European University Institute in Florence is currently seeking applications for the Max Weber fellowship Program 2012 from eligible candidates all over the world.
The Max Weber Program is Europe’s largest postdoctoral program in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and hosted by the European University Institute in Florence where the research community of professors, researchers and fellows provides an excellent environment for the Program.
The Program, open to all nationalities, is designed for junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, law, history, social and political sciences, or a related field, within the last 5 years and who want to advance in their research and academic training, in an active multidisciplinary environment before entering the international job market, or in the early stages of their academic careers.
Eligibility
- Candidates who have received their Ph.D. or officially been accepted for defense by the time of the start of the program (1 September).
- Candidates are eligible during the five-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D. For example, to apply for 2012/2013 you should have received or submitted your Ph.D. between 1/9/2007 and 1/9/2012 and the Ph.D. defense should take place no later than 31/12/2012.
- Extensions to the five-year rule are allowed for applicants whose academic career has been interrupted for maternity leave or illness. Cite circumstances in the application in the field ‘Additional Notes’. Successful candidates will be asked to provide supporting documents.
- EUI graduates can only apply for Max Weber Fellowships after having been away from the EUI and in a full-time occupation or with another fellowship for at least one year after defending their Ph.D.
- Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Max Weber Fellowships.
Selection Criteria
- Research accomplishments and potential. Research excellence is assessed on the basis of the candidate’s contributions (publications, PhD thesis, etc.) and other supporting evidence (i.e. letters of reference and research plan).
- Academic career interests are assessed on the basis of the CV, the ‘Research and a academic career statement’ and other supporting evidence (i.e. letters of reference), with the aim of assigning Max Weber Fellowships to those candidates, satisfying the research excellence criteria and committed to an academic career, who can benefit the most from the Max Weber Programme, oriented towards the early stages of the post-doc academic career.
- The capacity and availability of EUI faculty to provide mentorship is taken into account; however, while having common research interests may be helpful, it is not a necessity for mentorship.
Residence
Fellows are required to live in Florence for the duration of their Fellowship in order that they may take an active part in the program and in the academic activities of their department.
Stipend
The basic stipend is € 2,000 per month. If applicable, family allowances will be added to the basic stipend.
Last date for submission of applications is October 25, 2011
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