Dan David Prize Scholarships‏

The Dan David Prize Scholarships
=twenty scholarships of US$15,000 annually

Deadline: March 15, 2012

Open to doctoral and post-doctoral students at universities throughout the world:

The Dan David Prize laureates annually donate twenty scholarships of US$15,000 each to outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral students of exceptional promise in the chosen fields for the current year.

Ten scholarships are awarded to doctoral and post-doctoral students at universities throughout the world and ten scholarships at Tel Aviv University.

The Dan David Prize is granted according to merit, without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation.

In order to ensure that your research is relevant to one of this year's chosen fields, please read the field definitions on our website carefully before filling out the form:

http://www.dandavidprize.org/scholarship-applications/scholarship-applications.html

Post-doc fellows, Zentrum Moderner Orient, Humboldt University Berlin [DL: 15 September 2011]‏

5 Research Positions (2 year fixed term) at Zentrum Moderner Orient from 1 January 2012

Post-Doctoral Fellow

Zentrum Moderner Orient (ZMO) is an independent centre for interdisciplinary research on the history, societies and cultures of the Middle East, Africa, Central, South and Southeast Asia, and Europe. The focus is on influences, perspectives and connections of the south, notably of Muslims and their neighbours. The centre currently employs about 35 research fellows, the majority of them historians, students of Islam and anthropologists, from a variety of countries.

Within its research programme „Muslim Worlds �" World of Islam? Concepts, Practices and Crises of the Global", ZMO announces the opening of five research positions for PhD holders who will be expected to reside in Berlin. They should situate their work within the research programme of ZMO (see http://www.zmo.de/forschung/projekte_2008/gruppenposter.pdf) and be prepared to contribute actively to the overall programme of the Centre in addition to pursuing their personal project.

ZMO wishes to particularly encourage applications with a regional focus on Africa and Southeast Asia. In addition to the disciplines already represented at ZMO, we encourage specialists from other disciplines such as Sociology, Cultural Geography and Economic History/Economic Anthropology to apply. Working language at ZMO is English.

Applications including a CV and a project outline (max. 5 pages) and a letter of recommendation by the PhD advisor should be sent until September 15 to Dr. Silke Nagel at Zentrum Moderner Orient, Kirchweg 33, D-14129 Berlin. Remuneration will be according to Tarif des öffentlichen Dienstes (TvöD, German public sector pay scale), grade 13 (http://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/tvoed/bund/).

Contact: 

For further information on ZMO and its programme see www.zmo.de or contact Mrs Nagel atzmo@rz.hu-berlin.de. Applications should not contain any original materials, as the documents will not be returned.
Website: www.zmo.de

In German: Postdoc and doctoral positions - 2 Historiker/inn, 2 Ökonom/innen, Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg [DL: 25 July 2011]‏

Osteuropa-Institut und Südost-Institut im Wissenschaftszentrum Ost- und Südosteuropa Regensburg

Das Osteuropa-Institut (OEI, http://www.osteuropa-institut.de) an der Universität Regensburg widmet sich den wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und historischen Integrationsprozessen im östlichen Europa in globaler Perspektive. Das Südost-Institut (SOI, http://www.suedost-institut.de) beschäftigt sich mit Geschichte und Gegenwart Südosteuropas. Die Institute geben namhafte Zeitschriften und Buchreihen heraus.

Die beiden Institute planen zu fusionieren und ab 1.1.2012 als Institut für Ost- und Südosteuropaforschung (IOS) eine gemeinsame Forschungstätigkeit zu entwickeln. Das IOS wird aus geschichts- und wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Perspektive über das östliche und südöstliche Europa forschen und dabei auch vergleichende sowie transnationale Dimensionen berücksichtigen.

Zur Verstärkung unserer Teams schreiben die beiden Institute vier Positionen für Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter/innen aus, die zum 1. Oktober 2011 besetzt werden sollen.

2 Historiker/innen (1 PostDoc, 100%; 1 Doktorand/in, 50%).
2 Ökonom/innen (1 PostDoc, 100%; 1 Doktorand/in, 50%).
Die Stellen sind vorerst auf drei Jahre befristet und werden nach TV-L vergütet.

Von erfolgreichen Bewerber/innen werden ein einschlägiger Studienabschluss (Geschichte bzw. Wirtschaftswissenschaften) sowie ein eigenständiger Beitrag zu den Forschungsschwerpunkten des IOS erwartet, insbesondere zu den Themenfeldern:
- Arbeit und Unternehmen
- Verflechtungen, Handel und Migrationsprozesse

Das Aufgabengebiet umfasst überdies die Konzeptionierung, Durchführung und ggf. Leitung von Forschungsprojekten im jeweiligen Forschungsgebiet. Erwünscht sind die Kenntnis wenigstens einer (süd-)osteuropäischen Sprache und die Bereitschaft zur interdisziplinären Kooperation.

