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YOUNG SCHOLARS BULLETIN # 70
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Information for young scholars in Humanities and Social Sciences: doctoral fellowships, postdoctoral fellowships, grants, conferences
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Please, note that the earliest deadline in this bulletin is July 6, 2016
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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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PHD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: 4-5 POSITIONS
There is a vacancy for 4-5 PhD positions at the Department of Foreign Languages, by plan starting 1. January 2017. The positions are for a fixed-term period of 4 years.
The Department of Foreign Languages spans nine different languages, and teaching and research are conducted in the disciplines language/linguistics, literature, cultural studies and didactics (http://www.uib.no/en/fremmedsprak). The Department has around 50 permanent academic staff members, along with 2 post-docs, around twenty PhD candidates and twelve administrative members of staff.
About the positions:
2-3 of the positions are open to applicants in the fields of language/linguistics, literature, cultural studies and didactics in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Spanish Language Studies and Latin America Studies, and German. Projects in didactics must be connected to or be relevant for Norwegian schools.
2 of the positions are reserved for special areas of focus at the Department, and the applicant’s project must therefore be connected to one of these fields:
1. Humanistic Migration Studies with special emphasis on language, literature and/or culture.
Prospective projects must be embedded in one of the disciplines at the Department. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Exile and migration literature
Migrant narratives and the rhetoric of migration
Multicultural societies and cultural innovation
Identity, self-understanding and social integration
Transnational, transcultural and/or trans-modern perspectives on migration and globalization
2. Research in language acquisition and foreign language didactics
Prospective projects must be embedded in one of the disciplines at the Department. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Interdisciplinary perspectives on language acquisition
The transition from upper secondary school to university
Practical training in teacher’s education
Literacy
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicants must hold a Norwegian master's degree or the equivalent in a discipline that is relevant for the PhD project. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded. Applicants who do not have a Norwegian master’s degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). The Department can send documentation of foreign education to NOKUT to evaluate if this degree is equivalent to a Norwegian master’s degree. Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen, are not eligible for employment.
In assessing the applications, both the academic quality of the project and the applicant’s qualification will be considered. In cases where ranked applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, strategic considerations, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility will also weigh in.
Applicants must have contacted a supervisor employed at the Department of Foreign Languages, and the applications must include a confirmation from this supervisor. Contact the Coordinator of Research at the Department, Randi Koppen (see below).
About the PhD positions:
The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral thesis, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency.
The duration of the PhD position is 4 years, of which 25 per cent of the time each year comprises obligatory duties associated with research, teaching and dissemination of results. The plan for this part of the position is developed with the Department when starting the position. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a recruitment position.
The PhD position demands that the applicant has his or her regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Foreign Languages and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.
About the research training:
The PhD Candidates must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. It is a condition that applicants satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer:
A good and professionally challenging working environment.
Salary at pay grade 50 (Code 1017/Pay range 20, alternative 8) in the state salary scale, currently approx. NOK 432.700 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. .
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
Good welfare benefits.
How to apply
Your applications must be sent electronically via a link on this site: “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV-form.
The application must include:
A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis.
CV
Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.
A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to 3 pages).
Relevant certificates/references.
A summary of the proposed project (up to 5 pages, excluding the bibliography).
A progress plan for the PhD project
Bibliography for the proposed project
A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
Any publications in your name.
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. Attachments can be either in Word of pdf-format.
General information:
Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Coordinator of Research, Randi Koppen on email Randi.Koppen@uib.no or telephone (+47) 55 58 23 68 or Research Advisor Jan A. Johansen on email jan.johansen@uib.no or telephone (+47) 55 58 93 78.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to: fakadm@hf.uib.no.
Application deadline: 20 August 2016
Read more: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/126795/phd-research-fellowships-4-5-positions
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UNIL MASTER'S GRANTS
To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne provides around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis.
Programmes concerned
Candidates must choose a Master's programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except:
Master of Medicine
Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education
Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne
Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention
Master of Science in Traceology and Crime Analysis
All the MAS (3rd cycle programmes)
Caution: For the Master of Law, students can apply for the scholarship Master for two of the seven references proposed, namely: "International and Comparative Law" and "legal theory."
The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree (upgrade year) and may not be used for Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) or Masters of Advanced studies (MAS).
Amount and duration of the grant
The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.
Required conditions
The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.
Selection procedure
Candidates must complete the "UNIL Master’s Grant" form and submit their application within the deadline to:
Social Affairs and Student Mobility Service (SASME)
University of Lausanne
Unicentre
CH-1015 Lausanne
Uncomplete applications are not taken into consideration and are returned to the sender. If the application is complete, it will be examined by the Admissions Service to determine whether the candidate can be admitted. In the event of a positive decision, the application is forwarded by the SASME to the UNIL Faculty responsible for the Master’s on which the candidate wishes to be enrolled.
The Faculty selects applications and notifies the SASME of its opinion based on the candidate’s qualities, motivation and suitability for the Master’s programme.
The SASME forwards shortlisted applications to the selection committee which will award grants to students meeting all criteria according to the available budget.
Decisions are not open to appeal.
The SASME will inform the candidates in writing of the UNIL's decision at the end of March.
Selection criteria
The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to live on themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.
Application deadline for autumn semester 2017 and spring semester 2018
Applications must be submitted to the Social Affairs and Student Mobility Service (SASME) before 15 December 2016.
via: http://unistudy.org.ua/unil-master-grants/
Read more: http://www.unil.ch/international/en/home/menuguid/futures-etudiantes/bourses-master-de-lunil.html
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INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN THE HUMANITIES PHD SCHOLARSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA, 2016
University of Melbourne, Australia
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) is offering up to 8 PhD scholarships to study under one of three research projects. These scholarships are available for domestic and international to study under one of three research projects.
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) seeks to promote high-level research in traditional humanities disciplines such as history, philosophy, and literature, while also engaging with more recent developments in the humanities and other fields, including cultural studies, communication, politics and international studies, and science communication.
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. They strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Ph.D. program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study one of three research projects: Project 1: Justice, Recognition, and Power in World Politics, Project 2: Science and Secularization or Project 3: Literary and Book History after Colonialism.
