International Institute for
Asian Studies is offering postdoctoral fellowships for researchers from
around the world who would like to apply for a position as ‘affiliated
fellow’ at IIAS.
Asian Studies is offering postdoctoral fellowships for researchers from
around the world who would like to apply for a position as ‘affiliated
fellow’ at IIAS.
Fellowships are particularly
for researchers focusing on the three clusters ‘Asian cities’, ‘Asian
heritages’ and ‘Global Asia’. Applicants should have a PhD degree in
related field. The fellowship will be tenable for a maximum period of 10
months.
for researchers focusing on the three clusters ‘Asian cities’, ‘Asian
heritages’ and ‘Global Asia’. Applicants should have a PhD degree in
related field. The fellowship will be tenable for a maximum period of 10
months.
The Institute was established
in 1993 by the Ministry of Education, originally as a joint cooperation
between the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and three
Dutch universities, with the objective to encourage the interdisciplinary study
of Asia and to promote national and international cooperation.
in 1993 by the Ministry of Education, originally as a joint cooperation
between the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) and three
Dutch universities, with the objective to encourage the interdisciplinary study
of Asia and to promote national and international cooperation.
Scholarship
Description:
- Application
Deadline: October 1, 2018 - Course
Level: Fellowships are available
for postdoctoral researchers. - Study
Subject: Fellowships are
particularly for researchers focusing on the three clusters ‘Asian
cities’, ‘Asian heritages’ and ‘Global Asia’. However some positions will
be reserved for outstanding projects in any area outside of those listed.
Applications which link to more than one field are also welcome. On the
application form, you will be asked to indicate to which cluster your
proposed research relates or to choose the “open category”. - Scholarship
Award: If IIAS decides to sponsor
your research by awarding a grant, you will receive:
-A monthly grant of €2000;
-Office facilities and access to the Leiden University Libraries;
-A one-time grant of (max) €1000 towards the costs of (international)
travel.Joint IIAS/CEM-FMSH fellowship for an additional two months of
research in ParisPer year, CEM-FMSH offers
three fellowships of two months each, for scholars who have been awarded
an IIAS fellowship and who wish to spend an additional two months in Paris
to pursue their research.The CEM-FMSH fellowship covers accommodation
and a stipend of EURO 1000 per month.Applicants who want to apply for the
CEM-FMSH fellowship, which should follow immediately upon the conclusion
of their stay in Leiden, should indicate so in the IIAS Fellowship
Application form with a motivation as to: - how
they could profit from their stay in Paris (e.g. French archives or
collections consultation, contacts with specific museum or institutions
deeply linked to their research, etc.); - the
Collège chair-holder to work with in Paris; - how
they could contribute to the work of CEM-FMSH. - Number
of Scholarships: Not given - Nationality: Researchers from
around the world - Scholarship
can be taken in Netherlands
Eligibility
for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: Researchers from
around the world can apply for these postdoctoral fellowships. - Entrance
Requirements: The positions are intended
for outstanding post-doctoral researchers from around the world, to work
on an important piece of research in the social sciences and humanities.
Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. Researchers who would like to
work on a collaborative grant proposal or develop their PhD thesis into
book publication will also be welcomed. - English
Language Requirements: Applicants
from outside the home country will often need to meet specific English
language/other language requirements in order to be able to study there.
Application
Procedure:
Introduction – Applicants should apply via
post or email.
post or email.
How to Apply: Interested applicants are
invited to email/post their applications, consisting of:
invited to email/post their applications, consisting of:
1. IIAS Fellowship
Application Form (Word download)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A minimum of two letters of reference
Please ensure that a minimum of two letters of reference is sent to us in
confidence via email or post, commenting on your academic abilities and
the value of your research project by the appropriate deadline
4. List of publications
Application Form (Word download)
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. A minimum of two letters of reference
Please ensure that a minimum of two letters of reference is sent to us in
confidence via email or post, commenting on your academic abilities and
the value of your research project by the appropriate deadline
4. List of publications
Important notes when
submitting an application:
submitting an application:
- If you
are sending us your application via email you will receive a reply
acknowledging receipt of your email/application. - Please
send us your application only once. If you have already sent in your
application via email, kindly do not send the same application via post
(and vice versa). - Emails
larger than 10MB are rejected by our email system. Please keep your email
and attachments below 10MB by zipping any large files.
