The International
Research Center “Work and Human Lifecycle in Global History” at Humboldt
University in Berlin is inviting applications for 10 to 15 international
fellowships for one academic year from 1 October 2014 to 31 July
2015. Fellowships are awarded for senior scholars and postdoctoral
candidates to work at the research center in Berlin. The application
deadline is 31 August 2013.
Study Subject(s): University would like the
proposed projects to employ a historical and transregional perspective. Also,
please do not only focus on work /labour, but also on life course. Possible
topic areas are, among others, the household, loss of work, the relationship
between work and non-work, as well as free and unfree labour. We welcome
proposals about all regions of the world and especially those that look at
comparisons, conflicts, relations between different regions. A global history
perspective is not required; keeping an open mind to such ideas, however, is
highly desirable
Course Level: Fellowships are awarded for senior scholars and
postdoctoral candidates to pursue research program.
Scholarship Provider: The Federal Ministry of Education and Research
(BMBF)
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: University welcome
candidates especially from the disciplines of history, anthropology, law,
sociology, political science, and area studies. Applicants should be at the
postdoctoral level or senior scholars
Scholarship Open
for Students of Following Countries:
International applicants can apply.
Scholarship
Description:
The International Research Center “Work and Human Lifecycle in Global History”
at Humboldt University in Berlin, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education
and Research (BMBF) invites scholars to apply for 10 to 15 international
research fellowships (senior scholars and postdoctoral candidates) for the
2014-2015 academic year.
Number of
award(s): 10
to 15 international research fellowships are offered.
Duration of
award(s): The
Fellowships are awarded for one academic year. The fellowships will begin on 1
October 2014 and end on 31 July 2015. Shorter fellowship terms will be
possible.
What does it
cover? Fellows
will receive a monthly stipend, which can be individually negotiated, and are
obliged to work at the research center in Berlin. A fully equipped office will
be provided as well as organizational help for visa, housing, etc. During the
fellowship, university also encourage fellows to introduce their work to wider
audiences within Berlin’s scientific community.
Notification: The results of the selection
process will be given a few months later in November and December, is known.
How to Apply: Please use the electronic
form on our website. You will be asked to provide information regarding your
biography, the research project. You intend to work on during your fellowship
as well as details on your current research. Post-docs should provide the names
of two referees in addition to that.
Scholarship
Application Deadline:
Applications are due in Berlin on 31 August 2013.