Scholarship Award: The scholarship will offer a stipend of $26,288 (2016 rate) and a top up of $7,500 per annum for a total of three years (equivalent to the Australian Postgraduate Award), with the possibility of a 6-month extension. International students will receive a tuition fee waiver.
Scholarship can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must:
Be assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the research higher degree program.
Have an academic qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree with Honours Class I.
Not hold a qualification at the same or a higher level than the research higher degree program you are undertaking.
Nationality: Australian and international students can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have an academic qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree with Honours Class I.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: International applicants must meet the University of Queensland’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
How to Apply: Applicants must fill in the online application form. All applicants must supply the following documents:
A cover letter that proposes an original research project that fits within the larger parameters of one of the three projects described;
A curriculum vitae detailing education, professional experience, research experience, publications, and relevant competencies;
Evidence of citizenship status;
The name and contact details of three referees.
Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The closing date for application is 18 July 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/institute-advanced-studies-humanities-phd-scholarships-australia/2016/06/15/
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DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN ARCHAEOLOGY/OBJECT CONSERVATION AT UNIVERSITY OF OSLO IN NORWAY, 2016
University of Melbourne, Australia
A doctoral research fellowship in archaeology/object conservation is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), University of Oslo. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for the fellowship.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
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.
Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in archaeology or object conservation.
Course Level: Fellowship is provided for Ph.D. program.
Study Subject: Fellowship is tenable in archaeology/object conservation (material studies).
Scholarship Award: Fellowship will compromise:
Salary level 50 – 56 (NOK 430 500-475 500, depending on qualifications).
A professionally stimulating working environment.
Attractive welfare benefits
Scholarship can be taken in Norway
Eligibility: Criteria is
A Master’s Degree or equivalent in archaeology or object conservation. The Master’s Degree has to have been obtained by the time of application.
Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
Nationality: Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for the fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in archaeology or object conservation.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; Ph.D. research fellows and post-doctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognized tests.
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS – International English Language Testing Service
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
Applicants to the program for the Ph.D. degree in Science must obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL test or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (academic) test. The same applies to applicants for postdoctoral research fellow positions.
International Fellowships
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application, preferably in pdf format:
Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications).
Transcript of records of your Master’s degree. Applicants with education from a foreign university are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.
Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project (3 – 5 pages)
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 August 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/doctoral-research-fellowship-archaeologyobject-conservation-university-oslo-norway-2016/2016/06/22/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the Department of Comparative Politics on the project Money Talks: Gendered Electoral Financing in Democratic and Democratizing States. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway under the program of FRIPRO. The project is situated within the Department’s research group on Democracy and Development.
The position is for a period of 2 years.
About the project/work tasks
Money Talks is a research project that critically examines the nexus between money and political recruitment. Its main focus is how different kinds of electoral financing schemes, both gendered and neutral, affects the nomination processes within political parties. During the last decade several governments and non-governmental organizations, in advanced and emerging democracies, have experimented with different financing schemes that target gender balance in the nomination process. Why are gendered electoral financing schemes emerging in some countries and not others? What are their effects on the recruitment processes in political parties and the composition of legislative bodies?
Applicants should have an interest in the dynamics involved in parties’ selection processes. Proposals that seek to test the relationship between money, gender and political recruitment in democratic or/and democratizing states are welcomed. The research team will build a dataset on gendered electoral financing, conduct field studies of recruitment processes in the UK, France, Malawi, Ghana and Kenya, as well as conducting an audience study in Malawi. We invite projects that either contribute to the collection of data along these predefined lines or collect complimentary data with a different empirical focus.
Partners are Chr. Michelsen Institute (Bergen); Queen Mary, University of London; and Chancellor College, University of Malawi. Participation in the project opens up the opportunity to engage with top class research and researchers from across the world.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicant must hold a PhD within political science, sociology, development studies, psychology, development economics, media studies or an equivalent area. The applicant must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
Proficiency in both written and oral English.
International applicants are welcomed.
Potential candidates will be called in for an interview at the University of Bergen or we will arrange for an interview on Skype.
About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:
The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 2 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.
A research proposal of 4-5 pages must accompany the application. The proposal should contain a progress plan for the different parts of the research work, as well as a plan regarding publishing. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.
A budget must be set up for operating expenses.
We can offer:
A good and professionally challenging working environment.
Salary at pay grade 57(code 1352) on the government salary scale upon appointment (equivalent to NOK 483 700,- per year). Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position.
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
A position in an inclusive workplace (IW).
Good welfare benefits.
Opportunities for a research stay and funding for field work abroad.
Your application must include:
A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
A research proposal (see above).
CV
Your PhD dissertation.
Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
Relevant certificates/references.
List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
Any publications in your name.
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at the recruitment portal Jobbnorge.
The application has to be marked with: 16/4098
The closing date is August 15, 2016
Read more: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/126082/postdoctoral-research-fellow
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OPEN WORLD RESEARCH INITIATIVE (OWRI) POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RUSSIAN)
Durham University - School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Location: Durham
Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 7th June 2016
Closes: 6th July 2016
Job Ref: 002091
We are seeking a highly qualified, independent and talented Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join a Durham-based research team, led by Dr Andy Byford and Professor Anoush Ehteshami, contributing to the Open World Research Initiative (OWRI) programme titled “Cross-Language Dynamics: Reshaping Community” (CLDRC).
CLDRC is a large interdisciplinary and multi-institutional project, led by Professor Stephen Hutchings of the University of Manchester and funded by a £4m grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
The project is delivered by a consortium composed of three core institutions – the University of Manchester, Durham University, and the School of Advanced Studies in London.
Each of the partners is responsible for one of the project’s three strands: the multilingual, the transnational, and the translingual, respectively.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 2 years.
The successful applicant is expected to start on 1st October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter and no later than 31st January 2017.
S/he will be based at Durham University’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) and will be working under the supervision of Dr Byford on the following research topic.
Read more: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANV881/open-world-research-initiative-owri-post-doctoral-research-associate-russian/
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EDUCATION/SPENCER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN USA, 2016-2017
University of Melbourne, Australia
National Academy of Education is offering up to thirty postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2017-2018. These fellowships are open to international students working in critical areas of education research.
