CAS Sofia Advanced Academia Fellowship Programme for International Scholars, Bulgaria

The
Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) is offering international
fellowships to pursue individual research projects during in-residence periods
of up to five months. These fellowships are awarded for fundamental
research in the fields of the humanities and
the social sciences.
CAS
Sofia is an independent Institute with international and multidisciplinary
profile. Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, it prom

otes high-level scholarship in the
social sciences and the humanities. In addition to supporting focus-group
research, CAS Sofia invites outstanding scholars to pursue their individual
research projects during in-residence periods of up to five months.

The
Centre for Advanced Study Sofia is an independent Bulgaria-based platform for
fostering outstanding, highly interdisciplinary and international research in
the Social Sciences and the Humanities.
Course
Level:
Fellowships
are available for scholars to pursue their individual research projects during in-residence periods of
up to five months.
Study
Subject(s):
Fellowships
are awarded in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Scholarship
Award:

The selected Fellows are entitled to
  • A
    monthly stipend of 700 euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living
    expenses related to the stay in Sofia.
  • Accommodation
    in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will
    also have free access to the CAS library and electronic
    resources/databases.
  • Travel
    allowance (400 euro)
  • Research
    expenses (100 euro p.m.).
Scholarship
can be taken in 
Bulgaria
Eligibility: Candidates must
  • Be
    non-Bulgarian citizens;
  • Have
    completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and social sciences;
  • International
    research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences)
    and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages.
Nationality:  Non-Bulgarian
citizens are eligible to apply for this fellowship programme.
How
to Apply:

All application documents should be presented in English and sent by e-mail
with a subject entry “Advanced Academia Fellowships”. For Junior scholars
(up to 12 years after PhD defense) only: two letters of recommendation by
scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work should be emailed to CAS
by the referees. Extensions to this period may be allowed in case of
eligible career breaks which must be properly documented (maternity leave,
long-term illness leave, national service).
Scholarship
Application Deadline:

The application deadline is October 1, 2016.
Apply here
http://cas.bg/en/news/call-for-applications-advanced-academia-fellowships-for-international-scholars-1788.html

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