Deadline: 15 March 2016
International Institute for Asian studies (IIAS) is currently inviting applications for its Fellowship programme 2016. The fellowship is jointly offered by IIAS and the African Studies Centre in Leiden. The ASC-IIAS fellowship is intended for researchers specialising in Asian-African interactions.
The Programme aims to attract researchers whose work is informed by current theoretical debates in the social sciences and humanities over global connectivity’s and who are able to critically engage with shifting paradigms in “area studies” beyond the ways in which these have traditionally been conceived in the West.
The fellowship proposals go beyond a mere analysis of current issues associated with African-Asian comparative economic developments or Chinese investments in Africa – although none of these themes, if appraised critically and for their societal consequences, will of course be excluded. Our definition of Asia and Africa is broad and inclusive, Asia ranging from the Middle-East to the Pacific Coast, and Africa from North-Africa to the southern tip of the continent.
Focus Areas
Researchers focusing on the three IIAS clusters ‘ Asian Cities’, ‘Asian Heritages’ and ‘Global Asia’.
Benefits & Duration
- Fellowship of maximum 6 months.
- Fellows will receive a monthly grant to cover the cost of living and housing.
- Applications include a work plan of 1000 words maximum and a CV.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must be:
- The position of affiliated fellow is intended for outstanding researchers from around the world, to work on an important aspect of Asian studies research in the social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged.
- Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements of the PhD.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to email/post their applications, consisting of:
- Application form download here (Word)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two letters of reference
For more information, please visit Researcher fellowship Programme.