The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education.
The National Academy of Education advances high-quality education research and its use in policy formation and practice. Founded in 1965, the Academy consists of U.S. members and foreign associates who are elected on the basis of outstanding scholarship related to education.
Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: These fellowships are available for pursuing postdoctoral program in critical areas of education research.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are provided in the field of education.
Scholarship Award: includes
Fellows will receive $70,000 for one academic year of research, or $35,000 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time.
The terms of the fellowship provide for no institutional support, i.e., overhead or indirect costs
Fellowships must begin during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Fellows take the equivalent of one year’s teaching leave during the fellowship term.
Fellows will be included in professional development retreats with other fellows and NAEd members.
Up to thirty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2017.
Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.
Scholarship can be taken in the USA
Eligibility: The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is open to all eligible applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Applicants must have received their Ph.D., EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015. Please note, if they defended their dissertation in 2015, but did not receive their diploma, or were not conferred, until 2016, then they will not be eligible to apply for the fellowship this year. Do please consider applying next year, however.
Applicant should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education.
The proposed project must be an education research project. NAEd funds studies that examine the efficacy of curriculum and teaching methods, however, we do not fund the initial development of curriculum or instructional programs.
Applications will be judged on the applicant’s past research record, career trajectory in education research, and the quality of the project described in the application.
Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship; group applications will not be accepted.
Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.
Concurrent funding for the proposed project is not permitted. Applicants may not hold a grant from the Spencer Foundation at the same time as this fellowship.
Nationality: International (Non-US citizens) students can apply for these fellowships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have received their Ph.D., EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2015-2016-national-academy-of-educationspencer-postdoctoral-fellowship-program-usa/2014/08/06/
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VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN GERMANY, 2017
University of Melbourne, Australia
Zentrum Moderner Orient Berlin (ZMO) and the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures and Societies (BGSMCS) are inviting applications for Visiting Research Fellowships for the calendar year of 2017.
These fellowships are open to senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences. They are invited to apply for a monthly stipend (2500 EUR, covering all expenses including travel and accommodation) and a period of stay that should not exceed two months.
The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
Course Level: Fellowships are awarded in the humanities and the social sciences.
Study Subject: This is a two months research fellowship programme.
Scholarship Award: Applicants are invited to apply for a monthly stipend (2500 EUR, covering all expenses including travel and accommodation) and a period of stay that should not exceed two months.
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility: The call is open for senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences. University particularly encourages applications from candidates from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Scholars currently residing in Berlin are not eligible to apply.
Nationality: International applicants can apply for these visiting research fellowships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences are eligible to apply.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent electronically by email only, and include:
Application form
A brief cover letter (1 page) indicating clearly for which institution you are applying and, if you are applying to ZMO, your preferred research group affiliation
Description of a research project to be worked upon during visit (max. 3 pages)
CV, including complete list of publications
PhD certificate (or proof of submission)
Application Form
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14 August 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/visiting-research-fellowships-postdoctoral-researchers-germany/2016/06/23/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IN USA, 2017-2018
University of Melbourne, Australia
The Penn Humanities Forum is pleased to offer five (5) one-year Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships for the academic year 2017-2018. The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet application terms.
The Fellowship carries a stipend of $53,000 plus single-coverage health insurance (fellows are responsible for coverage for any dependents) and a $3000 research fund. Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research.
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia. Incorporated as The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn is one of 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities and one of the nine original colonial colleges.
Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing the postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the area of humanities.
Scholarship Award: For the 2017-18 academic year (see Call for Applications below), the Fellowship carries a stipend of $53,000 plus single-coverage health insurance (fellows are responsible for coverage for any dependents) and a $3000 research fund. Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research.
Scholarship can be taken in the USA
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following guidelines
The Ph.D. is the only eligible terminal degree, and applicants must be humanists or those in such allied fields as anthropology or history of science. Ineligible categories include an MFA or any other doctorate such as EdD, social scientists, scholars in educational curriculum building, and performing artists (note: scholars of performance are eligible).
Scholars who received or will receive their Ph.D. between December 2008 and December 2016 are eligible to apply. You must have your degree in hand or have passed your defence no later than December 2016 to be eligible. Your application will not be considered unless this condition is met (i.e., you are ineligible to apply if you will defend or otherwise submit your dissertation anytime in 2017).
Nationality: The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: The eligible applicant must a degree in humanists or those in such allied fields as anthropology or history of science.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the Forum’s secure webform only. The required components for complete application packet are as follows:-
Complete the Application Form.
Prepare curriculum vitae.
Merge your completed application form and your c.v. into one file, with application first. Name your file: LastName-First (e.g., Franklin-Ben) and save as a PDF. Do not submit a Word doc.
Arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation. Each referee should upload their letter to our secure server as a PDF only. The submission deadline for referees is October 15, 2016. We strongly encourage you to contact your referees early enough to give them adequate time to meet this absolute deadline. (Custom instructions for uploading referee letters through Interfolio are explained below.)
Upload and submit your application (with c.v. included) to our secure webform (please complete and carefully check all webform fields). Applications that are emailed or snail-mailed will be considered ineligible.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 15, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/postdoctoral-fellowship-university-pennsylvania-usa/2016/06/23/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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VISITING OPPORTUNITIES
Centre for Comparative History and Political Studies
The Center for Comparative History and Political
Studies (CCHPS) in Perm is pleased to offer visiting
opportunities – internship and visiting research
schemes – for international and Russian scholars at
various stages of their career. CCHPS Studies is a
part of Perm State National Research University, a
hundred-year-old leading research institution in
Russia. The Center was established in 2010 under
European University at Saint-Petersburg’s
Department Development Partnership Program.
The city of Perm is one of Russia’s best-kept
secrets.
Read more: http://comparativestudies.ru/english/visiting-opportunities.html
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КОНКУРС ГРАНТОВ 2017 ГОДА МОЛОДЫМ УЧЕНЫМ
В целях повышения эффективности системы присуждения грантов молодым ученым Российский гуманитарный научный фонд (РГНФ) объявляет конкурс поддержки молодых ученых.
