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YOUNG SCHOLARS BULLETIN # 41
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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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GOVERNING VALUES, GOVERNING THROUGH VALUES, GOVERNED BY VALUES? THE EUROPEAN UNION AS A RISK POLITY
JOB VACANCIES - Call for applications
- 2 full-time doctoral positions (2015-2019)
This is a call for applications for one full-time post-doctoral position and two full-time doctoral positions on an interdisciplinary project on European politics and values based at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Brussels, Belgium). The researchers will join a team under the supervision of a scientific committee (Ramona Coman, François Foret [spokesperson], François Heinderyckx). Prospective candidates are hereby invited to submit their application as described below. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 May 2015. Successful candidates are expected to start working in Brussels on 1 September 2015.
Outline of the project: 'Governing values, governing through values, governed by values? The European Union as a risk polity'
Values at the core of European integration have been widely discussed in recent years due to several major evolutions in EU governance. The enlargements and the constitution-making process were structures of opportunities for claims to define common values susceptible to hold European countries and citizens together and to justify public action. Nevertheless, resistances showed that interpretations of these common values may differ.
References to values may have three incentives. Firstly, it may be a call to identity, memory and communicative resources in a quest for legitimization (governing through values). Secondly, it may come from the necessity to deal with ethical issues calling for normative policy choices (governing values). Thirdly, values may cause legal and political conflicts and challenge established balances of powers and regulation (governed by values). The EU has encountered the three scenarios. In each configuration, "European values" are invoked with different meanings and purposes. The hypothesis is that common patterns can still be found, turning the EU into a 'risk polity', a political system where values become a usual part of European politics either as an answer to or a factor creating uncertainties.
The project aims at a better understanding of the reasons and modalities of the emergence of "European values" on the EU agenda; of the way they create unity or division, circulate and frame different models of political community for Europe.
Work Packages
Three distinct Work Packages will take on three empirical case studies: morality politics/policies and European values; interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values; debates on European values in the public sphere.
WP.A: European values in morality politics
Morality issues have multiplied on the European agenda. This category includes all policy questions related to the fundamental conception of human being, from conception, birth, sexuality, gender identity, legal and economic status of the human body, to death. Sometimes also, the category is extended to include identity and memory issues reformulated in normative terms. Different narratives are competing to define what are the “European values” likely to frame ethical choices in all these fields. The purpose is to trace the production and trajectories of these narratives. It is also to assess whether this reference to "European values" in the political, policy and public spheres create patterns of union or dissensus, and what are the effects on the European polity.
WP.B: Interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values
Over the last decades the EU has put the rule of law at the center of its internal and external policies. The aim is to examine when, how and why supranational institutions use the rule of law to legitimize the raison d’être of the EU and its internal and external policies, and how it interacts with values. Applications are especially encouraged on topics which unveil how the “EU governs the rule if law”, “through the rule of law” and “by the rule of law”. Sociological approaches dealing with the adaptation and resistances to international norms and policies as well as projects on the circulation of values are welcome.
WP.C: European Values and the Public Sphere
The European institutions are actively trying to promote, enhance and support a number of Europe-wide public spheres, or spheres that at least transcend national boundaries and, as such, defuse any build-up of nationalistic tension by identifying and enhancing shared values. An investigation into the external communication of European institutions will focus on explicit and implicit references to European values, with particular attention to policy areas with high levels of uncertainty and/or associated with divisive issues. Given the apparent failure to create any significant European public sphere, alternative scenarios will be explored, including one of increased interconnectedness among the resilient national public spheres as a way to enhance the experience of European values.
Workload
Doctoral mandates
The workload related to the doctoral mandates is mainly the realization of a PhD thesis in four years according to Belgian rules. The candidates are expected to contribute to the collective research through fieldwork, organizational activities and publications, to acquire progressively the competencies linked to a high-level scientific position and to be autonomous and team players.
Working environment and conditions
This multidisciplinary project will take place within three research teams: the Centre d'étude de la vie politique (CEVIPOL) the main political science research unit of the ULB; the Institute for European Studies (IEE), one of the oldest Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence in Europe; the Research Centre in Information and Communication (ReSIC), a large gathering of competencies in media sociology, journalism studies, textual analysis and other fields.
It will rely on a supportive interdisciplinary environment made of political scientists (R. Coman, F. Foret) and media and communication scholars (F. Heinderyckx) but also internationalists, lawyers and historians working on European integration and interactions between politics, culture and religion, etc.
The PhD candidates and the post-doc will join a dynamic international network of collaboration with other universities in Europe, US and Asia. Travels and short research stays may be included in the activities.
The hired persons will have an office and relevant administrative support at ULB. Living in Brussels for the period of the mission is required. The working contract will be managed by the university according to Belgian standards.
Profiles
Candidates for both doctoral and post-doctoral positions should demonstrate their ability to evolve in a multi-cultural environment; their expertise and/or interest for European politics; their proficiency to work in French and English. Each candidate should explain clearly his/her interest for the project and how and why he/she can contribute to the development of the collective reflection. Experience and achievements in academic research and education in areas relevant to the project will be taken into consideration at the time of selection.
Doctoral mandates
• Master in political science, sociology, communication studies or a directly related field
• Excellent grades and other signs of academic distinctions
• Proved expertise or at least interest in European studies
• First achievements in research (master thesis) on a topic related to the project
• Experience with working in an international environment
• Very good command of English and preferably French
• Ability to work in a team, to meet deadlines and to combine autonomy with respect of guidelines
Legal conditions and status of the doctoral positions:
• The applicant should not already have a contractual link with the ULB
• The applicant should not have already held a position as assistant for more than one year in any university
• According to the experience of the candidate, the monthly net income will start from 1800 euros.
How to apply
The successful candidates will be selected on the basis of the quality of their CV, their research achievements, motivation and congruence with the project.
The following application documents are to be consolidated into one single PDF file sent by email to Ana Noppen ([email protected]):
• A one-page motivation letter explaining the candidate’s general interest for the project
• A short project (5,000 characters, spaces included) explaining the possible scientific contribution of the candidate to the collective research, on which working package, with some bibliographical references
• A curriculum vitae listing all academic qualifications, relevant research experience and previous publications
• Name, affiliation, e-mail and phone number of three referee who can be contacted if necessary
• A copy of the passport/ID, master diploma
Applications are open until 10 May 2015.
A telephone or face-to-face interview may be organized.
Short-listed candidates will be informed in the second half of May and the final decision will be taken before the end of June.
The hiring and the required presence in Brussels will be effective on 1 September 2015
Applications to be sent to Ana Noppen ()
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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GOVERNING VALUES, GOVERNING THROUGH VALUES, GOVERNED BY VALUES? THE EUROPEAN UNION AS A RISK POLITY
JOB VACANCIES - Call for applications
- 1 full-time post-doctoral position (2015-2019)
This is a call for applications for one full-time post-doctoral position and two full-time doctoral positions on an interdisciplinary project on European politics and values based at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Brussels, Belgium). The researchers will join a team under the supervision of a scientific committee (Ramona Coman, François Foret [spokesperson], François Heinderyckx). Prospective candidates are hereby invited to submit their application as described below. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 May 2015. Successful candidates are expected to start working in Brussels on 1 September 2015.
Outline of the project: 'Governing values, governing through values, governed by values? The European Union as a risk polity'
Values at the core of European integration have been widely discussed in recent years due to several major evolutions in EU governance. The enlargements and the constitution-making process were structures of opportunities for claims to define common values susceptible to hold European countries and citizens together and to justify public action. Nevertheless, resistances showed that interpretations of these common values may differ.
References to values may have three incentives. Firstly, it may be a call to identity, memory and communicative resources in a quest for legitimization (governing through values). Secondly, it may come from the necessity to deal with ethical issues calling for normative policy choices (governing values). Thirdly, values may cause legal and political conflicts and challenge established balances of powers and regulation (governed by values). The EU has encountered the three scenarios. In each configuration, "European values" are invoked with different meanings and purposes. The hypothesis is that common patterns can still be found, turning the EU into a 'risk polity', a political system where values become a usual part of European politics either as an answer to or a factor creating uncertainties.
The project aims at a better understanding of the reasons and modalities of the emergence of "European values" on the EU agenda; of the way they create unity or division, circulate and frame different models of political community for Europe.
Work Packages
Three distinct Work Packages will take on three empirical case studies: morality politics/policies and European values; interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values; debates on European values in the public sphere.
WP.A: European values in morality politics
Morality issues have multiplied on the European agenda. This category includes all policy questions related to the fundamental conception of human being, from conception, birth, sexuality, gender identity, legal and economic status of the human body, to death. Sometimes also, the category is extended to include identity and memory issues reformulated in normative terms. Different narratives are competing to define what are the “European values” likely to frame ethical choices in all these fields. The purpose is to trace the production and trajectories of these narratives. It is also to assess whether this reference to "European values" in the political, policy and public spheres create patterns of union or dissensus, and what are the effects on the European polity.
WP.B: Interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values
Over the last decades the EU has put the rule of law at the center of its internal and external policies. The aim is to examine when, how and why supranational institutions use the rule of law to legitimize the raison d’être of the EU and its internal and external policies, and how it interacts with values. Applications are especially encouraged on topics which unveil how the “EU governs the rule if law”, “through the rule of law” and “by the rule of law”. Sociological approaches dealing with the adaptation and resistances to international norms and policies as well as projects on the circulation of values are welcome.
