will be considered for this scholarship, regardless of which college (if any) you state as your preference on the graduate application form. However, successful applicants will be transferred to University College in order to take up the scholarship.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have their previous degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
UK Scholarships
How to Apply: There is no separate application process for this scholarship: to be considered, submit your application for graduate study by the relevant January deadline.
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 6 or 20 January 2017, depending on their course
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/oxford-radcliffe-14-fully-funded-graduate-scholarships-uk-2017-2018/2016/09/08/
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DAAD RESEARCH GRANTS FOR FOREIGN DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN GERMANY, 2017
Applications are invited for DAAD research grants available for young foreign academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out research and continue their education in Germany. The grants will be awarded for doctoral programme at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany.
The aim of this grant program is to support doctoral projects in Germany. The grants also promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.
DAAD research grants provide young foreign academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out research and continue their education in Germany.
A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree of 2nd class upper division level and a Master of Arts/Master of Science degree are required.
Course Level: Grants are available for graduate and doctoral candidates to carry out research and continue their education in Germany.
Study Subject(s): Grants are awarded in following disciplines: Language and Cultural Studies, Law, Economics and Social Sciences, Mathematics/Natural Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science.
Scholarship Award: Depending on academic level, monthly payments of:
Euros 750.- for graduates,
Euros 1,000.- for doctoral candidates
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
One-off research allowance
Under certain circumstances, grant holders completing an uninterrupted stay of over 6 months may receive the following additional benefits:
monthly rent subsidy
monthly allowance for accompanying family members
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility:
A Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science degree of 2nd class upper division level and a Master of Arts/Master of Science degree are required.
For francophone countries: A Licence or Maitrise degree of “assez bien” level and a DEA/DESS degree or a Master corresponding to the LMD system are required.
As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the application deadline. If you are already working on a doctoral degree, you should not have started your degree any longer than three years previously.
Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered.
The required language level depends on the applicant’s study plans and subject: In the arts, social sciences and in law, at least a good knowledge of German is usually expected. For the natural sciences and engineering, proof of good English language skills may also be accepted if English is spoken at the host institute.
Nationality: Foreign applicants can apply for these DAAD research grants.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Excellently-qualified young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diploma, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Language skills: The required language level depends on the applicant’s study plans and subject: In the arts, social sciences and in law, at least a good knowledge of German is usually expected. For the natural sciences and engineering, proof of good English language skills may also be accepted if English is spoken at the host institute.
DAAD Scholarship
How to Apply: Applicants can access the DAAD portal by clicking “Application portal” at the end of the page. Here applicants will find an online application form in which they can enter their application data. Certificates, proof of credits, certifications and translations may be scanned in non-certified form and uploaded to the DAAD portal. DAAD’s Head Office in Bonn will only request certified copies of the submitted documents in paper form if a grant is awarded!
Documents to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
Online application form
Full curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. 3 pages)
List of publications (max. 10 pages), if applicable
Extensive and detailed description of the research proposal and a description of previous research work (max. 10 pages)
In the case of individual projects supervised by a university teacher (academic adviser)
Letter confirming supervision by a university teacher in Germany (academic adviser)
Schedule of planned research work
In the case of planned participation in a structured doctoral study program:
Letter of admission to a study program; this can be subsequently submitted before the grant-supported research begins if it is not available at the time of application.
Proof of existing contacts to the coordinator of the doctoral program in the form of copies of correspondence
Also for all applicants:
Diploma or degree certificate indicating final grade(s): the certificate must be subsequently submitted before the grant-supported research begins if it is not available at the time of application.
Other documents which support your application (example: certificates of employment, proof of placements, etc.)
German or English translations of documents submitted in the national language
Copy of school-leaving certificate which entitles holders to study at a university in the home country (with all individual grades)
An official confirmation of funding for your field trip expenses (e.g. from you home university) or a confirmation that applicants will cover the costs by yourself. Kindly note that the DAAD cannot cover field trips expenses, hence we request you to send us an official confirmation of funding.
All university certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s), incl. explanation of the grading system.
To be submitted by post:
The “Application summary”, which is generated in the portal in PDF format and which can be printed out after the online application procedure is completed; please send 1 copy/copies to the application address.
Two recent references from university teachers which provide information about their qualifications; please enclose the references in envelopes with each copy of their application
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31st October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/daad-research-grants-foreign-applicants-germany-2014/2014/08/08/
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PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE IN BELGIUM, 2017
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FaSS) and Centre for Ethnic and Migration Studies (CEDEM) at the University of Liège invite applications for two scholarships. International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
The vacant positions concern the doctoral and post-doctoral level as part of the Migration, Transnationalism and Social Protection in (post-)crisis Europe project (MiTSoPro). This project is funded by an ERC starting grant awarded to Jean-Michel Lafleur.
IMISCOE is the largest European network of scholars in the area of migration and integration. The focus is on comparative research and publications, in the IMISCOE book series as well as in the journal CMS.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD and postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded on Social Protection Policies and Transnational Migration.