Das künftige IOS bietet dafür, zusammen mit der Universität Regensburg, ein attraktives Umfeld in einer Stadt aus dem UNESCO-Welterbe.

Bitte richten Sie Ihre Bewerbung mit CV, Zeugniskopien, Referenzen, Publikationsliste und bis zu drei Forschungspapieren/Aufsätzen (veröffentlichte oder unveröffentlichte), sowohl schriftlich in vierfacher Ausfertigung als auch elektronisch via E-Mail, an das jeweils verantwortliche Institut:

Ökonomen/Ökonominnen an
Osteuropa-Institut Regensburg
Geschäftsführung
„Stellenbewerbung"
Landshuter Str. 4
93047 Regensburg
Email: frensch@osteuropa-institut.de

Historiker/Historikerinnen an:
Südost-Institut
Geschäftsführung
„Stellenbewerbung"
Landshuter Str. 4
93047 Regensburg
Email: info@suedost-institut.de

Bewerbungsschluss ist der 25. Juli 2011 (Posteingang). Vorstellungsgespräche sind für 8.-12. August geplant.

Nähere Auskünfte erteilen Herr Prof. Dr. Frensch bzw. Herr Dr. Clewing (+49941/943-5412 bzw. 5471, frensch@osteuropa-institut.de bzw. clewing@suedost-institut.de).

Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars, The Centre for Advanced Study, Sofia [DL: 1 October 2011]‏

The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) announces a Call for
Applications for its 2012/2013 In-Residence Advanced Academia
Fellowships in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences.

OBJECTIVE

CAS Sofia is an independent Institute with international and
multidisciplinary profile. Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, it promotes
high-level scholarship in the social sciences and the humanities. In
addition to supporting focus-group research, CAS Sofia invites
outstanding scholars to pursue their individual research projects during
in-residence periods of up to five months. The invited Fellows
participate in the intellectual life and the scholarly community of the
Centre (Bulgarian and foreign fellows) while working on projects of
their own choice. Fellows receive adequate material and intellectual
support and can profit from the Centre's wide international networks,
international seminar- and guest-lecturer programme. CAS Sofia assists
Fellows in all practical matters concerning travel, residence and
research in Sofia.

FORMAT

For the academic year 2012/2013 CAS Sofia provides in-residence
fellowships of two- to five- month duration to post-doctoral
non-Bulgarian researchers. Junior as well as Senior scholars are invited
to apply.

The selected Fellows are entitled to:

A monthly stipend of 700 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 allowance (400 euro)
Research expenses (100 euro p.m.)

DURATION AND CONDITIONS

Candidates must indicate the preferred fellowship duration and its
starting date within the following periods:

I. 1 March 2012 - 31 July 2012

II. 1 October 2012 - 28 February 2013

The selected Fellows will take part in the regular Fellow seminars and
the other scientific events organized by the Centre (workshops,
conferences, lectures, etc.) and are invited to present and discuss
their project in lectures or seminars. The results of their work shall
be summarized in a paper (in English), to be published in the electronic
CAS Working Paper Series.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must

Be non-Bulgarian citizens;
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.

WORKING LANGUAGE

As an international academic institution CAS conducts most of its work
in English which is also the language of the presentations of research
results. Therefore, a good command of English is highly desirable
http://cas.bg/en/news/call-for-applications-advanced-academia-fellowships-for-international-scholars-1558.html

Postdoctoral Scholarship in Information Management at University of Sao Paulo, Brazil

University of Sao Paulo announced Postdoctoral Scholarship for research in Information Management at School of Communications and Arts, Brazil -2011
Study Subject(s): Communication and Censorship: theoretical and documentary analysis of censorship files from the Miroel Silveira Archive
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Sao Paulo Research Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Brazil
Eligibility:
-Professional with a doctorate in Information Sciences, Communication Sciences or related fields; Knowledge of academic and operational coverage in the area;
-Good oral and written communication;
-Ability to teamwork and ability to relate and manage human resources;
-Ability to develop information products;
-Experience with treatment, storage and document management;
-Experience in filtering, making synthesis, retrieval and having access to information;
-Working knowledge and technical staff with information systems and Internet;
-Knowledge and experience with development of databases and indexing systems.
-Candidates may be Brazilians or foreigners fluent in Portuguese and with a doctoral degree in related fields.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Thematic Research Project “Communication and Censorship: theoretical and documentary analysis of censorship files from the Miroel Silveira Archive” stored by the School of Communication and Arts of the University of São Paulo (ECA-USP) opens up for registrations for Postdocatoral fellowship in Information Management sponsored by Fapesp (São Paulo Research Foundation).
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: July 5 , 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