WP.C: European Values and the Public Sphere
The European institutions are actively trying to promote, enhance and support a number of Europe-wide public spheres, or spheres that at least transcend national boundaries and, as such, defuse any build-up of nationalistic tension by identifying and enhancing shared values. An investigation into the external communication of European institutions will focus on explicit and implicit references to European values, with particular attention to policy areas with high levels of uncertainty and/or associated with divisive issues. Given the apparent failure to create any significant European public sphere, alternative scenarios will be explored, including one of increased interconnectedness among the resilient national public spheres as a way to enhance the experience of European values.
Workload
Post-doctoral mandate
The workload related to the post-doctoral mandate will include various contributions to the project, among others: state of the art of the debate; management of the collective research; contribution to fieldwork through interviews, document analysis, etc.; writing and publishing. A priority will be given to a personal investment on WP1 "European values in morality politics". The post-doc will be considered as a full member of the team and will co-sign some publications in peer-reviewed supports. He/she will have to fulfil the requirements but will also have opportunities for self-development in order to prepare subsequent steps in a scientific career. Teaching may be part of the duties. Management and communication tasks are also included.
Working environment and conditions
This multidisciplinary project will take place within three research teams: the Centre d'étude de la vie politique (CEVIPOL) the main political science research unit of the ULB; the Institute for European Studies (IEE), one of the oldest Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence in Europe; the Research Centre in Information and Communication (ReSIC), a large gathering of competencies in media sociology, journalism studies, textual analysis and other fields.
It will rely on a supportive interdisciplinary environment made of political scientists (R. Coman, F. Foret) and media and communication scholars (F. Heinderyckx) but also internationalists, lawyers and historians working on European integration and interactions between politics, culture and religion, etc.
The PhD candidates and the post-doc will join a dynamic international network of collaboration with other universities in Europe, US and Asia. Travels and short research stays may be included in the activities.
The hired persons will have an office and relevant administrative support at ULB. Living in Brussels for the period of the mission is required. The working contract will be managed by the university according to Belgian standards.
Profiles
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to evolve in a multi-cultural environment; their expertise and/or interest for European politics; their proficiency to work in French and English. Each candidate should explain clearly his/her interest for the project and how and why he/she can contribute to the development of the collective reflection. Experience and achievements in academic research and education in areas relevant to the project will be taken into consideration at the time of selection.
Post-doctoral mandate
• Ph.D. in political science or a directly related field (international relations, sociology…) with a focus on identity and cultural aspects of European integration, ethical matters, religion and politics
• Proved expertise in European studies at doctoral level
• Strong record in qualitative research and fieldwork (interviews, observation, documentary analysis…). Quantitative skills are an extra asset.
• Experience with working in an international environment
• Very good command of English and preferably French
• Ability to work in a team, to meet deadlines and to combine autonomy with respect of guidelines
Legal conditions and status of the post-doctoral position:
• According to the regulation of the grant, postdoctoral researchers must have received a doctoral academic degree obtained after the defence of a thesis since less than 8 years
• The successful candidate must be in “international mobility”, meaning that he/she should not have lived or worked in Belgium for more than 24 months in the last three years.
• The contract will be established for 12 months, renewable two times (three years)
• According to the experience of the candidate, the monthly net income will start from 2200 euros.
How to apply
The successful candidates will be selected on the basis of the quality of their CV, their research achievements, motivation and congruence with the project.
The following application documents are to be consolidated into one single PDF file sent by email to Ana Noppen ([email protected]):
• A one-page motivation letter explaining the candidate’s general interest for the project
• A short project (5,000 characters, spaces included) explaining the possible scientific contribution of the candidate to the collective research, on which working package, with some bibliographical references
• A curriculum vitae listing all academic qualifications, relevant research experience and previous publications
• Name, affiliation, e-mail and phone number of three referee who can be contacted if necessary
• A copy of the passport/ID, PhD and master diploma
Applications are open until 10 May 2015.
A telephone or face-to-face interview may be organized.
Short-listed candidates will be informed in the second half of May and the final decision will be taken before the end of June.
The hiring and the required presence in Brussels will be effective on 1 September 2015
Applications to be sent to Ana Noppen ()
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6 ZIF MARIE CURIE 2-YEAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The University of Konstanz belongs to the universities in Germany whose “Future concepts for top-class research at universities” is promoted within the framework of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments.
The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the University of Konstanz for the promotion of young researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and is an integral component of the institutional strategy “Model Konstanz — Towards a Culture of Creativity.” The Zukunftskolleg forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between distinguished researchers in Germany and abroad, and provides them with resources for obtaining extramural funding.
The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up to
six (6) ZIF Marie Curie 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships
(any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz)
(Salary Scale 13 TV-L)
to develop and implement individual research projects. This call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz. The rules and ethical principles for the FP7 and the DFG guidelines apply.
Marie Curie Fellowships are available to researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research. They are intended to encourage the transnational mobility of top-level researchers in order to integrate them within the European research area.
The Fellowships will begin on February 1, 2016, and end on January 31, 2018.
The Zukunftskolleg provides a professional infrastructure and an appropriate workplace for conducting research. Fellows have the opportunity to benefit from a variety of career development measures, including the University of Konstanz’s Academic Staff Development and Research Support offices. Fellows may nominate recognized experts in their field of research as senior Fellows, who will be invited to Konstanz for a research stay of one to nine months. Each Postdoctoral Fellow receives a mobility allowance and a research allowance. Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports each Fellow in her / his career development. This committee consists of an experienced researcher from the Fellow’s research field within the university department, as well as an advanced Research Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg.
The target group consists of excellent researchers at the postdoctoral level, leadership abilities and a capacity for teamwork, so that they can reasonably be expected to take up leading roles in academia.
Applicant Requirements for this Fellowship include:
Candidates must be in possession of a doctoral degree (PhD thesis submitted and defended) at the moment of the decision within the second committee meeting – September 28-29, 2015;
Candidates must not hold a permanent position, a professorship, or have an habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi);
Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible (other EU funding is not eligible);
Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz. Applicants should contact potential mentors (Local Hosts) among the researchers at the University of Konstanz in order to ensure appropriate affiliation. Support from the department strengthens the application;
Applicants must have had their main residence and worked outside Germany for 24 months or more during the three years prior to the application deadline (timeframe: May 19, 2012- May 18, 2015);
All ethical issues raised by a proposed project (if applicable) must be described in the project outline. The candidate should explain how these will be addressed, so as to conform with national and Seventh Framework Program (FP7) ethical principles. For advice, please see the CORDIS website on ethics (http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ethics_en.html) and contact the Zukunftskolleg If a proposed project that has passed the peer review stage raises any ethical issues, it is forwarded for review by the University of Konstanz Ethics Committee.
Fellows have an opportunity to teach. They are expected to participate actively in the regular weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg and to have their place of residence in Konstanz.
Fellows are selected on the basis of their academic excellence, the quality and topicality of their research project outline, personal aptitude with regard to leadership and team skills, and interdis-ciplinary interest. International experience in teaching or research, and a strong interest in inter-disciplinary topics are desirable.
Applications are evaluated in a two-stage process:
Eligibility check and pre-selection based on the written application;
Further selection based on independent peer reviews.
Candidates will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of their own strengths and weaknesses after the second selection phase at the beginning of October 2015.
More information on the Zukunftskolleg and current Fellows, as well as a special section devoted to the application and selection process (application forms, guidelines on eligibility, evaluation criteria, the timeline and the stages of the selection process) are available on our website at: http://www.zukunftskolleg.uni-konstanz.de/ .
The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 (0) 7531 / 88 – 4016 und 88 – 2834).
The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer that tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching.
The University of Konstanz has been certified as a family-friendly institution by the Hertie Foundation. The University is committed to further the compatibility of work and family life.
The University of Konstanz offers a “Dual Career Couples Programme“. Information is available at: http://www.familie.uni-konstanz.de/dual-career/.
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted in English via the Online Application Platform at: www.zukunftskolleg.uni-konstanz.de/online-application.
The required documents include a completed application form, a letter of motivation, research propo-sal, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and two letters of reference.
Applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility before submitting their proposal.
The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015, 17:00h (Konstanz time).
Read more: http://academicpositions.eu/ad/university-of-konstanz/2015/6-zif-marie-curie-2-year-postdoctoral-fellowships/52545/
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LABEX POSTDOCTORAL POSITION FOR FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS, 2015
LabEx DynamiTe invites applications for a postdoctoral position to undertake a research project on the long-term dynamics of indigenous urban forms in the New World: a comparative approach. The candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of the issues involved in the archeology of urban agglomerations and a good knowledge of geographical concepts in the same field. The duration of this position is 1 year commencing between 01 September 2015 and 01 December 2015 (according to preference). Application deadline is 26 April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Position is available to work on a project on “The long-term dynamics of indigenous urban forms in the New World: a comparative approach”.
Course Level: Position is open for postdoctoral researchers to undertake a research project.
Scholarship Provider: LabEx DynamiTe
Scholarship can be taken at: France
Eligibility: The candidate must:
– have an in-depth knowledge of the issues involved in the archaeology of urban agglomerations and a good knowledge of geographical concepts in the same field;
– be familiar with the tools used for spatial analysis and cartographic representation;
– be experienced in the acquisition and specialization of data originating from American terrains;
– have a good aptitude for collaborative research.
Scholarship Open for International Students: LabExFrench and international researchers can apply for this postdoctoral position.