Scholarship Award: Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to conduct fieldwork and participate in conferences and summer schools
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht
Possibility to design a joint Ph.D. program with another European university.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to publish and participate in conferences
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
Possibility to teach in English (or French) within the Master in Immigration Studies
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht.
Scholarship can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (speciality in social policy is an asset)
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset)
The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree after 1 October 2008 (parents can add one additional year per child) or be in a position to obtain a doctoral degree before 1 November 2016.
Demonstrated experience with mixed methods (familiarity with indexes is an asset)
2 published articles in international peer-reviewed journals
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team
The applicant must not have resided/been employed/been a student in Belgium for more than 24 months during the 3 years before the start of the postdoctoral contract.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (specialty in social policy is an asset).
Applicants must have Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset).
English language Requirements: Applicants must have knowledge of English (French and other languages are an asset).
Scholarships in Belgium
How to Apply: The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_PhD’. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail in two separate PDF files:
In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words);
A CV with detailed information on degree results and language skills;
The names and contact details of two reference persons
In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
one writing a sample (e.g. an essay or MA thesis chapter) in English or French demonstrating the applicant’s relevant analytical capacities and methodological rigor (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_Postdoc’.
The following documents must be attached to the email in two separate PDF files: 1) In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words)
A CV with detailed information on degree results, publications, research experience and language skills
A copy of the Ph.D. dissertation if available
The names and contact details of three references
2) In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
One writing sample (e.g. article, book chapter or chapter of Ph.D. thesis) in English or French showing her/his methodological rigor, relevant analytical capacities and, preferably, the applicant’s familiarity with mixed methods (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is 7 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-postdoctoral-scholarships-university-liege-belgium/2016/09/03/
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HONG KONG PHD FELLOWSHIP SCHEME FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, 2017-2018
Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong offers PhD Fellowship Scheme for international students in Hong Kong. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded for a period of up to three years in the 2017/2018 academic year.
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong’s universities.
The Research Grants Council (RGC), which was established in 1991, operates under the aegis of the University Grants Committee (UGC) and functions as an advisory body on research matters within the organizational structure of the Committee.
For applicants from non-English speaking universities, unless they provide proof that English is the language of instruction for all courses, they are required to attach score results of TOEFL or IELTS in their PhD applications to the universities concerned.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing PhD degree at eight institutions mentioned above.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded to study any of the courses offered by the City University of Hong Kong; Hong Kong Baptist University; Lingnan University; The Chinese University of Hong Kong; The Hong Kong Institute of Education; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; The University of Hong Kong.
Scholarship Award: The Fellowship provides an annual stipend of HK$240,000 (approximately US$30,000) and a conference and research-related travel allowance of HK$10,000 (approximately US$1,300) per year to each awardee for a period of up to three years. More than 230 PhD Fellowships will be awarded in the 2017/18 academic year. For awardees who need more than three years to complete their PhD studies, additional support may be provided by the chosen universities. For details, please contact the universities concerned directly.
Scholarship Provider: Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong
Scholarship can be taken in Hong Kong
Eligibility:
(a) Candidates who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in the following eight institutions, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Education University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong
(b) Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
Nationality: International students can apply for this PhD Fellowship Scheme.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Those who are seeking admission as new full-time PhD students in UGC-funded universities of Hong Kong, irrespective of their country of origin, prior work experience and ethnic background, should be eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate outstanding qualities of academic performance, research ability / potential, communication and interpersonal skills, and leadership abilities.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: For applicants from non-English speaking universities, unless they provide proof that English is the language of instruction for all courses, they are required to attach score results of TOEFL or IELTS in their PhD applications to the universities concerned. This requirement is exempted if their proposed PhD studies/programmes are specifically in non-English medium, e.g. in Chinese language. Please note that since the UGC-funded universities determine the admission requirements of their PhD programmes, whether applicants need to submit results of any other specific tests is subject to the requirements of individual universities. In general, good results obtained from an open examination widely recognised by international academic institutions will be very useful for universities and Selection Panels of the Scheme to assess one’s intellectual and language competency.
International Scholarships
How to Apply: Eligible candidates should first make an Initial Application online through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme Electronic System (HKPFSES) to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number by 1 December 2016 at Hong Kong Time 12:00:00 before submitting applications for PhD admission to their desired institutions. Applicants may choose up to two programmes/departments at one or two institutions for PhD study under HKPFS 2017/18. They should comply with the admission requirements of their selected institutions and programmes. As the deadlines for applications to some of the institutions may immediately follow that of the Initial Application, candidates should submit initial applications as early as possible to ensure that they have sufficient time to submit applications to institutions.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The initial application deadline to obtain a HKPFS Reference Number is 1 December 2016 and following are the deadlines for PhD admission to desired institutions: City University of Hong Kong- 6 December 2016; Hong Kong Baptist University-1 December 2016; Lingnan University-2 December 2016; The Chinese University of Hong Kong-1 December 2016; The Hong Kong Institute of Education-1 December 2016; The Hong Kong Polytechnic University-1 December 2016; The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology-4 December 2016 and The University of Hong Kong-December 1, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2014-2015-hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme-international-students/2013/09/25/
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UNIVERSITY OF BAYREUTH PHD SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IN GERMANY, 2017
The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) offers Ph.D. scholarships for candidates whose dissertation projects fit into one of the Graduate School’s new subject areas. Applicants of any nationality can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
In the focus of this unique structure of creative and innovative training are approximately 100 Junior Fellows from 27 African, American, Asian and European countries.