В рамках этого конкурса поддерживаются следующие типы проектов:
«а1» – проекты проведения научных исследований, выполняемые коллективами, молодых ученых под руководством ученых высшей квалификации.
Фонд поддерживает проекты проведения научных исследований коллективами молодых ученых (в возрасте до 39 лет на момент подачи заявки) под руководством ученых высшей квалификации (докторов наук) по направлениям классификатора РГНФ.
«а2» – проекты проведения научных исследований, выполняемые коллективами, состоящими полностью из молодых ученых, включая руководителя.
Фонд поддерживает проекты проведения научных исследований коллективами молодых ученых, включая руководителя, в возрасте до 39 лет на момент подачи заявки) под руководством по направлениям классификатора РГНФ.
Срок реализации проектов типа «а1» и «а2» – 1, 2 или 3 календарных года.
«б(ф)» - участие молодых российских ученых в научных мероприятиях за рубежом по научным направлениям, поддерживаемым Фондом.
Сроки подачи заявок, общие правила проведения конкурса, правила проведения экспертизы заявок, критерии определения размеров грантов, правила подведения итогов конкурса и условия реализации поддержанных проектов этого типа будут указаны в соответствующем разделе Основного объявления о конкурсах в 2017 году.
Полный текст объявления конкурса опубликован на сайте Фонда: http://www.rfh.ru/index.php/ru/konkursy/osnovnoj-konkurs/528-osnovnoe-objavlenie-konkursov-rgnf-2017-goda#am
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VARIA / РАЗНОЕ
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ANNOUNCEMENT ON RECRUITMENT OF SCHOLARS AND EXPERTS
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is recruiting lecturers, scientists and experts with Doctoral degree in all fields.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING BOTH RESEARCH AND TEACHING
Candidates can either be foreigners or Vietnamese living abroad. The positions are available on a long-term (at least 12 months) basis with the following conditions:
DUTIES
a. Teaching: Scholars and experts are expected to teach at least 02school subjects with required teaching hours as follows: Lecturer: 12hours/week; Assistant/Associate Professor:09 hours/week; Professor: 06 hours/week.
b. Research: Lecturer: at least one paper/year in peer-reviewed journals (English only) published by prestigious publishers and/or institutions; Assistant Professor: one paper/year in journals indexed by SCOPUS; Associate Professor/Professor: one paper/year in high-impact journals indexed by ISI Web of Knowledge. Monetary award will be given to papers beyond the minimal required one.
c. Service: Services with compensation (extra pay or reduction of teaching load) include first level administration position, Head of the department or Head of the faculty (if needed). Services without compensation include: curriculum plan/design/revision, slides and teaching materials preparation; internship arrangement, student employment support, recruitment of international students for the department/faculty; industrial connection to seek projects and fund; student affairs, international affairs, organizing or supporting conferences; searching for scholarships for lecturers and students, establishing research group, finding and introducing scholars and experts to work for the faculty, etc.
Every year, foreign scholars and experts receive performance evaluation from students, departments and the university. Based on the evaluation results of teaching, research and service, an extension of contract or salary increase will be determined.
MONTHLY SALARY AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT
a. For scholars and experts working under short-term contract:
Living expense: 500,000 VNĐ/day/person;
Guest-house room on campus and well-equipped working office;
Airport pick-ups and drop-offs;
If needed, TDTU will assign staff in suitable time to help scholars and experts to learn more about the country and its people (once every 02 months).
b. For scholars and experts working under long-term contract:
Salary will be paid monthly for 09months of a school year (the remaining 03 months without pay include Lunar New Year recess and summer holiday recess). In the first year, monthly salary before tax: Lecturer: 1,800 USD, Assistant/Associate Professor: 2,200 USD; Professor: 2,500 USD. After one year, monthly salary can be increased 0% - 20% depending on the performance evaluation and contributions to the university;
On campus accommodation, personal office, airport pick-up and drop-off, health insurance, yearly airplane ticket (round trip) will be decided depending on their contribution to the university and the performance evaluation.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING RESEARCH ONLY
The positions are available for all candidates regardless their nationalities and on a long-term (at least 12 months) basis with the following conditions:
DUTIES:
The main task is to do research and to publish papers in journals indexed by ISI/Scopus (or to file international patents for applied research);
Some scientific services such as industrial connection to seek projects and external funds; organizing or supporting conferences; finding and introducing scholars and experts to work for the university’s faculties;
Teaching is encouraged and additional income for this is given.
SALARY:
Depending on registered annually research outcomes and research-track record of candidates. The salary for a researcher position can be higher or lower than the above positions.
APPLICATION PACKAGE
Please use our CV form
Cover letter;
Resumé with up-to-date education background, work experience and academic activities;
Criminal record notarized by the Embassy;
Diploma(s) and certificate(s);
Two recommendation letters; one from previous employer or professional colleagues, and the other from personal friends.
Read more: http://academicpositions.eu/ad/ton-duc-thang-university-tdtu/2016/announcement-recruitment-scholars-experts/77904?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=Job+alerts
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YOUNG SCHOLARS BULLETIN # 70
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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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PHD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS: 4-5 POSITIONS
There is a vacancy for 4-5 PhD positions at the Department of Foreign Languages, by plan starting 1. January 2017. The positions are for a fixed-term period of 4 years.
The Department of Foreign Languages spans nine different languages, and teaching and research are conducted in the disciplines language/linguistics, literature, cultural studies and didactics (http://www.uib.no/en/fremmedsprak). The Department has around 50 permanent academic staff members, along with 2 post-docs, around twenty PhD candidates and twelve administrative members of staff.
About the positions:
2-3 of the positions are open to applicants in the fields of language/linguistics, literature, cultural studies and didactics in the following languages: Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Spanish Language Studies and Latin America Studies, and German. Projects in didactics must be connected to or be relevant for Norwegian schools.
