Deadline- 15 June 2013
Bielefeld University Graduate School in History and Sociology is accepting applications for four doctoral researchers (two each semester) from other countries to work at the Graduate School for four to six months to promote international scientific and cultural exchange.
Fellows receive a computer work station for the duration of their stipend. The grant consists of a EUR 1,200 stipend per month. This amount will be supplemented by a child allowance if applicable. Upon application, travel costs can also be covered by the Graduate School.
Documents Required-
- Letter of intent with a description of your interest in research at the BGHS. Please include the areas of research that interest you and two professors with whom you would like to build a relationship (400 words max.).
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal on a sociological or historical question (2,000 words max.)
- Work schedule and time frame for your stay at the BGHS
- Letter of recommendation from your supervisor/ advisor at your university
Eligibility & Criteria-
All international doctoral researchers may apply who are matriculated in a doctoral programme and whose dissertation has a historical, sociological, social-anthropological or political science focus. German nationals may also apply if their tertiary education has been at foreign universities. The visiting fellowships further networking with scientists at the BGHS, therefore no prolonged archival or research trips should take place within this period.
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