The University of Bayreuth is a hub of international and interdisciplinary research. African Studies have been a priority at the University of Bayreuth since its foundation in 1975. The Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies (BIGSAS) brings together African and European academic networks and fosters partnership not only between the University of Bayreuth and its six Partner Universities in Africa but also among universities in Africa.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing a Ph.D. degree.
Study Subject: BIGSAS invites applications from candidates whose dissertation project fits into one of the Graduate School’s current Research Areas. The Research Areas:
Uncertainty, Innovation and Competing Orders in Africa
Knowledge, Communication, and Communities in Motion
Negotiating Change: Discourses, Politics, and Practices of Development
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Scholarship Award: BIGSAS offers a limited number of scholarships of EUR 1,200 per month for the period of three years.
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these scholarships:
Applicants must have a very good Master’s Degree in one of the disciplines represented at the Graduate School. Applications may be sent in German, English or French, the working language of BIGSAS is English
Nationality: Applicants of any nationality can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants can apply to BIGSAS if they hold a Master’s or equivalent degree in the Humanities with a very good result and if they plan a Ph.D. project on Africa – regardless of nationality, place of residence, age etc.
English language Requirements: Applications may be sent in German, English or French, the working language of BIGSAS is English.
PhD Scholarships
How to Apply: The mode of application is online.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The online application platform will be open from 1 August until 1 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/university-of-bayreuth-phd-scholarships-international-applicants-germany/2016/09/06/
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STARTER SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES IN BAMBERG, GERMANY
Six scholarships are available from April 1st, 2017, for one year.
They welcome applications from graduates aiming to write their doctoral thesis at the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences. A scholarship will enable you to develop an excellent research proposal and submit it to appropriate funding bodies. BAGSS supports scholarship holders through personal mentoring, workshops and support services.
BAGSS is a multidisciplinary Graduate School funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG) as part of the German Excellence Initiative. We are seeking to stimulate and guide cutting-edge doctoral research on some of the most crucial challenges modern knowledge-based societies are facing.
Specialised research agendas have been grouped into four thematic pillars:
PILLAR 1
Education, personal development and learning from early childhood to adulthood
PILLAR 2
Education and social inequality across the entire life course
PILLAR 3
Changes in human capital, labour markets and demographic structures and their impact on social inequality in modern societies
PILLAR 4
Governance, institutional change and political behaviour
A detailed list of topics that will be supervised by professors in our four pillars can be found here
Qualification and Requirements:
They are inviting applications be highly qualified graduates from the fields of Sociology, Psychology, Educational Science, Political Science, Labour and Educational Economics, Demography and Statistics. Candidates must hold a Master‘s degree (or equivalent) in one of the aforementioned subjects or be very close to completion. International applications are encouraged but successful applicants will be required to take up their residence in Bamberg, a city noted for its high quality of life and great conditions for research and study. Scholarships amount to a monthly stipend of 1.468 Euro, plus family allowances and child-care expenses in accordance with the DFG guidelines where applicable. The Graduate School is committed to diversity, equal opportunities and the compatibility of family and career within its statutory obligations.
For further information about BAGSS, the application process and the required documents, please visit the website
The deadline for the submission of their application is Monday, October 31st, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/starter-scholarships-doctoral-candidates-bamberg-germany/2016/08/24/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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PRINCESS DASHKOVA RUSSIAN CENTRE MANAGER AND RESEARCH FELLOW
University of Edinburgh - School of Languages, Literatures and Culture
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 1st September 2016
Closes: 30th September 2016
Job Ref: 037202
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures seeks to appoint a Manager and Research Fellow for the Princess Dashkova Russian Centre. The post will be available for three years, from 1st October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter, with the possibility of extension dependent on funding.
You will be part of the Centre’s team and will manage day-to-day functions of the Centre and organise its academic and outreach activities. You will contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Russian Language Studies while conducting and publishing independent research. You will be expected to teach Russian courses across the Curriculum.
You will have completed (or be near completion of) a PhD in the field of Russian Language and Society or a closely related field, have proven research ability, fluency in both spoken and written Russian and English and good administrative skills.
Specialists in Russian socio-cultural linguistics, discourse analysis, communication studies, linguistic anthropology, rhetoric, critical linguistics, language policy and related areas are encouraged to apply.
Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Lara Ryazanova-Clarke, Academic Director, Princess Dashkova Russian Centre (llc@ed.ac.uk)
This is a fixed term (3 years), full-time post with a salary of £31,656 to £37,768 per annum.
Closing Date: 5pm (GMT) on Friday 30 September 2016
Read more: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AON279/princess-dashkova-russian-centre-manager-and-research-fellow/
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20 JEAN MONNET POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS AT RSCAS IN ITALY, 2017/2018
The Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) at the European University Institute (EUI) is offering postdoctoral fellowships for international applicants in an early stage of their academic career. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
Jean Monnet Fellows are selected on the basis of a research proposal and of their CV. The research proposal should fit well with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes and projects.
The EUI offers one of the world’s largest doctoral and postdoctoral programmes in the social sciences and the largest in Europe and EUI researchers benefit from four years grants from the EU Members States and other states.
Fellows should have a good knowledge of English, and of any other language relevant to their proposed research.
Course Level: Fellowships are offered to postdocs in an early stage of their academic career at RSCAS.
Study Subject: The research proposal should fit well with one of the Centre’s main research themes, programmes and projects. The three main research themes of the RSCAS are:
Integration, Governance and Democracy;
Regulating Markets and Governing Money; and
21st Century World Politics and Europe.
Scholarship Award: Grant
The basic grant is € 2,500 per month.
Successful applicants who receive other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI. The amount of the Fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum €1,750 per month) depending on the amount of the additional income (upon production of relevant supporting documents).
If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic grant (see below).
Family allowance
A household allowance of up to € 300 per month is paid to Fellows with a partner if the partner lives with them in Florence and on condition that the partner’s income is less than € 2,000 per month. The sum of income and allowance cannot exceed € 2,000 per month (i.e. if the income is more than € 1,700, the allowance will be paid only to top up to € 2,000).
There is a dependants allowance of € 200 per month for each dependent child.
Fellows are entitled to these allowances if they can declare that they are not receiving any similar allowance from another source and upon production of relevant documents (marriage certificate or a document that proves you are living together in Florence, birth certificates).
For dependent children in full-time education and over the age of 18, a school or university certificate is required. No allowance is paid for dependent children over the age of 26.
Taxation
The fellowship is not taxed by the Institute. Fellows are, however, required to comply with any other tax provisions which may be applicable to them.
Medical insurance
Fellows must have adequate medical insurance cover during their stay at the Institute. They can either provide proof of their own insurance scheme or subscribe to the EUI’s private sickness and health insurance scheme at their own expense. See the Cigna Insurance Scheme for conditions.
Travel expenses
Fellows (but not their families) receive reimbursement for the incoming trip from their place of origin to Florence, and for the outgoing trip to their destination at the end of their fellowship.
First-class rail (travel by car is also reimbursed on this basis)
Economy class airfare
The maximum amount for travel reimbursement is €1,200 including both incoming and outgoing trip. Reimbursement of higher amounts and any extra costs can be authorised by the Centre Director upon a justified special request. Taxi expenses are not reimbursed.
Removal/installation expenses
There is no provision for removal or installation expenses.
Scholarship can be taken in Italy
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these fellowships:
The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September (to apply for 2017-18, the PhD should have been awarded before 1 September 2012).
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
Nationality: Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than 5 years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September (to apply for 2017-18, the PhD should have been awarded before 1 September 2012).
English language Requirements: Fellows should have a good knowledge of English, and of any other language relevant to their proposed research.
PhD Scholarships
How to Apply: Requested Documents
Prepare your CV with a list of publications in PDF.
Prepare a letter of motivation (1-2 pages) in PDF.
Prepare a research proposal (2-4 pages) in PDF.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The annual deadline for applications is 25 October.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/jean-monnet-postdoctoral-fellowships-international-applicants-rscas-italy-201415/2013/07/16/
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN NORWAY, 2017
The University of Oslo is offering postdoctoral fellowship for applicants who are interested in doing high-quality research on the Extreme Right, Hate Crime and Political Violence. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.
The University of Oslo is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.
A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; PhD research fellows and postdoctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing Postdoctoral programme.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded to applicants who are interested in doing high-quality research on the extreme right (ideology, activism, violence etc.).
Scholarship Award: University offers:
Salary according to “SKO 1352 postdoctoral”, NOK 486 100 – 567 100 per year (pay grade 57-65)
The budget for travel and research assistance
A pleasant and stimulating working environment
A good pension scheme through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Excellent welfare schemes, including possibilities for University kindergarten
Scholarship can be taken in Norway
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this fellowship:
A comprehensive assessment of the applicant’s scientific qualifications forms the basis of appointment. Successful applicants must have handed in their PhD thesis for evaluation before the application deadline, and must have achieved a relevant PhD degree before taking up the post. In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the quality of the project description. Emphasis will also be given to the applicants’ qualifications, teamwork skills and personal suitability for the position.
Nationality: Norwegian applicants can apply for this fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Successful applicants must have handed in their PhD thesis for evaluation before the application deadline, and must have achieved a relevant PhD degree before taking up the post.