2 of the positions are reserved for special areas of focus at the Department, and the applicant’s project must therefore be connected to one of these fields:
1. Humanistic Migration Studies with special emphasis on language, literature and/or culture.
Prospective projects must be embedded in one of the disciplines at the Department. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Exile and migration literature
Migrant narratives and the rhetoric of migration
Multicultural societies and cultural innovation
Identity, self-understanding and social integration
Transnational, transcultural and/or trans-modern perspectives on migration and globalization
2. Research in language acquisition and foreign language didactics
Prospective projects must be embedded in one of the disciplines at the Department. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
Interdisciplinary perspectives on language acquisition
The transition from upper secondary school to university
Practical training in teacher’s education
Literacy
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicants must hold a Norwegian master's degree or the equivalent in a discipline that is relevant for the PhD project. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded. Applicants who do not have a Norwegian master’s degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT). The Department can send documentation of foreign education to NOKUT to evaluate if this degree is equivalent to a Norwegian master’s degree. Applicants who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen, are not eligible for employment.
In assessing the applications, both the academic quality of the project and the applicant’s qualification will be considered. In cases where ranked applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, strategic considerations, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility will also weigh in.
Applicants must have contacted a supervisor employed at the Department of Foreign Languages, and the applications must include a confirmation from this supervisor. Contact the Coordinator of Research at the Department, Randi Koppen (see below).
About the PhD positions:
The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral thesis, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency.
The duration of the PhD position is 4 years, of which 25 per cent of the time each year comprises obligatory duties associated with research, teaching and dissemination of results. The plan for this part of the position is developed with the Department when starting the position. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a recruitment position.
The PhD position demands that the applicant has his or her regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Foreign Languages and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.
About the research training:
The PhD Candidates must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. It is a condition that applicants satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer:
A good and professionally challenging working environment.
Salary at pay grade 50 (Code 1017/Pay range 20, alternative 8) in the state salary scale, currently approx. NOK 432.700 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations. .
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
Good welfare benefits.
How to apply
Your applications must be sent electronically via a link on this site: “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV-form.
The application must include:
A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis.
CV
Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.
A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to 3 pages).
Relevant certificates/references.
A summary of the proposed project (up to 5 pages, excluding the bibliography).
A progress plan for the PhD project
Bibliography for the proposed project
A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
Any publications in your name.
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. Attachments can be either in Word of pdf-format.
General information:
Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Coordinator of Research, Randi Koppen on email Randi.Koppen@uib.no or telephone (+47) 55 58 23 68 or Research Advisor Jan A. Johansen on email jan.johansen@uib.no or telephone (+47) 55 58 93 78.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
Questions or inquiries about the electronic application process can be directed to: fakadm@hf.uib.no.
Application deadline: 20 August 2016
Read more: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/126795/phd-research-fellowships-4-5-positions
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UNIL MASTER'S GRANTS
To facilitate access to Master’s degrees by students with qualifications from foreign universities, the University of Lausanne provides around ten Master’s grants which are awarded on a competitive basis.
Programmes concerned
Candidates must choose a Master's programme from among those offered by the UNIL, except:
Master of Medicine
Master of Arts in Sciences and Practices of Education
Master of Law from the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne
Master of Law in Criminal Sciences, judiciary mention
Master of Science in Traceology and Crime Analysis
All the MAS (3rd cycle programmes)
Caution: For the Master of Law, students can apply for the scholarship Master for two of the seven references proposed, namely: "International and Comparative Law" and "legal theory."
The grant may not be used for any complementary studies required to enroll on the Master’s degree (upgrade year) and may not be used for Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) or Masters of Advanced studies (MAS).
Amount and duration of the grant
The amount of the grant is CHF 1,600.- per month from 15 September to 15 July, for a duration not exceeding the regulation minimum period of the programme (according to the programme, one-and-a-half years or two years subject to deduction for paid placements or exempt semesters, if any). Abandonment of the programme results in suspension of the grant.
Required conditions
The candidate must be the holder of a degree from a foreign university.
The qualification held by the candidate must be deemed equivalent to the UNIL Bachelor’s degree.
Selection procedure
Candidates must complete the "UNIL Master’s Grant" form and submit their application within the deadline to:
Social Affairs and Student Mobility Service (SASME)
University of Lausanne
Unicentre
CH-1015 Lausanne
Uncomplete applications are not taken into consideration and are returned to the sender. If the application is complete, it will be examined by the Admissions Service to determine whether the candidate can be admitted. In the event of a positive decision, the application is forwarded by the SASME to the UNIL Faculty responsible for the Master’s on which the candidate wishes to be enrolled.
The Faculty selects applications and notifies the SASME of its opinion based on the candidate’s qualities, motivation and suitability for the Master’s programme.
The SASME forwards shortlisted applications to the selection committee which will award grants to students meeting all criteria according to the available budget.
Decisions are not open to appeal.
The SASME will inform the candidates in writing of the UNIL's decision at the end of March.
Selection criteria
The grants are intended more particularly for students who distinguished themselves in their university studies and who have difficulty meeting their financial needs for the duration of the Master’s. It is however necessary that the candidates have sufficient financial means to live on themselves during the complementary studies that may be required prior to enroll on the Master’s degree.
Application deadline for autumn semester 2017 and spring semester 2018
Applications must be submitted to the Social Affairs and Student Mobility Service (SASME) before 15 December 2016.
via: http://unistudy.org.ua/unil-master-grants/
Read more: http://www.unil.ch/international/en/home/menuguid/futures-etudiantes/bourses-master-de-lunil.html
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INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN THE HUMANITIES PHD SCHOLARSHIPS IN AUSTRALIA, 2016
University of Melbourne, Australia
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) is offering up to 8 PhD scholarships to study under one of three research projects. These scholarships are available for domestic and international to study under one of three research projects.
The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) seeks to promote high-level research in traditional humanities disciplines such as history, philosophy, and literature, while also engaging with more recent developments in the humanities and other fields, including cultural studies, communication, politics and international studies, and science communication.
The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. They strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing Ph.D. program.
Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study one of three research projects: Project 1: Justice, Recognition, and Power in World Politics, Project 2: Science and Secularization or Project 3: Literary and Book History after Colonialism.
Scholarship Award: The scholarship will offer a stipend of $26,288 (2016 rate) and a top up of $7,500 per annum for a total of three years (equivalent to the Australian Postgraduate Award), with the possibility of a 6-month extension. International students will receive a tuition fee waiver.