Scholarship Description: Diachrony is often woven into urban fabrics. Structures erected at different times and separated by several centuries can often be observed standing side by side within the same space in certain locations. When the ‘old’ is conserved, it is often (and sometimes repeatedly) adapted to fulfil the new requirements of a given moment in time and integrated each time into a more recent urban fabric. While the diachronic approach to the analysis of the urban fabric has been well developed for the cities of the ancient world, the research on the indigenous urban forms of the New World has generally been based on a synchronous perspective. This situation is due to both the history of research and the status of the available documentation (lack of written or historical cartographic sources relating to the relevant settlements, urbanization processes that follow specific modalities and limit vertical sedimentation processes, abandonment phenomena linked with episodes of ‘collapse’, the preponderance of surface analyses). Nevertheless, the data collected in several regions of the continent (Andes, Mesoamerica, the south west of the United States) currently provide a more solid documentary basis for tackling questions concerning the transformation and/or resilience of the known urban forms based on archaeology alone. The proposed research will involve the exploration of the long-term dynamics of the transformation of the urban fabric of these agglomerations, based on concrete examples from the aforementioned American cultural areas, while comparing them with models and concepts developed in the ancient world and, more recently, the Near East. The aim of the research will be to elucidate the logics inherent to the American urban systems studied using specific approaches while contrasting them with known models in the Near East. It will involve the identification of the points of convergence and divergence between the two and the discussion of their significance in functional, socio-political and also symbolic terms, in view of the fact that the spatial organization of the old cities of the New World was strongly influenced by cosmological representations.
Number of award(s): One postdoctoral position is available.
Duration of award(s): The duration of this position is 1 year.
What does it cover? Net monthly salary is approximately EUR 2324.
Notification: The candidate(s) appointed following the assessment of the applications and interviews (which will take place during the week of 15 June 2015) will be informed of the results of the application process from 22 June 2015.
How to Apply: The application must be submitted electronically by application form. It must demonstrate that the candidate fulfills the requirements indicated in the position profile (specified tasks and skills).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 April 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/labex-postdoctoral-position-french-international-researchers-2015/2015/03/28/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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LSE IDEAS MLADENA AND DIANKO SOTIROV VISITING FELLOWSHIP IN UK, 2015
Applications are invited for LSE IDEAS Mladena and Dianko Sotirov Visiting Fellowship. Candidates can take up their Visiting Fellowship for a period of 1 – 2 months between June and 1 October 2015. Fellowship covers a one to two month research stay in London anytime between June – 1 October 2015, namely travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence. Bulgarian as well as Non-Bulgarian applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme. The application deadline is 1 May 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship will be awarded to do research on the topic related to the history of international affairs of Bulgaria and the Balkans in the Twentieth Century.
Course Level: This is a one to two month visiting fellowship programme.
Scholarship Provider: The London School of Economics and Political Science
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: This Fellowship is intended primarily but not exclusively, for scholars in the early stages of their career, namely doctoral candidates and post-doctoral fellows whose work and research focuses primarily on a topic related to the history of international affairs of Bulgaria and the Balkans in the Twentieth Century. Exceptionally, research of distinct quality focused on current issues may also be taken into consideration. Although candidates of Bulgarian nationality will have priority, this fellowship is also awarded to candidates of non-Bulgarian nationality. Above all, it will be the quality of the candidate and of the proposed research that will determine the selection.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Bulgarian as well as Non-Bulgarian applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
Scholarship Description: Call for Applications for the 2015 Mladena and Dianko Sotirov Visiting Fellowship. Recipients of this Fellowship will be working within the LSE IDEAS Balkan Initiative. This Fellowship amounts to £3,000 and should cover a one to two month research stay in London anytime between June – 1 October 2015, namely travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence. Successful candidate will receive the grant upon arrival and will pay for his/her expenses related to the stay, as per above. The recipient will have access to shared office space at the LSE IDEAS Centre and enjoy privileges of the LSE Fellow, including access to the LSE Library, its IT resources and to all events organized at the LSE.
Duration of award(s): Candidates can take up their Visiting Fellowship for a period of 1 – 2 months between June and 1 October 2015.
What does it cover? This Fellowship amounts to £3,000 and should cover a one to two month research stay in London anytime between June – 1 October 2015, namely travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence.
Selection criteria: The quality of the candidate and of the proposed research will determine the selection.
Notification: Skype interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates on 11 – 13 May 2015.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by email. All applicants should submit (in English):
-CV
-Cover letter 1,500 words setting out their current research and how it will benefit from receiving a LSE fellowship
-Two letters of academic recommendation (one of which must be from the applicant’s thesis supervisor, if the applicant is a PhD student) .
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 May 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/lse-ideas-mladena-dianko-sotirov-visiting-fellowship-uk-2015/2015/03/27/
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ALEXANDER HERZEN JUNIOR VISITING FELLOWSHIPS AT IWM IN AUSTRIA, 2015-2016
The Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) are jointly awarding junior visiting fellowships to undertake research projects in the humanities or social sciences. Fellows will be invited from Siberia and Russia (Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions) to spend a six-month research term at the IWM between July 2015 and June 2016. The fellows will receive a grant (stipend) in the amount of EUR 12 700 in total to cover all expenses related to their stay in Vienna. The application deadline is April, 28th 2015.
Study Subject(s): The program is generally open to all research topics within the humanities and social sciences. However, to facilitate opportunities for academic exchange between fellows at the IWM, research proposals related to one of the Institute’s main fields of study are strongly encouraged. These fields are: Sources of Inequality, Religion and Secularism, Democracy in Question, United Europe – Divided History, Cultures and Institutions in Central and Eastern Europe and the Philosophical Work of Jan Patocka.
Course Level: Fellowships are available to undertake research projects.
Scholarship Provider: The Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)
Scholarship can be taken at: Austria
Eligibility: Candidates for the Fellowships
-must have completed a degree equivalent to a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the humanities or social sciences and currently pursue a post-graduate degree in the humanities or social sciences;
-or must have recently obtained a PhD in the humanities or social sciences and work as post-doctoral researchers;
-must not be older than 35 years;
-must have experience in working on research projects independently
-must have advanced English language proficiency, allowing them to present and discuss their research in English; and
-must live, study and work in the Siberian, Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts, and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Mikhail Prokhorov FoundationApplicants from Siberia and Russia (Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions) are eligible to apply for these Visiting fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna/Austria, jointly announce the Call for Applications for the Alexander Herzen Fellowships 2015-2016. The Alexander Herzen Junior Visiting Fellowships are designed as an award for excellence for the most promising young researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences from the Siberian, Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts, and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions.
Number of award(s): Three fellowships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Fellows will be invited to spend a six-month research term at the IWM between July 2015 and June 2016. The exact dates of the fellowship term will be negotiated individually with each fellow.
What does it cover? The fellows will receive a grant (stipend) in the amount of EUR 12 700 in total to cover all expenses related to their stay in Vienna. This includes:- travel costs to/from Vienna at the beginning and end of the fellowships
-fees and other costs for obtaining a visa
-health insurance coverage for Austria
-housing costs in Vienna
-local transport in Vienna
-administrative costs at the IWM (general fee, copies, phone charges)
-research-related costs (books and other material; travel, accommodation and other costs for participation in conferences or archival research, etc.)
-general living expenses (food, all other incidentals).
Selection Criteria: Alexander Herzen Junior Visiting Fellows are selected on the basis of an open competition and according to the criteria set out in the Call for Applications. Each eligible application will be evaluated by an expert jury according to the following selection criteria:
-overall academic qualification and achievements of the candidate;
-quality and relevance of the proposed research project; and
-potential benefit of the research stay at the IWM for the proposed project.
Notification: Applicants will be notified of the jury decision in June 2015.
How to Apply: Applications should be send via e-mail and also by post. Candidates must submit the following materials:
-the application form (Russian and English versions)
-a motivation letter summarizing the applicant’s qualification and experiences as well as the professional/academic advancement expected from the fellowship
-a concise research proposal in Russian and English (max. 4 pages)
-a curriculum vitae in Russian and English
-a sample of an academic publication written by the applicant
-three letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work
Please send your application drawn up in accordance with the conditions outlined above (one printed copy anda complete electronic version on any data medium).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April, 28th 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2015-2016-alexander-herzen-junior-visiting-fellowships-iwm-austria/2015/03/28/
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CIMO FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN FINLAND, 2015-2016
Applications are invited for CIMO fellowship programme available for students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields to pursue doctoral studies at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral-level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application. The grant is 1,500 euro/month. The grant is personal and is intended to cover for the subsistence costs of the scholarship holder in Finland. Additional support for accommodation will not be paid nor will CIMO pay travel or visa / residence permit expenses. Trips abroad to collect research materials cannot be included in the scholarship period. Applications must be submitted at least 5 months before the proposed scholarship period.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in all academic fields.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at a Finnish university in Finland.
Scholarship Provider: The Centre for International Mobility (CIMO)
Scholarship can be taken at: Finland
Eligibility:
-The primary target groups in the CIMO Fellowships programme are such Doctoral level students who will be doing their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral-level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application.