Scholarships in Norway
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted electronically with the following:
Letter of application
CV
Project description (maximum 3000 words)
A complete list of publications.
Application Form
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 1-November-2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/faculty-of-social-sciences-postdoctoral-fellowship-norway/2016/09/03/
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PHD AND POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS AT UNIVERSITY OF LIÈGE IN BELGIUM, 2017
The Faculty of Social Sciences (FaSS) and Centre for Ethnic and Migration Studies (CEDEM) at the University of Liège invite applications for two scholarships. International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
The vacant positions concern the doctoral and post-doctoral level as part of the Migration, Transnationalism and Social Protection in (post-)crisis Europe project (MiTSoPro). This project is funded by an ERC starting grant awarded to Jean-Michel Lafleur.
IMISCOE is the largest European network of scholars in the area of migration and integration. The focus is on comparative research and publications, in the IMISCOE book series as well as in the journal CMS.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD and postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded on Social Protection Policies and Transnational Migration.
Scholarship Award: Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to conduct fieldwork and participate in conferences and summer schools
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht
Possibility to design a joint Ph.D. program with another European university.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
What they offer
Attractive scholarship
Resources to publish and participate in conferences
Opportunities to train and develop new skills
Possibility to teach in English (or French) within the Master in Immigration Studies
A stimulating and international research environment located a train ride away from Brussels, Paris, London, Cologne and Maastricht.
Scholarship can be taken in Belgium
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Vacancy 1: Ph.D. scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (speciality in social policy is an asset)
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team.
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
Profile Needed
Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset)
The applicant must have obtained a doctoral degree after 1 October 2008 (parents can add one additional year per child) or be in a position to obtain a doctoral degree before 1 November 2016.
Demonstrated experience with mixed methods (familiarity with indexes is an asset)
2 published articles in international peer-reviewed journals
Language skills: English (French and other languages are an asset)
Ability and interest to work in a team
The applicant must not have resided/been employed/been a student in Belgium for more than 24 months during the 3 years before the start of the postdoctoral contract.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have MA in the Social Sciences or the Political Science fields (specialty in social policy is an asset).
Applicants must have Ph.D. in the Social or Political Sciences (research experience in social policy and/or migration policy is a strong asset).
English language Requirements: Applicants must have knowledge of English (French and other languages are an asset).
Scholarships in Belgium
How to Apply: The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_PhD’. The following documents must be attached to the e-mail in two separate PDF files:
In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words);
A CV with detailed information on degree results and language skills;
The names and contact details of two reference persons
In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
one writing a sample (e.g. an essay or MA thesis chapter) in English or French demonstrating the applicant’s relevant analytical capacities and methodological rigor (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Vacancy 2: Postdoctoral scholarship on social protection policies and transnational migration
The selection process occurs in 2 steps. First, applications must be submitted electronically in English to Jean-Michel Lafleur (JM.Lafleur-at-ulg.ac.be ) by 7 October 2016 with the message subject, ‘MiTSoPro_Postdoc’.
The following documents must be attached to the email in two separate PDF files: 1) In the first file, named ‘Motivation_applicant’s last name’:
A motivation letter (maximum 800 words)
A CV with detailed information on degree results, publications, research experience and language skills
A copy of the Ph.D. dissertation if available
The names and contact details of three references
2) In the second file, named ‘Sample_applicant’s last name’:
One writing sample (e.g. article, book chapter or chapter of Ph.D. thesis) in English or French showing her/his methodological rigor, relevant analytical capacities and, preferably, the applicant’s familiarity with mixed methods (single-spaced, maximum 10,000 words).
Application Deadline: Scholarship application deadline is 7 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/phd-postdoctoral-scholarships-university-liege-belgium/2016/09/03/
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JACKMAN HUMANITIES INSTITUTE ANDREW W. MELLON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN HUMANITIES, 2017-2019
Applications are invited for Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities, at the University of Toronto in Canada for 2017-2019 academic year.
Up to four Fellows in the Humanities will be selected for a two-year fellowship in the JHI. Fellows will be selected on the basis of accomplishment appropriate to their stage in their career, the promise of excellence and the relevance of their research to the annual theme.
The Jackman Humanities Institute advances scholarship at the University of Toronto by creating new networks — both physical and virtual — for interaction among humanities scholars, regardless of their discipline.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the field of Humanities. The theme for 2017–2018 is
Indelible Violence: Shame, Reconciliation, And the Work of Apology.
Scholarship Award: The Fellowship provides an annual $50,000 Canadian stipend.
Scholarship can be taken in Canada
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these fellowships:
Ph.D. Completed 1 July 2014 — 1 May 2017
Applicants must have completed their degree within three years of the beginning of the fellowship (1 July 2016).
Applicants who will defend their thesis before 1 May 2017 are eligible, but a letter from their supervisor or Chair may be requested. Any award will be conditional on a successful defense.
Applicants who received their Ph.D. prior to 1 July 2014 are ineligible.