Scholarship can be taken in Australia
Eligibility: To be eligible, students must:
Be assessed by the Graduate School as meeting all conditions for admission to the research higher degree program.
Have an academic qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree with Honours Class I.
Not hold a qualification at the same or a higher level than the research higher degree program you are undertaking.
Nationality: Australian and international students can apply for these Ph.D. scholarships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have an academic qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree with Honours Class I.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: International applicants must meet the University of Queensland’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.
How to Apply: Applicants must fill in the online application form. All applicants must supply the following documents:
A cover letter that proposes an original research project that fits within the larger parameters of one of the three projects described;
A curriculum vitae detailing education, professional experience, research experience, publications, and relevant competencies;
Evidence of citizenship status;
The name and contact details of three referees.
Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The closing date for application is 18 July 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/institute-advanced-studies-humanities-phd-scholarships-australia/2016/06/15/
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DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN ARCHAEOLOGY/OBJECT CONSERVATION AT UNIVERSITY OF OSLO IN NORWAY, 2016
University of Melbourne, Australia
A doctoral research fellowship in archaeology/object conservation is available at the Department of Archaeology, Conservation and History (IAKH), University of Oslo. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for the fellowship.
The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.
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.
Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in archaeology or object conservation.
Course Level: Fellowship is provided for Ph.D. program.
Study Subject: Fellowship is tenable in archaeology/object conservation (material studies).
Scholarship Award: Fellowship will compromise:
Salary level 50 – 56 (NOK 430 500-475 500, depending on qualifications).
A professionally stimulating working environment.
Attractive welfare benefits
Scholarship can be taken in Norway
Eligibility: Criteria is
A Master’s Degree or equivalent in archaeology or object conservation. The Master’s Degree has to have been obtained by the time of application.
Personal suitability and motivation for the position.
Nationality: Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for the fellowship.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have a master’s degree or equivalent in archaeology or object conservation.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirements: A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; Ph.D. research fellows and post-doctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognized tests.
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS – International English Language Testing Service
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
Applicants to the program for the Ph.D. degree in Science must obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL test or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (academic) test. The same applies to applicants for postdoctoral research fellow positions.
International Fellowships
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Applicants must submit the following attachments with the electronic application, preferably in pdf format:
Application letter describing the applicant’s qualifications and motivation for the position
Curriculum Vitae (complete list of education, positions, teaching experience, administrative experience, and other qualifying activities, including a complete list of publications).
Transcript of records of your Master’s degree. Applicants with education from a foreign university are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system.
Project description, including a detailed progress plan for the project (3 – 5 pages)
Online Application
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 August 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/doctoral-research-fellowship-archaeologyobject-conservation-university-oslo-norway-2016/2016/06/22/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the Department of Comparative Politics on the project Money Talks: Gendered Electoral Financing in Democratic and Democratizing States. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway under the program of FRIPRO. The project is situated within the Department’s research group on Democracy and Development.
The position is for a period of 2 years.
About the project/work tasks
Money Talks is a research project that critically examines the nexus between money and political recruitment. Its main focus is how different kinds of electoral financing schemes, both gendered and neutral, affects the nomination processes within political parties. During the last decade several governments and non-governmental organizations, in advanced and emerging democracies, have experimented with different financing schemes that target gender balance in the nomination process. Why are gendered electoral financing schemes emerging in some countries and not others? What are their effects on the recruitment processes in political parties and the composition of legislative bodies?
Applicants should have an interest in the dynamics involved in parties’ selection processes. Proposals that seek to test the relationship between money, gender and political recruitment in democratic or/and democratizing states are welcomed. The research team will build a dataset on gendered electoral financing, conduct field studies of recruitment processes in the UK, France, Malawi, Ghana and Kenya, as well as conducting an audience study in Malawi. We invite projects that either contribute to the collection of data along these predefined lines or collect complimentary data with a different empirical focus.
Partners are Chr. Michelsen Institute (Bergen); Queen Mary, University of London; and Chancellor College, University of Malawi. Participation in the project opens up the opportunity to engage with top class research and researchers from across the world.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
The applicant must hold a PhD within political science, sociology, development studies, psychology, development economics, media studies or an equivalent area. The applicant must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
Proficiency in both written and oral English.
International applicants are welcomed.
Potential candidates will be called in for an interview at the University of Bergen or we will arrange for an interview on Skype.
About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:
The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 2 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.
A research proposal of 4-5 pages must accompany the application. The proposal should contain a progress plan for the different parts of the research work, as well as a plan regarding publishing. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.
A budget must be set up for operating expenses.
We can offer:
A good and professionally challenging working environment.
Salary at pay grade 57(code 1352) on the government salary scale upon appointment (equivalent to NOK 483 700,- per year). Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position.
Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
A position in an inclusive workplace (IW).
Good welfare benefits.
Opportunities for a research stay and funding for field work abroad.
Your application must include:
A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
A research proposal (see above).
CV
Your PhD dissertation.
Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
Relevant certificates/references.
List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
Any publications in your name.
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at the recruitment portal Jobbnorge.
The application has to be marked with: 16/4098
The closing date is August 15, 2016
Read more: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/126082/postdoctoral-research-fellow
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OPEN WORLD RESEARCH INITIATIVE (OWRI) POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (RUSSIAN)
Durham University - School of Modern Languages and Cultures
Location: Durham
Salary: £31,656 to £37,768 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 7th June 2016
Closes: 6th July 2016
Job Ref: 002091
We are seeking a highly qualified, independent and talented Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join a Durham-based research team, led by Dr Andy Byford and Professor Anoush Ehteshami, contributing to the Open World Research Initiative (OWRI) programme titled “Cross-Language Dynamics: Reshaping Community” (CLDRC).
CLDRC is a large interdisciplinary and multi-institutional project, led by Professor Stephen Hutchings of the University of Manchester and funded by a £4m grant from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
The project is delivered by a consortium composed of three core institutions – the University of Manchester, Durham University, and the School of Advanced Studies in London.
Each of the partners is responsible for one of the project’s three strands: the multilingual, the transnational, and the translingual, respectively.
This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 2 years.
The successful applicant is expected to start on 1st October 2016 or as soon as possible thereafter and no later than 31st January 2017.