-The programme is open for applicants from all countries. However, when decisions on scholarship are made, emphasis is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (emphasis is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America) can apply for these CIMO fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Centre for International Mobility CIMO awards scholarships for foreign Doctoral level students and young researchers to carry out postgraduate studies and research and teaching in Finnish universities. Scholarships are mainly targeted at those Doctoral level students who will be doing their whole Doctorate or Double Doctorate at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application. (rf. Annex 1. Applicant’s motivation letter). The scholarship holder cannot receive another full scholarship nor salary with a CIMO grant.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The scholarship period may last from 3 to 12 months. The period may be extended only in exceptional cases. Visits shorter than 3 months will not be funded.
What does it cover? The grant is 1,500 euro/month. The grant is personal and is intended to cover for the subsistence costs of the scholarship holder in Finland. Additional support for accommodation will not be paid nor will CIMO pay travel or visa / residence permit expenses. Trips abroad to collect research materials cannot be included in the scholarship period.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Decisions will be made within approximately 3 months after receipt of application.
How to Apply: The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting researcher must have established contacts with a Finnish host university. If a Finnish university is willing to host you, then the Finnish university department wishing to host you can apply to CIMO for the grant on your behalf. In other words, only the hosting Finnish university can act as an “applicant” in the CIMO Fellowship programme. Applications should be submitted on the attached CIMO Fellowships application form, which should be filled in electronically, printed and signed. Two copies of the application with required attachments should be submitted to CIMO. Please mark the envelope with “CIMO Fellowships”. The following attachments are required:
-A motivation letter from the applicant (the hosting university), max 1 page
-Complete CV of the scholarship candidate
-Research plan (3-5 pages)
Scholarship Application Deadline: There are no annual application deadlines in the CIMO Fellowship programme. Applications may be considered at all times. However, please note that applications should be submitted at least 5 months before the intended scholarship period.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/cimo-fellowships-programme-international-doctoral-students-finland-2014/2013/07/31/
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OPEN SOCIETY FELLOWSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, 2015
Applications are invited for Open Society Fellowship available for applicants from all parts of the world. This is a fellowship for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research. International Fellowship terms are for one year which covers stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices. The deadline for application is August 3, 2015.
Study Subject(s): The Foundation’s core areas of concern are human rights, government transparency, access to information, access to justice, the promotion of civil society and social inclusion. Project themes should cut across these areas of interest.
Course Level: This is a fellowship for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research.
Scholarship Provider: Open Society Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices in New York, Washington, London, Brussels, or Budapest, or at a regional foundation. Fellows who wish to work on their project in a country in which they do not have citizenship must satisfy and comply with applicable visa requirements.
Eligibility: The Open Society Fellowship accepts proposals from anywhere in the world. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject and a track record of professional accomplishment. Past and current fellows have included journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields. Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our global network. Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit. Proficiency in spoken English is required.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: This Open Society fellowship considers applicants from all parts of the world.
Scholarship Description: The Open Society FoundationsThe Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Foundations and in the world. A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return.
Number of award(s): A small number of applicants are selected as finalists. The fellowship program considers applications subject to funding availability.
Duration of award(s): International Fellowship terms are for one year, the program will consider requests for shorter or longer durations. Slight preference is given to applications for full-time fellowships, but the program will consider applicants who can only work part-time on their projects.
What does it cover? Full-time fellows will receive a stipend of $80,000 or $100,000, depending on work experience, seniority, and current income. Stipends will be prorated for part-time fellows. The stipend does not necessarily equal the applicant’s current salary. In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable them to meet the residency expectation. In most cases, the program will advise fellows on ways to communicate their work to a broader audience and influence current debates. Staff also work to integrate fellows into its networks of individual and organizational partners and grantees. In addition to the stipend, fellows will receive a project budget. That budget may include expenses such as travel (including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical infrastructure. The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore the program will only cover individual expenses.
Selection Criteria: Reviewers consider whether the applicant’s background, track record, and depth of expertise give reason to believe that the project will be successfully completed and whether the applicant offers persuasive evidence that the fellowship project will significantly inform and challenge the Open Society community.
Notification: Proposals will be evaluated within four months of the deadline for submissions.
How to Apply: All interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read the Tips for a Robust Proposal before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended. Once the initial information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.
The program strongly encourages applicants to submit only electronic supporting materials. However, if applicants have hard copy materials that they feel are essential to the evaluation of their project, they can list these at the end of the project proposal. Fellowship staff will reach out to applicants should it be necessary to review these materials.
Note: Only applicants without Internet access may send an application by post. A PDF application form can be downloaded. All others must apply online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is August 3, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/open-society-fellowships-international-students-2013/2013/05/10/
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CONFERENCES, SUMMER SCHOOLS / КОНФЕРЕНЦИИ, ЛЕТНИЕ ШКОЛЫ
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BUCHAREST SUMMER UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ROMANIA, 2015
Bucharest Summer University is offering international scholarship for a 2 weeks summer programme i.e. from 9th August – 23rd August 2015. The programme focuses on economic problems and related fields of interest and has as a main objective to promote the common academic values. There are 10 scholarships, 35 partial payment and 10 total payment. Scholarship includes accommodation, meals and a two days trip. The application deadline is 12 June, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for entrepreneurship and agribusiness intentions in the global economy.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for a summer programme.
Scholarship Provider: Bucharest Summer University
Scholarship can be taken at: Romania
Eligibility: Application must have fulfilled the university requirement.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Bucharest Summer UniversityInternational students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Bucharest Summer University is an international summer school that tackles mainly with economic problems (subjects and themes belonging to other fields and disciplines may also be approached) and its main purpose is to promote academic values common among students from around world. The participants of Bucharest Summer University are students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, a master’s degree program or a PhD degree program from both Romania and all over the world (last year’s edition gathered 55 participants from 22 countries belonging to 4 continents).
Number of award(s): There are 10 scholarships, 35 partial payment and 10 total payment.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for 2 weeks, i.e; from 9th August – 23rd August 2015.
What does it cover? Scholarship includes accommodation, meals and a two days trip.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
How to Apply: Application should include CV, application form, letter of motivation and essay and send electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 12 June, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/international-scholarship-bucharest-sumer-university-romania-2015/2015/03/23/
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VARIA / РАЗНОЕ
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UNU-WIDER PHD INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IN FINLAND, 2015
United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is offering PhD Internship Programme to conduct research on developing economies. Preference is given to applicants who are living or working in developing countries and who are at later stages of the PhD. Interns typically spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards. Deadlines for submission of applications are 30th September and 31st March each year.
Field of Internship: During their time in Helsinki, PhD interns prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
Internship can be taken at: Finland (Helsinki).
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute. Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Preference is given to applicants who are living or working in developing countries and who are at later stages of the PhD.
Internship Open for International Students: International candidates can apply for this internship.
Is this paid internship? Yes, this is a pail internship. UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 1,600 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their internship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents.
Internship Description: UNU-WIDER PhD Internship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research, and to work with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest. PhD interns typically spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards. During their time in Helsinki, PhD interns prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. PhD interns may also have the opportunity to publish their research in UNU-WIDER’s working paper series.
Number of awards offered: Not Known
Internship Duration: PhD interns typically spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards.
Notification: Short-listed applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within four weeks of the closing deadline. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up UNU-WIDER’s offer two weeks after being contacted.
How to Apply: UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the PhD Internship Programme twice each year.
Internship Application Deadline: Deadlines for submission of applications are 30th September and 31st March each year.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/internships/unu-wider-phd-internship-programme-finland-2015/
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DOCTORAL AND MASTERS FELLOWSHIPS / АСПИРАНТУРА И МАГИСТРАТУРА
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GOVERNING VALUES, GOVERNING THROUGH VALUES, GOVERNED BY VALUES? THE EUROPEAN UNION AS A RISK POLITY
JOB VACANCIES - Call for applications
- 2 full-time doctoral positions (2015-2019)
This is a call for applications for one full-time post-doctoral position and two full-time doctoral positions on an interdisciplinary project on European politics and values based at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Brussels, Belgium). The researchers will join a team under the supervision of a scientific committee (Ramona Coman, François Foret [spokesperson], François Heinderyckx). Prospective candidates are hereby invited to submit their application as described below. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 May 2015. Successful candidates are expected to start working in Brussels on 1 September 2015.
Outline of the project: 'Governing values, governing through values, governed by values? The European Union as a risk polity'
Values at the core of European integration have been widely discussed in recent years due to several major evolutions in EU governance. The enlargements and the constitution-making process were structures of opportunities for claims to define common values susceptible to hold European countries and citizens together and to justify public action. Nevertheless, resistances showed that interpretations of these common values may differ.
References to values may have three incentives. Firstly, it may be a call to identity, memory and communicative resources in a quest for legitimization (governing through values). Secondly, it may come from the necessity to deal with ethical issues calling for normative policy choices (governing values). Thirdly, values may cause legal and political conflicts and challenge established balances of powers and regulation (governed by values). The EU has encountered the three scenarios. In each configuration, "European values" are invoked with different meanings and purposes. The hypothesis is that common patterns can still be found, turning the EU into a 'risk polity', a political system where values become a usual part of European politics either as an answer to or a factor creating uncertainties.
The project aims at a better understanding of the reasons and modalities of the emergence of "European values" on the EU agenda; of the way they create unity or division, circulate and frame different models of political community for Europe.
Work Packages
Three distinct Work Packages will take on three empirical case studies: morality politics/policies and European values; interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values; debates on European values in the public sphere.