Degree candidates and recipients of the Ph.D. from the University of Toronto are ineligible.
The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities are open to citizens of all states. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of color, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Nationality: The Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities are open to citizens of all states.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must have their Ph.D. completed between 1 July 2014 and 1 May 2017.
English language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Scholarships in Canada
How to Apply: Electronic applications submitted online only (no paper, faxes, or email submissions).
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 15 November 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/jackman-humanities-institute-andrew-w-mellon-postdoctoral-fellowships-humanities/2016/09/09/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THEOLOGY & SCIENCE AT UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS IN UK, 2017
The University of St Andrews is pleased to offer 33-month postdoctoral fellowship, beginning January 2017. International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
Its purpose is to undertake and publish top-quality research in theology and science, to teach as needed in the field, to participate in related science and religion workshops, and to complete related administrative tasks as directed.
The University of St Andrews is the third-oldest university in the English-speaking world and is consistently ranked among the top in the United Kingdom. The School of Divinity is the top-ranked theology and religion program in the UK, according to The Guardian. It has a diverse and ecumenical faculty and a highly international student body.
Course Level: This is a 33-month postdoctoral fellowship, beginning January 2017.
Study Subject: Fellowship is awarded in the field of Theology & Science.
Scholarship Award: Salary amounted £31,656 – £34,576 per annum will be awarded. Salary and research/travel budget are competitive.
Scholarship can be taken in the UK
Eligibility: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in theology (broadly conceived) or a science. Advanced degrees in both theology/religion and a science are preferable. The successful candidate will have the potential for world-class research at the intersection of theology and science, a clearly-defined research agenda that is both ambitious and achievable, and excellent teaching skills. Ideally, the candidate’s project and interests will complement existing strengths in the University’s School of Divinity.
Applications are particularly welcome from women, who are under-represented in Research posts at the University.
Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in theology (broadly conceived) or a science.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
How to Apply: A complete application includes the following:
Cover letter.
Outline for a new, undergraduate course in science and religion (1-page maximum).
Research agenda (3 pages or less), describing how the 33 months will be spent, identifying specific and achievable outputs. This should include a technical section suitable for evaluation by scholars in your specific research area.
Three letters of recommendation (sent directly from the recommender or a dossier service).
Application Deadline: Fellowship application deadline is 3 October 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/st-andrews-postdoctoral-fellowship-theology-science-uk/2016/09/10/
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BERKELEY CHANCELLOR’S POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IN USA, 2017-18
Applications for the Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program must be submitted via the online application for the Univeristy of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program(link is external). All applications submitted to the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will automatically be included in the competition for Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs if there is one at the UC campus where the proposed UC faculty mentor is located. Applicants may apply to only one University of California campus.
The Program: The Berkeley Chancellor?s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. The contributions to diversity may include public service towards increasing equitable access in fields where women and minorities are under?represented. In some fields, the contributions may include research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT issues. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their non?traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
Award and Tenure: Awards will be made to applicants who show promise for tenure?track appointments on the Berkeley campus. Each award is for a 12?month period, with the potential of renewal for an additional term upon demonstration of academic productivity. Salary: The annual award provides a salary starting at $47,844 depending on field and level of experience. The award also includes health insurance, vision and dental benefits, four weeks paid time off and up to $5,000 for research?related and program travel expenses.
Eligibility: Successful applicants must present documents demonstrating that they are legally authorized to work in the United States and must receive a doctorate by the start of the appointment on July 1, 2017.
Application: All applicants for the Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program should submit their application to the University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The mentor’s letter should address the department’s future hiring plans and the applicant’s potential for appointment at UC Berkeley. Applications must be completed online by November 1, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/berkeley-chancellors-postdoctoral-fellowship-program-usa-2017-18/2016/08/30/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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THE NEWBERRY LIBRARY’S LONG-STANDING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The Newberry Library’s long-standing fellowship program was created to provide outstanding scholars with the time, space, and community required to pursue innovative and ground-breaking scholarship. In addition to our intriguing and often rare materials, we promise fellows access to a lively, interdisciplinary community of researchers; individual consultations with staff curators, reference librarians, and other scholars; and an array of both scholarly and public programs–all of which will contribute to your ability to advance scholarship in your field, develop new interpretations, and expand our understanding of the past in ways that can help us better understand the present.
We invite interested individuals who wish to utilize the Newberry’s collection to apply for our many fellowship opportunities:
Long-Term Fellowships are available for 4 to 12 months; applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST onNovember 15. These fellowships are generally available without regard to an applicant’s place of residence and are intended to support significant works of scholarship that draw on the strengths of the Newberry’s collection.
Short-Term Fellowships are available for 1 to 2 months; applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM CST onDecember 15. These fellowships are intended to assist researchers who need to examine specific items in the Newberry’s collection. These “travel-to-collection” grants are mainly restricted to individuals who live outside of the Chicago metropolitan area.
Read more: http://www.newberry.org/fellowships
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THE HARVARD ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL AND AREA STUDIES
Academy Scholars Program, 2017-2018
The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.
