Deadline- 15th May 2012
The purpose of these visiting professorships is to enrich and develop the work of Swedish University departments in a manner that benefits the department´s own activities, and can lead to continued international cooperation.
The Kerstin Hesselgren Chair was established in honour of Sweden´s first female Member of Parliament (Riksdag), who was also the first woman in the International Labour Organisation and Sweden´s first delegate to the League of Nations. Kerstin Hesselgren (1872-1962) gained recognition for her expertise in social policy and work on women´s rights, as a pioneer of the women´s movement, and for her commitment to the cause of international peace.
The Olof Palme Chair was established in honour of Olof Palme (1927-1986), Sweden´s Prime Minister from 1969-1976 and 1982-1986.
Who may be nominated?
The Kerstin Hesselgren Chair should be awarded to a foreign prominent internationally-recognized female researcher in the social sciences or humanities.
The Olof Palme Chair should be awarded to an internationally prominent researcher focused on topics important to the pursuit of peace in a broad context. Such topics could include research on international policy, peace and conflict, and comparative social institutions. Other areas could include research on fundamental causes of conflict and social developments that in various ways promote peace and human security.
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