S/he will be based at Durham University’s School of Modern Languages and Cultures (MLAC) and will be working under the supervision of Dr Byford on the following research topic.
Read more: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ANV881/open-world-research-initiative-owri-post-doctoral-research-associate-russian/
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NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EDUCATION/SPENCER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN USA, 2016-2017
University of Melbourne, Australia
National Academy of Education is offering up to thirty postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2017-2018. These fellowships are open to international students working in critical areas of education research.
The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship supports early-career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education.
The National Academy of Education advances high-quality education research and its use in policy formation and practice. Founded in 1965, the Academy consists of U.S. members and foreign associates who are elected on the basis of outstanding scholarship related to education.
Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: These fellowships are available for pursuing postdoctoral program in critical areas of education research.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are provided in the field of education.
Scholarship Award: includes
Fellows will receive $70,000 for one academic year of research, or $35,000 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time.
The terms of the fellowship provide for no institutional support, i.e., overhead or indirect costs
Fellowships must begin during the 2017-2018 academic year.
Fellows take the equivalent of one year’s teaching leave during the fellowship term.
Fellows will be included in professional development retreats with other fellows and NAEd members.
Up to thirty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2017.
Selection will be made by a committee of NAEd members.
Scholarship can be taken in the USA
Eligibility: The NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program is open to all eligible applicants regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
Applicants must have received their Ph.D., EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015. Please note, if they defended their dissertation in 2015, but did not receive their diploma, or were not conferred, until 2016, then they will not be eligible to apply for the fellowship this year. Do please consider applying next year, however.
Applicant should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education.
The proposed project must be an education research project. NAEd funds studies that examine the efficacy of curriculum and teaching methods, however, we do not fund the initial development of curriculum or instructional programs.
Applications will be judged on the applicant’s past research record, career trajectory in education research, and the quality of the project described in the application.
Applications must be made by the individual applying for the fellowship; group applications will not be accepted.
Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.
Concurrent funding for the proposed project is not permitted. Applicants may not hold a grant from the Spencer Foundation at the same time as this fellowship.
Nationality: International (Non-US citizens) students can apply for these fellowships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Applicants must have received their Ph.D., EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2011, and December 31, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2015-2016-national-academy-of-educationspencer-postdoctoral-fellowship-program-usa/2014/08/06/
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VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHERS IN GERMANY, 2017
University of Melbourne, Australia
Zentrum Moderner Orient Berlin (ZMO) and the Berlin Graduate School of Muslim Cultures and Societies (BGSMCS) are inviting applications for Visiting Research Fellowships for the calendar year of 2017.
These fellowships are open to senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences. They are invited to apply for a monthly stipend (2500 EUR, covering all expenses including travel and accommodation) and a period of stay that should not exceed two months.
The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
Course Level: Fellowships are awarded in the humanities and the social sciences.
Study Subject: This is a two months research fellowship programme.
Scholarship Award: Applicants are invited to apply for a monthly stipend (2500 EUR, covering all expenses including travel and accommodation) and a period of stay that should not exceed two months.
Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility: The call is open for senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences. University particularly encourages applications from candidates from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Scholars currently residing in Berlin are not eligible to apply.
Nationality: International applicants can apply for these visiting research fellowships.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: Senior researchers and recent postdocs in the humanities and the social sciences are eligible to apply.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
How to Apply: Applications should be sent electronically by email only, and include:
Application form
A brief cover letter (1 page) indicating clearly for which institution you are applying and, if you are applying to ZMO, your preferred research group affiliation
Description of a research project to be worked upon during visit (max. 3 pages)
CV, including complete list of publications
PhD certificate (or proof of submission)
Application Form
Application Deadline: The application deadline is 14 August 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/visiting-research-fellowships-postdoctoral-researchers-germany/2016/06/23/
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA IN USA, 2017-2018
University of Melbourne, Australia
The Penn Humanities Forum is pleased to offer five (5) one-year Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships for the academic year 2017-2018. The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international, who meet application terms.
The Fellowship carries a stipend of $53,000 plus single-coverage health insurance (fellows are responsible for coverage for any dependents) and a $3000 research fund. Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research.
The University of Pennsylvania is a private, Ivy League university located in Philadelphia. Incorporated as The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn is one of 14 founding members of the Association of American Universities and one of the nine original colonial colleges.
Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing the postdoctoral program.
Study Subject: Fellowships are awarded in the area of humanities.
Scholarship Award: For the 2017-18 academic year (see Call for Applications below), the Fellowship carries a stipend of $53,000 plus single-coverage health insurance (fellows are responsible for coverage for any dependents) and a $3000 research fund. Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research.
Scholarship can be taken in the USA
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following guidelines
The Ph.D. is the only eligible terminal degree, and applicants must be humanists or those in such allied fields as anthropology or history of science. Ineligible categories include an MFA or any other doctorate such as EdD, social scientists, scholars in educational curriculum building, and performing artists (note: scholars of performance are eligible).
Scholars who received or will receive their Ph.D. between December 2008 and December 2016 are eligible to apply. You must have your degree in hand or have passed your defence no later than December 2016 to be eligible. Your application will not be considered unless this condition is met (i.e., you are ineligible to apply if you will defend or otherwise submit your dissertation anytime in 2017).
Nationality: The fellowship is open to all scholars, national and international.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirement: The eligible applicant must a degree in humanists or those in such allied fields as anthropology or history of science.
Test Requirement: No
English Language Requirement: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the Forum’s secure webform only. The required components for complete application packet are as follows:-
Complete the Application Form.
Prepare curriculum vitae.
Merge your completed application form and your c.v. into one file, with application first. Name your file: LastName-First (e.g., Franklin-Ben) and save as a PDF. Do not submit a Word doc.
Arrange for three (3) confidential letters of recommendation. Each referee should upload their letter to our secure server as a PDF only. The submission deadline for referees is October 15, 2016. We strongly encourage you to contact your referees early enough to give them adequate time to meet this absolute deadline. (Custom instructions for uploading referee letters through Interfolio are explained below.)
Upload and submit your application (with c.v. included) to our secure webform (please complete and carefully check all webform fields). Applications that are emailed or snail-mailed will be considered ineligible.