WP.A: European values in morality politics
Morality issues have multiplied on the European agenda. This category includes all policy questions related to the fundamental conception of human being, from conception, birth, sexuality, gender identity, legal and economic status of the human body, to death. Sometimes also, the category is extended to include identity and memory issues reformulated in normative terms. Different narratives are competing to define what are the “European values” likely to frame ethical choices in all these fields. The purpose is to trace the production and trajectories of these narratives. It is also to assess whether this reference to "European values" in the political, policy and public spheres create patterns of union or dissensus, and what are the effects on the European polity.
WP.B: Interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values
Over the last decades the EU has put the rule of law at the center of its internal and external policies. The aim is to examine when, how and why supranational institutions use the rule of law to legitimize the raison d’être of the EU and its internal and external policies, and how it interacts with values. Applications are especially encouraged on topics which unveil how the “EU governs the rule if law”, “through the rule of law” and “by the rule of law”. Sociological approaches dealing with the adaptation and resistances to international norms and policies as well as projects on the circulation of values are welcome.
WP.C: European Values and the Public Sphere
The European institutions are actively trying to promote, enhance and support a number of Europe-wide public spheres, or spheres that at least transcend national boundaries and, as such, defuse any build-up of nationalistic tension by identifying and enhancing shared values. An investigation into the external communication of European institutions will focus on explicit and implicit references to European values, with particular attention to policy areas with high levels of uncertainty and/or associated with divisive issues. Given the apparent failure to create any significant European public sphere, alternative scenarios will be explored, including one of increased interconnectedness among the resilient national public spheres as a way to enhance the experience of European values.
Workload
Doctoral mandates
The workload related to the doctoral mandates is mainly the realization of a PhD thesis in four years according to Belgian rules. The candidates are expected to contribute to the collective research through fieldwork, organizational activities and publications, to acquire progressively the competencies linked to a high-level scientific position and to be autonomous and team players.
Working environment and conditions
This multidisciplinary project will take place within three research teams: the Centre d'étude de la vie politique (CEVIPOL) the main political science research unit of the ULB; the Institute for European Studies (IEE), one of the oldest Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence in Europe; the Research Centre in Information and Communication (ReSIC), a large gathering of competencies in media sociology, journalism studies, textual analysis and other fields.
It will rely on a supportive interdisciplinary environment made of political scientists (R. Coman, F. Foret) and media and communication scholars (F. Heinderyckx) but also internationalists, lawyers and historians working on European integration and interactions between politics, culture and religion, etc.
The PhD candidates and the post-doc will join a dynamic international network of collaboration with other universities in Europe, US and Asia. Travels and short research stays may be included in the activities.
The hired persons will have an office and relevant administrative support at ULB. Living in Brussels for the period of the mission is required. The working contract will be managed by the university according to Belgian standards.
Profiles
Candidates for both doctoral and post-doctoral positions should demonstrate their ability to evolve in a multi-cultural environment; their expertise and/or interest for European politics; their proficiency to work in French and English. Each candidate should explain clearly his/her interest for the project and how and why he/she can contribute to the development of the collective reflection. Experience and achievements in academic research and education in areas relevant to the project will be taken into consideration at the time of selection.
Doctoral mandates
• Master in political science, sociology, communication studies or a directly related field
• Excellent grades and other signs of academic distinctions
• Proved expertise or at least interest in European studies
• First achievements in research (master thesis) on a topic related to the project
• Experience with working in an international environment
• Very good command of English and preferably French
• Ability to work in a team, to meet deadlines and to combine autonomy with respect of guidelines
Legal conditions and status of the doctoral positions:
• The applicant should not already have a contractual link with the ULB
• The applicant should not have already held a position as assistant for more than one year in any university
• According to the experience of the candidate, the monthly net income will start from 1800 euros.
How to apply
The successful candidates will be selected on the basis of the quality of their CV, their research achievements, motivation and congruence with the project.
The following application documents are to be consolidated into one single PDF file sent by email to Ana Noppen ([email protected]):
• A one-page motivation letter explaining the candidate’s general interest for the project
• A short project (5,000 characters, spaces included) explaining the possible scientific contribution of the candidate to the collective research, on which working package, with some bibliographical references
• A curriculum vitae listing all academic qualifications, relevant research experience and previous publications
• Name, affiliation, e-mail and phone number of three referee who can be contacted if necessary
• A copy of the passport/ID, master diploma
Applications are open until 10 May 2015.
A telephone or face-to-face interview may be organized.
Short-listed candidates will be informed in the second half of May and the final decision will be taken before the end of June.
The hiring and the required presence in Brussels will be effective on 1 September 2015
Applications to be sent to Ana Noppen ()
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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS / ПОСТДОК
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GOVERNING VALUES, GOVERNING THROUGH VALUES, GOVERNED BY VALUES? THE EUROPEAN UNION AS A RISK POLITY
JOB VACANCIES - Call for applications
- 1 full-time post-doctoral position (2015-2019)
This is a call for applications for one full-time post-doctoral position and two full-time doctoral positions on an interdisciplinary project on European politics and values based at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB, Brussels, Belgium). The researchers will join a team under the supervision of a scientific committee (Ramona Coman, François Foret [spokesperson], François Heinderyckx). Prospective candidates are hereby invited to submit their application as described below. The deadline for submitting applications is 10 May 2015. Successful candidates are expected to start working in Brussels on 1 September 2015.
Outline of the project: 'Governing values, governing through values, governed by values? The European Union as a risk polity'
Values at the core of European integration have been widely discussed in recent years due to several major evolutions in EU governance. The enlargements and the constitution-making process were structures of opportunities for claims to define common values susceptible to hold European countries and citizens together and to justify public action. Nevertheless, resistances showed that interpretations of these common values may differ.
References to values may have three incentives. Firstly, it may be a call to identity, memory and communicative resources in a quest for legitimization (governing through values). Secondly, it may come from the necessity to deal with ethical issues calling for normative policy choices (governing values). Thirdly, values may cause legal and political conflicts and challenge established balances of powers and regulation (governed by values). The EU has encountered the three scenarios. In each configuration, "European values" are invoked with different meanings and purposes. The hypothesis is that common patterns can still be found, turning the EU into a 'risk polity', a political system where values become a usual part of European politics either as an answer to or a factor creating uncertainties.
The project aims at a better understanding of the reasons and modalities of the emergence of "European values" on the EU agenda; of the way they create unity or division, circulate and frame different models of political community for Europe.
Work Packages
Three distinct Work Packages will take on three empirical case studies: morality politics/policies and European values; interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values; debates on European values in the public sphere.
WP.A: European values in morality politics
Morality issues have multiplied on the European agenda. This category includes all policy questions related to the fundamental conception of human being, from conception, birth, sexuality, gender identity, legal and economic status of the human body, to death. Sometimes also, the category is extended to include identity and memory issues reformulated in normative terms. Different narratives are competing to define what are the “European values” likely to frame ethical choices in all these fields. The purpose is to trace the production and trajectories of these narratives. It is also to assess whether this reference to "European values" in the political, policy and public spheres create patterns of union or dissensus, and what are the effects on the European polity.
WP.B: Interactions between “rule of law” and regulation of/by values
Over the last decades the EU has put the rule of law at the center of its internal and external policies. The aim is to examine when, how and why supranational institutions use the rule of law to legitimize the raison d’être of the EU and its internal and external policies, and how it interacts with values. Applications are especially encouraged on topics which unveil how the “EU governs the rule if law”, “through the rule of law” and “by the rule of law”. Sociological approaches dealing with the adaptation and resistances to international norms and policies as well as projects on the circulation of values are welcome.
WP.C: European Values and the Public Sphere
The European institutions are actively trying to promote, enhance and support a number of Europe-wide public spheres, or spheres that at least transcend national boundaries and, as such, defuse any build-up of nationalistic tension by identifying and enhancing shared values. An investigation into the external communication of European institutions will focus on explicit and implicit references to European values, with particular attention to policy areas with high levels of uncertainty and/or associated with divisive issues. Given the apparent failure to create any significant European public sphere, alternative scenarios will be explored, including one of increased interconnectedness among the resilient national public spheres as a way to enhance the experience of European values.
Workload
Post-doctoral mandate
The workload related to the post-doctoral mandate will include various contributions to the project, among others: state of the art of the debate; management of the collective research; contribution to fieldwork through interviews, document analysis, etc.; writing and publishing. A priority will be given to a personal investment on WP1 "European values in morality politics". The post-doc will be considered as a full member of the team and will co-sign some publications in peer-reviewed supports. He/she will have to fulfil the requirements but will also have opportunities for self-development in order to prepare subsequent steps in a scientific career. Teaching may be part of the duties. Management and communication tasks are also included.
Working environment and conditions
This multidisciplinary project will take place within three research teams: the Centre d'étude de la vie politique (CEVIPOL) the main political science research unit of the ULB; the Institute for European Studies (IEE), one of the oldest Jean Monnet Centres of Excellence in Europe; the Research Centre in Information and Communication (ReSIC), a large gathering of competencies in media sociology, journalism studies, textual analysis and other fields.
It will rely on a supportive interdisciplinary environment made of political scientists (R. Coman, F. Foret) and media and communication scholars (F. Heinderyckx) but also internationalists, lawyers and historians working on European integration and interactions between politics, culture and religion, etc.
The PhD candidates and the post-doc will join a dynamic international network of collaboration with other universities in Europe, US and Asia. Travels and short research stays may be included in the activities.
The hired persons will have an office and relevant administrative support at ULB. Living in Brussels for the period of the mission is required. The working contract will be managed by the university according to Belgian standards.