The Academy Scholars are a select community of individuals with resourcefulness, initiative, curiosity, and originality, whose work in non-Western cultures or regions shows promise as a foundation for exceptional careers in major universities or international institutions. Harvard Academy Scholarships are open only to recent PhD (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates. Those still pursuing a PhD should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before applying to become Academy Scholars; those in possession of a PhD longer than 3 years at the time of application are ineligible.
Academy Scholars are appointed for 2 years by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard University facilities. They receive substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas. Some teaching is permitted but not required. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard University faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.
Postdoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $67,000, and predoctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $31,000 until they are awarded the PhD or equivalent degree. The online application for the 2017-2018 class of Academy Scholars is due by October 1, 2016. Finalist interviews will take place in Cambridge on December 6, 2016. Notification of Scholarships will be made in late December, 2016.
Read more: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=53348
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VISITING FELLOW
The Leibniz Institute of European History (IEG) awards research scholarships and fellowships to young academics (doctoral and postdoctoral researchers) from Germany and abroad. The Institute also hosts the holders of scholarships from other funding organizations as visiting researchers, for example the holders of scholarships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the German Academic Exchange Service.
The scholarship programme of the IEG combines research, training and international networking. The Institute enables its scholarship holders and fellows to pursue their own research project without distractions. It also offers a forum for international discussion in which they can refine the methods and questions of interdisciplinary research on European history. The scholarship holders get the opportunity to attain qualifications parallel to their research by – depending on their discipline and interests – collaborating in the varied academic activities that occur at the Institute. Through exchange with the international partner institutions of the Institute, they can integrate into the European historical research network.
Funding is provided for both doctoral and postdoctoral research dealing with the religious, political, social and cultural history of Europe between about 1450 and about 1970. Comparative, transnational and transfer-historical research projects are particularly welcome, as are projects which deal with topics of intellectual, church or theological history.
If they wish, scholarship holders and fellows can collaborate with the academic staff of the IEG in the Institute’s research areas. Each scholarship holder is assigned a contact person from among the academic staff of the IEG who can offer them advice and mentoring.
Research projects must be at least six months in duration in order to avail of IEG funding. Scholarship holders and fellows reside and work in the Institute building in Mainz. The specialist library of the Institute and the other infrastructure that Mainz has to offer as an academic centre are available to the scholarship holders and fellows to conduct their research. The duty to reside at the Institute does not preclude short trips to archives, libraries, specialist researchers and conferences elsewhere. Scholarship holders and fellows must be fluent enough in German to be able to participate in academic discussions.
Read more: http://www.ieg-mainz.de/en/scholarships
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PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, SHELBY CULLOM DAVIS CENTER FOR HISTORICAL STUDIES
Vistiting Fellow - Research
Institution Type: College / University
Location: New Jersey, United States
Position: Fellow
"Risk and Fortune”
Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies
During the academic year 2017/18, the Shelby Cullom Davis Center for Historical Studies will focus on the topic of “Risk and Fortune.” Notions of risk have been important to human societies for centuries. Soothsaying, insurance, medical prognostication, financial investment, environmental protection, and gambling all contend with—or try to contain—possible losses. Conversely, good fortune has had its talismans and theorists throughout history. How have different cultures tried to tame chance, or comprehend its whims? To what degree have the practices of commerce relied upon, or alternatively reified, risk? Do technological systems generate hazards they are not capable of controlling? This two-year seminar will bring together scholars working on risk and fortune in historical societies around the world in all time periods, on topics including (but not restricted to) economics, science, religion, industry, statistics, and agriculture.
The Center will offer a limited number of visiting research fellowships for one or two semesters, running from September through January and from February through June. Early career scholars must have their doctoral degrees in hand at the time of the appointment. Fellows are expected to live in the Princeton area in order to take an active part in the intellectual interchange with other members of the Seminar. Funds are limited, and candidates are, therefore, strongly urged to apply to other grant-giving institutions as well as the Center if they wish to come for a full year.
To apply please link to: http://jobs.princeton.edu, requisition #1600646. The deadline for receipt of applications for fellowships for 2017/2018 is December 1, 2016, 11:59 pm EST. Please note that we will not accept faxed applications. Applicants must apply online and submit a CV, cover letter, research proposal, abstract of proposal, and contact information for three references as part of the application process. For further information about the Davis Center, please go to http://www.princeton.edu/dav. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Read more: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=53327
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GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME, 2017
Each year Government of Ireland awards postgraduate scholarship for scholars. The total value of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship and all Strategic Funding Partner Scholarships will be up to a maximum of €24,000 in any approved year.
The aim of the Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, hereinafter referred to as the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship, is to support suitably qualified research master’s and doctoral candidates pursuing, or intending to pursue, full-time research in any discipline.
The mission of the Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant and creative research community in Ireland. The Council is an agency of the Department of Education and Skills and operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority.