Application Form
Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 15, 2016.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/postdoctoral-fellowship-university-pennsylvania-usa/2016/06/23/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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VISITING OPPORTUNITIES
Centre for Comparative History and Political Studies
The Center for Comparative History and Political
Studies (CCHPS) in Perm is pleased to offer visiting
opportunities – internship and visiting research
schemes – for international and Russian scholars at
various stages of their career. CCHPS Studies is a
part of Perm State National Research University, a
hundred-year-old leading research institution in
Russia. The Center was established in 2010 under
European University at Saint-Petersburg’s
Department Development Partnership Program.
The city of Perm is one of Russia’s best-kept
secrets.
Read more: http://comparativestudies.ru/english/visiting-opportunities.html
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КОНКУРС ГРАНТОВ 2017 ГОДА МОЛОДЫМ УЧЕНЫМ
В целях повышения эффективности системы присуждения грантов молодым ученым Российский гуманитарный научный фонд (РГНФ) объявляет конкурс поддержки молодых ученых.
В рамках этого конкурса поддерживаются следующие типы проектов:
«а1» – проекты проведения научных исследований, выполняемые коллективами, молодых ученых под руководством ученых высшей квалификации.
Фонд поддерживает проекты проведения научных исследований коллективами молодых ученых (в возрасте до 39 лет на момент подачи заявки) под руководством ученых высшей квалификации (докторов наук) по направлениям классификатора РГНФ.
«а2» – проекты проведения научных исследований, выполняемые коллективами, состоящими полностью из молодых ученых, включая руководителя.
Фонд поддерживает проекты проведения научных исследований коллективами молодых ученых, включая руководителя, в возрасте до 39 лет на момент подачи заявки) под руководством по направлениям классификатора РГНФ.
Срок реализации проектов типа «а1» и «а2» – 1, 2 или 3 календарных года.
«б(ф)» - участие молодых российских ученых в научных мероприятиях за рубежом по научным направлениям, поддерживаемым Фондом.
Сроки подачи заявок, общие правила проведения конкурса, правила проведения экспертизы заявок, критерии определения размеров грантов, правила подведения итогов конкурса и условия реализации поддержанных проектов этого типа будут указаны в соответствующем разделе Основного объявления о конкурсах в 2017 году.
Полный текст объявления конкурса опубликован на сайте Фонда: http://www.rfh.ru/index.php/ru/konkursy/osnovnoj-konkurs/528-osnovnoe-objavlenie-konkursov-rgnf-2017-goda#am
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VARIA / РАЗНОЕ
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ANNOUNCEMENT ON RECRUITMENT OF SCHOLARS AND EXPERTS
Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) is recruiting lecturers, scientists and experts with Doctoral degree in all fields.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING BOTH RESEARCH AND TEACHING
Candidates can either be foreigners or Vietnamese living abroad. The positions are available on a long-term (at least 12 months) basis with the following conditions:
DUTIES
a. Teaching: Scholars and experts are expected to teach at least 02school subjects with required teaching hours as follows: Lecturer: 12hours/week; Assistant/Associate Professor:09 hours/week; Professor: 06 hours/week.
b. Research: Lecturer: at least one paper/year in peer-reviewed journals (English only) published by prestigious publishers and/or institutions; Assistant Professor: one paper/year in journals indexed by SCOPUS; Associate Professor/Professor: one paper/year in high-impact journals indexed by ISI Web of Knowledge. Monetary award will be given to papers beyond the minimal required one.
c. Service: Services with compensation (extra pay or reduction of teaching load) include first level administration position, Head of the department or Head of the faculty (if needed). Services without compensation include: curriculum plan/design/revision, slides and teaching materials preparation; internship arrangement, student employment support, recruitment of international students for the department/faculty; industrial connection to seek projects and fund; student affairs, international affairs, organizing or supporting conferences; searching for scholarships for lecturers and students, establishing research group, finding and introducing scholars and experts to work for the faculty, etc.
Every year, foreign scholars and experts receive performance evaluation from students, departments and the university. Based on the evaluation results of teaching, research and service, an extension of contract or salary increase will be determined.
MONTHLY SALARY AND OTHER TYPES OF SUPPORT
a. For scholars and experts working under short-term contract:
Living expense: 500,000 VNĐ/day/person;
Guest-house room on campus and well-equipped working office;
Airport pick-ups and drop-offs;
If needed, TDTU will assign staff in suitable time to help scholars and experts to learn more about the country and its people (once every 02 months).
b. For scholars and experts working under long-term contract:
Salary will be paid monthly for 09months of a school year (the remaining 03 months without pay include Lunar New Year recess and summer holiday recess). In the first year, monthly salary before tax: Lecturer: 1,800 USD, Assistant/Associate Professor: 2,200 USD; Professor: 2,500 USD. After one year, monthly salary can be increased 0% - 20% depending on the performance evaluation and contributions to the university;
On campus accommodation, personal office, airport pick-up and drop-off, health insurance, yearly airplane ticket (round trip) will be decided depending on their contribution to the university and the performance evaluation.
FOR POSITIONS INVOLVING RESEARCH ONLY
The positions are available for all candidates regardless their nationalities and on a long-term (at least 12 months) basis with the following conditions:
DUTIES:
The main task is to do research and to publish papers in journals indexed by ISI/Scopus (or to file international patents for applied research);
Some scientific services such as industrial connection to seek projects and external funds; organizing or supporting conferences; finding and introducing scholars and experts to work for the university’s faculties;
Teaching is encouraged and additional income for this is given.
SALARY:
Depending on registered annually research outcomes and research-track record of candidates. The salary for a researcher position can be higher or lower than the above positions.
APPLICATION PACKAGE
Please use our CV form
Cover letter;
Resumé with up-to-date education background, work experience and academic activities;
Criminal record notarized by the Embassy;
Diploma(s) and certificate(s);
Two recommendation letters; one from previous employer or professional colleagues, and the other from personal friends.
Read more: http://academicpositions.eu/ad/ton-duc-thang-university-tdtu/2016/announcement-recruitment-scholars-experts/77904?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=Job+alerts
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