Profiles
Candidates should demonstrate their ability to evolve in a multi-cultural environment; their expertise and/or interest for European politics; their proficiency to work in French and English. Each candidate should explain clearly his/her interest for the project and how and why he/she can contribute to the development of the collective reflection. Experience and achievements in academic research and education in areas relevant to the project will be taken into consideration at the time of selection.
Post-doctoral mandate
• Ph.D. in political science or a directly related field (international relations, sociology…) with a focus on identity and cultural aspects of European integration, ethical matters, religion and politics
• Proved expertise in European studies at doctoral level
• Strong record in qualitative research and fieldwork (interviews, observation, documentary analysis…). Quantitative skills are an extra asset.
• Experience with working in an international environment
• Very good command of English and preferably French
• Ability to work in a team, to meet deadlines and to combine autonomy with respect of guidelines
Legal conditions and status of the post-doctoral position:
• According to the regulation of the grant, postdoctoral researchers must have received a doctoral academic degree obtained after the defence of a thesis since less than 8 years
• The successful candidate must be in “international mobility”, meaning that he/she should not have lived or worked in Belgium for more than 24 months in the last three years.
• The contract will be established for 12 months, renewable two times (three years)
• According to the experience of the candidate, the monthly net income will start from 2200 euros.
How to apply
The successful candidates will be selected on the basis of the quality of their CV, their research achievements, motivation and congruence with the project.
The following application documents are to be consolidated into one single PDF file sent by email to Ana Noppen ([email protected]):
• A one-page motivation letter explaining the candidate’s general interest for the project
• A short project (5,000 characters, spaces included) explaining the possible scientific contribution of the candidate to the collective research, on which working package, with some bibliographical references
• A curriculum vitae listing all academic qualifications, relevant research experience and previous publications
• Name, affiliation, e-mail and phone number of three referee who can be contacted if necessary
• A copy of the passport/ID, PhD and master diploma
Applications are open until 10 May 2015.
A telephone or face-to-face interview may be organized.
Short-listed candidates will be informed in the second half of May and the final decision will be taken before the end of June.
The hiring and the required presence in Brussels will be effective on 1 September 2015
Applications to be sent to Ana Noppen ()
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6 ZIF MARIE CURIE 2-YEAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The University of Konstanz belongs to the universities in Germany whose “Future concepts for top-class research at universities” is promoted within the framework of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments.
The Zukunftskolleg is a central scientific institution of the University of Konstanz for the promotion of young researchers in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences, and is an integral component of the institutional strategy “Model Konstanz — Towards a Culture of Creativity.” The Zukunftskolleg forms a platform for interdisciplinary discourse between distinguished researchers in Germany and abroad, and provides them with resources for obtaining extramural funding.
The Zukunftskolleg of the University of Konstanz offers up to
six (6) ZIF Marie Curie 2-year Postdoctoral Fellowships
(any discipline represented at the University of Konstanz)
(Salary Scale 13 TV-L)
to develop and implement individual research projects. This call for applications is part of the Zukunftskolleg Incoming Fellowship Program (ZIF) and is financed by the Seventh Framework Program (FP7) Marie Curie Actions – People (co-funding of regional, national and international programs), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the University of Konstanz. The rules and ethical principles for the FP7 and the DFG guidelines apply.
Marie Curie Fellowships are available to researchers regardless of their nationality and field of research. They are intended to encourage the transnational mobility of top-level researchers in order to integrate them within the European research area.
The Fellowships will begin on February 1, 2016, and end on January 31, 2018.
The Zukunftskolleg provides a professional infrastructure and an appropriate workplace for conducting research. Fellows have the opportunity to benefit from a variety of career development measures, including the University of Konstanz’s Academic Staff Development and Research Support offices. Fellows may nominate recognized experts in their field of research as senior Fellows, who will be invited to Konstanz for a research stay of one to nine months. Each Postdoctoral Fellow receives a mobility allowance and a research allowance. Furthermore, a pool is available for funding cooperative projects, research assistants, travel, and equipment purchases. Each Fellow is a member of both a university department and the Zukunftskolleg. A Mentoring Committee supports each Fellow in her / his career development. This committee consists of an experienced researcher from the Fellow’s research field within the university department, as well as an advanced Research Fellow of the Zukunftskolleg.
The target group consists of excellent researchers at the postdoctoral level, leadership abilities and a capacity for teamwork, so that they can reasonably be expected to take up leading roles in academia.
Applicant Requirements for this Fellowship include:
Candidates must be in possession of a doctoral degree (PhD thesis submitted and defended) at the moment of the decision within the second committee meeting – September 28-29, 2015;
Candidates must not hold a permanent position, a professorship, or have an habilitation or equivalent (Venia legendi);
Candidates with their own position funded by another program, which can be transferred to Konstanz, are also eligible (other EU funding is not eligible);
Applicants must propose a research project that ties in with a discipline represented at the University of Konstanz. Applicants should contact potential mentors (Local Hosts) among the researchers at the University of Konstanz in order to ensure appropriate affiliation. Support from the department strengthens the application;
Applicants must have had their main residence and worked outside Germany for 24 months or more during the three years prior to the application deadline (timeframe: May 19, 2012- May 18, 2015);
All ethical issues raised by a proposed project (if applicable) must be described in the project outline. The candidate should explain how these will be addressed, so as to conform with national and Seventh Framework Program (FP7) ethical principles. For advice, please see the CORDIS website on ethics (http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/ethics_en.html) and contact the Zukunftskolleg If a proposed project that has passed the peer review stage raises any ethical issues, it is forwarded for review by the University of Konstanz Ethics Committee.
Fellows have an opportunity to teach. They are expected to participate actively in the regular weekly meetings of the Zukunftskolleg and to have their place of residence in Konstanz.
Fellows are selected on the basis of their academic excellence, the quality and topicality of their research project outline, personal aptitude with regard to leadership and team skills, and interdis-ciplinary interest. International experience in teaching or research, and a strong interest in inter-disciplinary topics are desirable.
Applications are evaluated in a two-stage process:
Eligibility check and pre-selection based on the written application;
Further selection based on independent peer reviews.
Candidates will be informed of the final decision and the evaluation of their own strengths and weaknesses after the second selection phase at the beginning of October 2015.
More information on the Zukunftskolleg and current Fellows, as well as a special section devoted to the application and selection process (application forms, guidelines on eligibility, evaluation criteria, the timeline and the stages of the selection process) are available on our website at: http://www.zukunftskolleg.uni-konstanz.de/ .
The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 (0) 7531 / 88 – 4016 und 88 – 2834).
The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer that tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching.
The University of Konstanz has been certified as a family-friendly institution by the Hertie Foundation. The University is committed to further the compatibility of work and family life.
The University of Konstanz offers a “Dual Career Couples Programme“. Information is available at: http://www.familie.uni-konstanz.de/dual-career/.
All applications and supporting materials must be submitted in English via the Online Application Platform at: www.zukunftskolleg.uni-konstanz.de/online-application.
The required documents include a completed application form, a letter of motivation, research propo-sal, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and two letters of reference.
Applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility before submitting their proposal.
The deadline for applications is May 18, 2015, 17:00h (Konstanz time).
Read more: http://academicpositions.eu/ad/university-of-konstanz/2015/6-zif-marie-curie-2-year-postdoctoral-fellowships/52545/
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LABEX POSTDOCTORAL POSITION FOR FRENCH AND INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS, 2015
LabEx DynamiTe invites applications for a postdoctoral position to undertake a research project on the long-term dynamics of indigenous urban forms in the New World: a comparative approach. The candidate must have an in-depth knowledge of the issues involved in the archeology of urban agglomerations and a good knowledge of geographical concepts in the same field. The duration of this position is 1 year commencing between 01 September 2015 and 01 December 2015 (according to preference). Application deadline is 26 April 2015.
Study Subject(s): Position is available to work on a project on “The long-term dynamics of indigenous urban forms in the New World: a comparative approach”.
Course Level: Position is open for postdoctoral researchers to undertake a research project.
Scholarship Provider: LabEx DynamiTe
Scholarship can be taken at: France
Eligibility: The candidate must:
– have an in-depth knowledge of the issues involved in the archaeology of urban agglomerations and a good knowledge of geographical concepts in the same field;
– be familiar with the tools used for spatial analysis and cartographic representation;
– be experienced in the acquisition and specialization of data originating from American terrains;
– have a good aptitude for collaborative research.
Scholarship Open for International Students: LabExFrench and international researchers can apply for this postdoctoral position.
Scholarship Description: Diachrony is often woven into urban fabrics. Structures erected at different times and separated by several centuries can often be observed standing side by side within the same space in certain locations. When the ‘old’ is conserved, it is often (and sometimes repeatedly) adapted to fulfil the new requirements of a given moment in time and integrated each time into a more recent urban fabric. While the diachronic approach to the analysis of the urban fabric has been well developed for the cities of the ancient world, the research on the indigenous urban forms of the New World has generally been based on a synchronous perspective. This situation is due to both the history of research and the status of the available documentation (lack of written or historical cartographic sources relating to the relevant settlements, urbanization processes that follow specific modalities and limit vertical sedimentation processes, abandonment phenomena linked with episodes of ‘collapse’, the preponderance of surface analyses). Nevertheless, the data collected in several regions of the continent (Andes, Mesoamerica, the south west of the United States) currently provide a more solid documentary basis for tackling questions concerning the transformation and/or resilience of the known urban forms based on archaeology alone. The proposed research will involve the exploration of the long-term dynamics of the transformation of the urban fabric of these agglomerations, based on concrete examples from the aforementioned American cultural areas, while comparing them with models and concepts developed in the ancient world and, more recently, the Near East. The aim of the research will be to elucidate the logics inherent to the American urban systems studied using specific approaches while contrasting them with known models in the Near East. It will involve the identification of the points of convergence and divergence between the two and the discussion of their significance in functional, socio-political and also symbolic terms, in view of the fact that the spatial organization of the old cities of the New World was strongly influenced by cosmological representations.