Applicants must have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree2 . If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree.
Course Level: Scholarship is available to research master’s and doctoral (either traditional or structured) in any discipline at an eligible HEI within Ireland.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded in any discipline, based in an Irish HEI.
Scholarship Award: The total value of the Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship and all Strategic Funding Partner Scholarships will be up to a maximum of €24,000 in any approved year and will consist of the following:
A stipend of €16,000 per annum within the funding term;
A contribution to fees, including non-EU scholarship fees, paid to the HEI up to a maximum of €5,750 per annum. Any differential must be paid by the scholar and/or HEI. Scholars who hold a fee waiver from their HEI, or where no fee is required, or where fees are paid in full or in part by a third party, must inform the Council and the appropriate offices in their HEI and will not be eligible for the fee portion of the scholarship;
Eligible direct research expenses up to a maximum of €2,250 per annum to enable the scholar to carry out the research project. Eligible direct research costs include essential research supplies such as small consumables; books and journals; pay-as-you-go access to national research infrastructure; software and hardware critical for the research5 (to be obtained in the first year of the award or in the first three months of a one-year award); archival research costs; conference travel and participation; generic and/or specialist disciplinary skills training; and publishing and write-up costs. The exact amount of eligible direct research expenses is subject to sufficient justification being made in the application. Only vouched expenses incurred in carrying out the research project will be funded.
It is only permissible for any unspent balance of eligible direct research expenses to be carried over from the previous year of the scholarship. Apart from this exception, funds may not be carried forward from one year to the next.
No funds provided by the Council as part of the scholarship fund may be used by the HEI to cover overhead or administrative costs.
Funding will only be provided for the research project as presented in the application. If it is proposed to make any significant departures from the research project during the funding term, the consent of the Council must be sought in advance. Proposals for changes in research project will be independently peer-reviewed and the Council’s decision on whether to approve the proposed change(s) will be final.
Expenses that occur outside the funding term are not eligible under the scholarship.
While the award is made to the individual scholar, the scholarship fund is administered through the appropriate office within the HEI.
Scholarship can be taken in Ireland
Eligibility: Applicants must fulfill the following criteria:
Have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree2 . If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree. The Council’s determination of an applicant’s eligibility on these criteria is final;
Must not have had two previous unsuccessful applications to the scheme, including strategic partner themes within the scheme. This includes applications since 2009 to the EMBARK Scheme previously run by the Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology, and the Government of Ireland Scholarship Scheme previously run by the Irish Council for Humanities and Social Sciences;
Must be a new entrant to the degree for which they are to receive Council funding and have been formally accepted by the relevant department/school by, at the latest, 1 October 2017, or fulfil the criteria in Clause 4.3 if already registered and part of the degree has been completed;
In the case of applications for a research master’s scholarship, applicants must not currently hold, or have previously held, a Council Postgraduate Scholarship;
In the case of applications for a doctoral degree scholarship, applicants must not currently hold, or have previously held, any Council Postgraduate Scholarship other than those which would enable them to obtain a research master’s degree.
Applicants will fall under one of two categories based on nationality and residency. For category one, applicants must meet both of the following criteria: be a national of a member state of the European Economic Area (EEA)3 or Switzerland and or have been ordinarily resident4 in an EEA member state or Switzerland for a continuous period of three of the five years preceding 1 October 2017. All other applicants will fall under category two. While the majority of scholarships will be awarded to applicants who fall under category one, a proportion of awards will also be made to exceptional applicants who fall under category two. Please note that the Council may request documented evidence of an applicant’s nationality and residence.
Scholars are selected in accordance with the Council’s application and assessment process.
Scholars must be full-time students registered with an eligible HEI in Ireland.
Scholars of any nationality may hold a Council Postgraduate Scholarship. However, scholars must:maintain their principal residence in Ireland (as defined) during the period of the scholarship; satisfy the State’s regulations on immigration and have the support of their HEI with respect to these regulations and requirements if not a national of a member state of the European Union (EU).
Arrangements with respect to immigration will be a matter for settlement between the scholar and their HEI, and the relevant immigration authorities of the State.
Acceptance of the award is subject to these Terms and Conditions and the Guide for Applicants which, in conjunction with the Letter of Offer and completed and signed Acceptance Form, constitute the basis on which the award is held.
Scholarships are held subject to these Terms and Conditions. If any of these are breached by a scholar, the Council will suspend or terminate the scholarship and/or may require reimbursement of such payments as have already been made to the scholar.
Nationality: International Students can apply for these scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree2 . If undergraduate examination results are not known at the time of application, the Council may make a provisional offer of a scholarship on condition that the scholar’s bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree result is a first class or upper second-class honours. If a scholar does not have a first class or upper second-class honours bachelor’s, or the equivalent, degree, they must possess a master’s degree.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: Applicants from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Ireland Scholarship
How to Apply: The mode of applying in online.
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 2 November 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/government-ireland-postgraduate-scholarship-international-students-ireland-201415/2013/12/03/
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