European University Institute’s (EUI) Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) is currently seeking applications for one or two year Jean Monnet Postdoctoral fellowships for the academic year 2012-2013 offered to post-docs in an early stage of their academic career.
The main criteria of selection are the CV of the applicant, the overall scientific quality of the proposal, and the fit of the proposal with the Centre’s research program.
Themes
Research at the Centre focuses on Europe and the processes of European integration and is organized around the following core themes, each with its own research programs and projects.
– European Institutions, Governance, and Democracy
– Economic and Monetary Policy
– Energy Policy and Climate Change
– Global Governance
– Migration
– Competition Policy and Market Regulation
– International and Transnational Relations
Eligibility
– The fellowships are open to candidates who will have successfully defended their Ph.D. by 31 July preceding the start of the fellowship on 1 September.
– Candidates are eligible during the 7-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D. (For example, to apply for 2012/13, the Ph.D. should be completed between 31/7/2005 and 31/7/2012)
– Extensions to the 7-year rule are allowed in cases of applicants whose academic career has been interrupted due to maternity leave or illness. In particular, for each maternity leave an additional year will be permitted, while in the case of a long or recurrent illness the total period of illness may be taken into account in calculating eligibility.
– Explanation of the circumstances should be included in the application in the field marked ‘Additional Notes’. Supporting documents will be requested from candidates proposed for selection.
– Candidates who have received their Ph.D. from the EUI can only apply for JMF after they have been away from the Institute in a full-time occupation or with another fellowship for at least one year after defending the Ph.D.
– Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
Fellowship Provisions
Residence
– Fellows must live in Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they can take an active part in the academic activities of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies.
Stipend
– The basic stipend is € 2,000 per month. Successful applicants benefiting from other grants or salaries must disclose this to the EUI, as the amount of the fellowship will be fixed at a lower rate (minimum € 1,250 per month) depending on the additional income.
Last date for submission of applications is October 25, 2011
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