Number of award(s): One postdoctoral position is available.
Duration of award(s): The duration of this position is 1 year.
What does it cover? Net monthly salary is approximately EUR 2324.
Notification: The candidate(s) appointed following the assessment of the applications and interviews (which will take place during the week of 15 June 2015) will be informed of the results of the application process from 22 June 2015.
How to Apply: The application must be submitted electronically by application form. It must demonstrate that the candidate fulfills the requirements indicated in the position profile (specified tasks and skills).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for the submission of applications is 26 April 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/labex-postdoctoral-position-french-international-researchers-2015/2015/03/28/
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GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS / ГРАНТЫ И СТИПЕНДИИ
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LSE IDEAS MLADENA AND DIANKO SOTIROV VISITING FELLOWSHIP IN UK, 2015
Applications are invited for LSE IDEAS Mladena and Dianko Sotirov Visiting Fellowship. Candidates can take up their Visiting Fellowship for a period of 1 – 2 months between June and 1 October 2015. Fellowship covers a one to two month research stay in London anytime between June – 1 October 2015, namely travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence. Bulgarian as well as Non-Bulgarian applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme. The application deadline is 1 May 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship will be awarded to do research on the topic related to the history of international affairs of Bulgaria and the Balkans in the Twentieth Century.
Course Level: This is a one to two month visiting fellowship programme.
Scholarship Provider: The London School of Economics and Political Science
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: This Fellowship is intended primarily but not exclusively, for scholars in the early stages of their career, namely doctoral candidates and post-doctoral fellows whose work and research focuses primarily on a topic related to the history of international affairs of Bulgaria and the Balkans in the Twentieth Century. Exceptionally, research of distinct quality focused on current issues may also be taken into consideration. Although candidates of Bulgarian nationality will have priority, this fellowship is also awarded to candidates of non-Bulgarian nationality. Above all, it will be the quality of the candidate and of the proposed research that will determine the selection.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Bulgarian as well as Non-Bulgarian applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
Scholarship Description: Call for Applications for the 2015 Mladena and Dianko Sotirov Visiting Fellowship. Recipients of this Fellowship will be working within the LSE IDEAS Balkan Initiative. This Fellowship amounts to £3,000 and should cover a one to two month research stay in London anytime between June – 1 October 2015, namely travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence. Successful candidate will receive the grant upon arrival and will pay for his/her expenses related to the stay, as per above. The recipient will have access to shared office space at the LSE IDEAS Centre and enjoy privileges of the LSE Fellow, including access to the LSE Library, its IT resources and to all events organized at the LSE.
Duration of award(s): Candidates can take up their Visiting Fellowship for a period of 1 – 2 months between June and 1 October 2015.
What does it cover? This Fellowship amounts to £3,000 and should cover a one to two month research stay in London anytime between June – 1 October 2015, namely travel expenses, accommodation and subsistence.
Selection criteria: The quality of the candidate and of the proposed research will determine the selection.
Notification: Skype interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates on 11 – 13 May 2015.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by email. All applicants should submit (in English):
-CV
-Cover letter 1,500 words setting out their current research and how it will benefit from receiving a LSE fellowship
-Two letters of academic recommendation (one of which must be from the applicant’s thesis supervisor, if the applicant is a PhD student) .
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 1 May 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/lse-ideas-mladena-dianko-sotirov-visiting-fellowship-uk-2015/2015/03/27/
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ALEXANDER HERZEN JUNIOR VISITING FELLOWSHIPS AT IWM IN AUSTRIA, 2015-2016
The Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) are jointly awarding junior visiting fellowships to undertake research projects in the humanities or social sciences. Fellows will be invited from Siberia and Russia (Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions) to spend a six-month research term at the IWM between July 2015 and June 2016. The fellows will receive a grant (stipend) in the amount of EUR 12 700 in total to cover all expenses related to their stay in Vienna. The application deadline is April, 28th 2015.
Study Subject(s): The program is generally open to all research topics within the humanities and social sciences. However, to facilitate opportunities for academic exchange between fellows at the IWM, research proposals related to one of the Institute’s main fields of study are strongly encouraged. These fields are: Sources of Inequality, Religion and Secularism, Democracy in Question, United Europe – Divided History, Cultures and Institutions in Central and Eastern Europe and the Philosophical Work of Jan Patocka.
Course Level: Fellowships are available to undertake research projects.
Scholarship Provider: The Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM)
Scholarship can be taken at: Austria
Eligibility: Candidates for the Fellowships
-must have completed a degree equivalent to a Master of Arts (M.A.) in the humanities or social sciences and currently pursue a post-graduate degree in the humanities or social sciences;
-or must have recently obtained a PhD in the humanities or social sciences and work as post-doctoral researchers;
-must not be older than 35 years;
-must have experience in working on research projects independently
-must have advanced English language proficiency, allowing them to present and discuss their research in English; and
-must live, study and work in the Siberian, Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts, and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Mikhail Prokhorov FoundationApplicants from Siberia and Russia (Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions) are eligible to apply for these Visiting fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Mikhail Prokhorov Foundation and the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM), Vienna/Austria, jointly announce the Call for Applications for the Alexander Herzen Fellowships 2015-2016. The Alexander Herzen Junior Visiting Fellowships are designed as an award for excellence for the most promising young researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences from the Siberian, Ural and Far-Eastern federal districts, and the Voronezh, Lipetsk, Belgorod, Ryazan and Kaluga regions.
Number of award(s): Three fellowships will be awarded.
Duration of award(s): Fellows will be invited to spend a six-month research term at the IWM between July 2015 and June 2016. The exact dates of the fellowship term will be negotiated individually with each fellow.
What does it cover? The fellows will receive a grant (stipend) in the amount of EUR 12 700 in total to cover all expenses related to their stay in Vienna. This includes:- travel costs to/from Vienna at the beginning and end of the fellowships
-fees and other costs for obtaining a visa
-health insurance coverage for Austria
-housing costs in Vienna
-local transport in Vienna
-administrative costs at the IWM (general fee, copies, phone charges)
-research-related costs (books and other material; travel, accommodation and other costs for participation in conferences or archival research, etc.)
-general living expenses (food, all other incidentals).
Selection Criteria: Alexander Herzen Junior Visiting Fellows are selected on the basis of an open competition and according to the criteria set out in the Call for Applications. Each eligible application will be evaluated by an expert jury according to the following selection criteria:
-overall academic qualification and achievements of the candidate;
-quality and relevance of the proposed research project; and
-potential benefit of the research stay at the IWM for the proposed project.
Notification: Applicants will be notified of the jury decision in June 2015.
How to Apply: Applications should be send via e-mail and also by post. Candidates must submit the following materials:
-the application form (Russian and English versions)
-a motivation letter summarizing the applicant’s qualification and experiences as well as the professional/academic advancement expected from the fellowship
-a concise research proposal in Russian and English (max. 4 pages)
-a curriculum vitae in Russian and English
-a sample of an academic publication written by the applicant
-three letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work
Please send your application drawn up in accordance with the conditions outlined above (one printed copy anda complete electronic version on any data medium).
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is April, 28th 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/2015-2016-alexander-herzen-junior-visiting-fellowships-iwm-austria/2015/03/28/
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CIMO FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL STUDENTS IN FINLAND, 2015-2016
Applications are invited for CIMO fellowship programme available for students and researchers from all countries and from all academic fields to pursue doctoral studies at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral-level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application. The grant is 1,500 euro/month. The grant is personal and is intended to cover for the subsistence costs of the scholarship holder in Finland. Additional support for accommodation will not be paid nor will CIMO pay travel or visa / residence permit expenses. Trips abroad to collect research materials cannot be included in the scholarship period. Applications must be submitted at least 5 months before the proposed scholarship period.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are awarded in all academic fields.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for pursuing doctoral studies at a Finnish university in Finland.
Scholarship Provider: The Centre for International Mobility (CIMO)
Scholarship can be taken at: Finland
Eligibility:
-The primary target groups in the CIMO Fellowships programme are such Doctoral level students who will be doing their Doctorate (or Double Doctorate) at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral-level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application.
-The programme is open for applicants from all countries. However, when decisions on scholarship are made, emphasis is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (emphasis is given to applicants from Russia, China, India, Chile, Brazil and North America) can apply for these CIMO fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Centre for International Mobility CIMO awards scholarships for foreign Doctoral level students and young researchers to carry out postgraduate studies and research and teaching in Finnish universities. Scholarships are mainly targeted at those Doctoral level students who will be doing their whole Doctorate or Double Doctorate at a Finnish university. Visiting Doctoral level students and researchers who are doing their Doctorate degree at some foreign university can also be considered eligible, provided that the motivation letter of the hosting Finnish university department presents exceptionally good grounds for such an application. (rf. Annex 1. Applicant’s motivation letter). The scholarship holder cannot receive another full scholarship nor salary with a CIMO grant.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The scholarship period may last from 3 to 12 months. The period may be extended only in exceptional cases. Visits shorter than 3 months will not be funded.
