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The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) is inviting applications for Gerda Henkel Fellowship Programme for fundamental research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. Eligible applicant must have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and social sciences for this five-months in-residence fellowships programme. Fellowships are extendable from 2 to 5 months within the following time frame: 1 March 2016 – 31 July 2016 (Summer semester) and 1 October 2016 – 28 February 2017 (Winter semester). The application deadline is October 1, 2015.
Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded for fundamental research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences.
Course Level: This is a five-months in-residence fellowship programme.
Scholarship Provider: Gerda Henkel Stiftung
Scholarship can be taken at: Bulgaria
Eligibility: Candidates must:
-Be citizens of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, China (permanent residence in Tibet or Xinjiang Autonomous Regions), Kasakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.;
-Have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and social sciences;
-International research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages;
-Preference will be given to candidates below the age of 45.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, China (permanent residence in Tibet or Xinjiang Autonomous Regions), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan can apply for this fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) announces a Call for Applications for its newly opened GERDA HENKEL Fellowship for fundamental research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. The five-months in-residence fellowships are granted under the framework of the CAS Advanced Academia programme and supports PhD holders from the following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, China (only Tibet and Xinjiang Autonomous Regions), Kasakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): The in-residence fellowships are extendable from 2 to 5 months within the following time frame: 1 March 2016 – 31 July 2016 (Summer semester) and 1 October 2016 – 28 February 2017 (Winter semester).
N.B. The final invitation for fellowship depends on the ranking of the application and the preferred period. Availability for both periods is an advantage for the applicant. Please, indicate in the application form whether you prefer one or either period.
What does it cover? Fellows are entitled to:
-A monthly stipend of 750 euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia;
-Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases;
-Travel from the home country to Sofia and back, visa and insurance costs (up to 850 Euro);
-Research field trip abroad during the fellowship period – up to1500 Euros (a one-time allowance);
-Research expenses (100 euro per month).
Selection Criteria:
-High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research;
-Innovative fundamental research proposal with significant contribution;
-Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage.
Notification: The results will be announced by the end of January 2016 by e-mail and at the website of the institute. Members of the CAS Academic Council do not disclose their assessment reports on the applications to candidates.
How to Apply: The applications should be sent by email.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is October 1, 2015.
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