What does it cover? The grant is 1,500 euro/month. The grant is personal and is intended to cover for the subsistence costs of the scholarship holder in Finland. Additional support for accommodation will not be paid nor will CIMO pay travel or visa / residence permit expenses. Trips abroad to collect research materials cannot be included in the scholarship period.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: Decisions will be made within approximately 3 months after receipt of application.
How to Apply: The prerequisite for applying is that the visiting researcher must have established contacts with a Finnish host university. If a Finnish university is willing to host you, then the Finnish university department wishing to host you can apply to CIMO for the grant on your behalf. In other words, only the hosting Finnish university can act as an “applicant” in the CIMO Fellowship programme. Applications should be submitted on the attached CIMO Fellowships application form, which should be filled in electronically, printed and signed. Two copies of the application with required attachments should be submitted to CIMO. Please mark the envelope with “CIMO Fellowships”. The following attachments are required:
-A motivation letter from the applicant (the hosting university), max 1 page
-Complete CV of the scholarship candidate
-Research plan (3-5 pages)
Scholarship Application Deadline: There are no annual application deadlines in the CIMO Fellowship programme. Applications may be considered at all times. However, please note that applications should be submitted at least 5 months before the intended scholarship period.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/cimo-fellowships-programme-international-doctoral-students-finland-2014/2013/07/31/
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OPEN SOCIETY FELLOWSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, 2015
Applications are invited for Open Society Fellowship available for applicants from all parts of the world. This is a fellowship for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research. International Fellowship terms are for one year which covers stipend, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices. The deadline for application is August 3, 2015.
Study Subject(s): The Foundation’s core areas of concern are human rights, government transparency, access to information, access to justice, the promotion of civil society and social inclusion. Project themes should cut across these areas of interest.
Course Level: This is a fellowship for individuals only and does not fund enrollment for degree or non-degree study at academic institutions, including dissertation research.
Scholarship Provider: Open Society Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Most fellows spend a portion of their term in one or more Open Society Foundation offices in New York, Washington, London, Brussels, or Budapest, or at a regional foundation. Fellows who wish to work on their project in a country in which they do not have citizenship must satisfy and comply with applicable visa requirements.
Eligibility: The Open Society Fellowship accepts proposals from anywhere in the world. Applicants should possess a deep understanding of their chosen subject and a track record of professional accomplishment. Past and current fellows have included journalists, activists, academics, and practitioners in a variety of fields. Successful applicants will be eager to exploit the many resources offered by the Open Society Foundations and be prepared to engage constructively with our global network. Ideal fellows are specialists who can see beyond the parochialisms of their field and possess the tenacity to complete a project of exceptional merit. Proficiency in spoken English is required.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: This Open Society fellowship considers applicants from all parts of the world.
Scholarship Description: The Open Society FoundationsThe Open Society Fellowship supports individuals seeking innovative and unconventional approaches to fundamental open society challenges. The fellowship funds work that will enrich public understanding of those challenges and stimulate far-reaching and probing conversations within the Open Society Foundations and in the world. A fellowship project might identify a problem that has not previously been recognized, develop new policy ideas to address familiar problems, or offer a new advocacy strategy. Fellows should take advantage of the considerable intellectual and logistical resources of the Open Society Foundations and expect to contribute meaningfully to the Foundations’ thinking in return.
Number of award(s): A small number of applicants are selected as finalists. The fellowship program considers applications subject to funding availability.
Duration of award(s): International Fellowship terms are for one year, the program will consider requests for shorter or longer durations. Slight preference is given to applications for full-time fellowships, but the program will consider applicants who can only work part-time on their projects.
What does it cover? Full-time fellows will receive a stipend of $80,000 or $100,000, depending on work experience, seniority, and current income. Stipends will be prorated for part-time fellows. The stipend does not necessarily equal the applicant’s current salary. In certain cases, fellows will receive additional financial support to enable them to meet the residency expectation. In most cases, the program will advise fellows on ways to communicate their work to a broader audience and influence current debates. Staff also work to integrate fellows into its networks of individual and organizational partners and grantees. In addition to the stipend, fellows will receive a project budget. That budget may include expenses such as travel (including airfare and hotel), visa costs, part-time research assistance, conference fees and health insurance. Fellowship expenses should not include operational or programmatic costs, such as employees and physical infrastructure. The purpose of the fellowship is to support individual fellows; therefore the program will only cover individual expenses.
Selection Criteria: Reviewers consider whether the applicant’s background, track record, and depth of expertise give reason to believe that the project will be successfully completed and whether the applicant offers persuasive evidence that the fellowship project will significantly inform and challenge the Open Society community.
Notification: Proposals will be evaluated within four months of the deadline for submissions.
How to Apply: All interested applicants should complete the online application form and submit supporting materials for consideration. Please read the Tips for a Robust Proposal before applying. Applicants may submit a project proposal or other materials in a language other than English, as long as they also submit an English translation. Certified translations are strongly recommended. Once the initial information has been entered, applicants receive login details and an ID number that allows them to make additions and revisions to the form until materials are submitted. The ID number should be quoted in any correspondence.
The program strongly encourages applicants to submit only electronic supporting materials. However, if applicants have hard copy materials that they feel are essential to the evaluation of their project, they can list these at the end of the project proposal. Fellowship staff will reach out to applicants should it be necessary to review these materials.
Note: Only applicants without Internet access may send an application by post. A PDF application form can be downloaded. All others must apply online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is August 3, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/open-society-fellowships-international-students-2013/2013/05/10/
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CONFERENCES, SUMMER SCHOOLS / КОНФЕРЕНЦИИ, ЛЕТНИЕ ШКОЛЫ
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BUCHAREST SUMMER UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP IN ROMANIA, 2015
Bucharest Summer University is offering international scholarship for a 2 weeks summer programme i.e. from 9th August – 23rd August 2015. The programme focuses on economic problems and related fields of interest and has as a main objective to promote the common academic values. There are 10 scholarships, 35 partial payment and 10 total payment. Scholarship includes accommodation, meals and a two days trip. The application deadline is 12 June, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Scholarship is awarded for entrepreneurship and agribusiness intentions in the global economy.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for a summer programme.
Scholarship Provider: Bucharest Summer University
Scholarship can be taken at: Romania
Eligibility: Application must have fulfilled the university requirement.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Bucharest Summer UniversityInternational students can apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Description: Bucharest Summer University is an international summer school that tackles mainly with economic problems (subjects and themes belonging to other fields and disciplines may also be approached) and its main purpose is to promote academic values common among students from around world. The participants of Bucharest Summer University are students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program, a master’s degree program or a PhD degree program from both Romania and all over the world (last year’s edition gathered 55 participants from 22 countries belonging to 4 continents).
Number of award(s): There are 10 scholarships, 35 partial payment and 10 total payment.
Duration of award(s): Scholarship is awarded for 2 weeks, i.e; from 9th August – 23rd August 2015.
What does it cover? Scholarship includes accommodation, meals and a two days trip.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
How to Apply: Application should include CV, application form, letter of motivation and essay and send electronically.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 12 June, 2015.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/international-scholarship-bucharest-sumer-university-romania-2015/2015/03/23/
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VARIA / РАЗНОЕ
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UNU-WIDER PHD INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS IN FINLAND, 2015
United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) is offering PhD Internship Programme to conduct research on developing economies. Preference is given to applicants who are living or working in developing countries and who are at later stages of the PhD. Interns typically spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards. Deadlines for submission of applications are 30th September and 31st March each year.
Field of Internship: During their time in Helsinki, PhD interns prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings.
Course Level: Internship
Internship Provider: United Nations University-World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER)
Internship can be taken at: Finland (Helsinki).
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a PhD programme and have shown ability to conduct research on developing economies. Candidates working in other social sciences may apply but should keep in mind that UNU-WIDER is an economics-focused institute. Candidates should be fluent in oral and written English and possess good quantitative and/or qualitative analytical skills. Preference is given to applicants who are living or working in developing countries and who are at later stages of the PhD.
Internship Open for International Students: International candidates can apply for this internship.
Is this paid internship? Yes, this is a pail internship. UNU-WIDER provides a travel grant, medical insurance (for medical and hospital services resulting from sickness and accident during your stay at UNU-WIDER), and a monthly stipend of EUR 1,600 to cover living expenses in Helsinki during the period of their internship. The programme does not cover expenses related to dependents.
Internship Description: UNU-WIDER PhD Internship Programme gives registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilize the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research, and to work with UNU-WIDER researchers in areas of mutual interest. PhD interns typically spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards. During their time in Helsinki, PhD interns prepare one or more research papers and present a seminar on their research findings. PhD interns may also have the opportunity to publish their research in UNU-WIDER’s working paper series.
Number of awards offered: Not Known
Internship Duration: PhD interns typically spend 2-3 months at UNU-WIDER and return to their home institution afterwards.
Notification: Short-listed applicants will be informed by email of the final decision within four weeks of the closing deadline. The selected applicants must confirm their decision to take up UNU-WIDER’s offer two weeks after being contacted.
How to Apply: UNU-WIDER only receives online applications for the PhD Internship Programme twice each year.
Internship Application Deadline: Deadlines for submission of applications are 30th September and 31st March each year.
Read more: http://scholarship-positions.com/internships/unu-wider-phd-internship-programme-finland-2015/
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