2011 Merit Scholarship Programme for Foriegn Students at Quebec University, Canada

PhD/Postdoctoral fellowship/Short-term research or professional development scholarships for the applicants of Mexico and Brazil, Belgium , China and India at Quebec University in Canada-2012/13
Study Subject(s):health, humanities and social sciences, arts and letters, natural sciences, and engineering
Course Level:Postdoctoral/Phd/Short-term research or professional development
Scholarship Provider: Quebec University
Scholarship can be taken at: Canada
Eligibility:
-Must meet all eligibility conditions as at the date of the closing of the competition, Must have been preselected by a university or the Trans-Tech network (for CCTTs), TERI University, the Mexican DER or CONACYT.
-To the Québec-China program must be preselected by the China Scolarship Council as at January 15, 2012.
-Cannot have already received a merit scholarship for foreign students from Québec Education Department, Fonds Nature et Technologies or Fonds Société et Culture.
-Cannot be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. Cannot have applied for permanent resident status under Canadian immigration law.
-Québec-Wallonie scholarship applicants must have studied in a French-language university institution in Belgium at the time they are granted their scholarship.
-Have a Certificat d’acceptation du Québec (CAQ) issued by the ministère de l’Immigration et des Communautés culturelles du Québec (MICC) and a student visa issued by the Canadian Consulate valid for the entire duration of their scholarship.
-Have a work visa issued by the Canadian Consulate for the entire duration of their fellowship or scholarship.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Mexico and Brazil, Belgium , China and India
Scholarship Description: The objective of the Merit scholarship program for foreign students is to support the internationalization of research activities in Québec’s institutions of higher learning, to attract the best foreign researchers and students, and to promote Québec universities and Centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTTs), or college technology transfer centres, abroad. 3. The program covers higher education as a whole by giving Centres collégiaux de transfert de technologie (CCTTs) researchers and administrators the opportunity to be part of the program. The list of the CCTTs. 4. In a more generic way, the attribution of a Merit scholarship for foreign students aims at creating a cultural link and at allowing the setting up of possible common scientific research projects.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: November 1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

2012 The Matsumae International Foundation Fellowship Programme, Japan

Matsumae International Foundation Offers Fellowship to International applicants in the field of Natural Science, Engineering , Medicine in Japan.
Study Subject(s):Varoius (Fields of study such as natural science, engineering and medicine are given first priority)
Course Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: The Matsumae International Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Japan
Eligibility:1. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. (Doctorate) degree, or be recognized by the Matsumae International Foundation as possessing equivalent academic qualifications.
2. Applicants must be under 49 years old at the time of application.
3. Applicants must have sufficient conversational ability in English or Japanese to prevent insurmountable difficulties during their research activities in Japan.
4. Applicants should not have been in Japan in the past and/or in the present.
5. Applicants should have firm positions and professions in their home countries, and should return to their countries on completion of their fellowship stay by the Foundation.
6. Applicants must be of sound health and not physically handicapped in any way which would not prevent from carrying out research in Japan.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: In order for Japan to co-exist peacefully with the other nations of the world, and to facilitate the tasks that await our young people in the 21st century, we are now trying to prepare a forum for Japan’s international activities. In this way, I believe we will be able to open up a path to the future that will preserve our nation and mankind
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: 11 August 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Call for Applications: Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars, Bulgaria

The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia announced call for applications for Advanced Academia Fellowships for research in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences, Bulgaria -2012/2013
Study Subject(s): Humanities and the Social Sciences
Course Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia), Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft
Scholarship can be taken at: Bulgaria
Eligibility:
Candidates must
-Be non-Bulgarian citizens;
-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.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) announces a Call for Applications for its 2012/2013 In-Residence Advanced Academia Fellowships in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences. For the academic year 2012/2013 CAS Sofia provides in-residence fellowships of two- to five- month duration to post-doctoral non-Bulgarian researchers. Junior as well as Senior scholars are invited to apply.
How to Apply: Online or by Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 1, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application

Postdoctoral: Transitional Justice, Understanding the Age of Transitional Justice: Narratives in a Historical Perspective, NIOD, Amsterdam‏

“Understanding the Age of Transitional Justice: Narratives in a
Historical Perspective”

The general goal of the NIOD program on Transitional justice is to
contribute to understanding the impact and aftermath of mass
state-sponsored human rights violations on post-genocidal,
post-conflict, post-repressive societies. In pursuit of a
conceptualization of generic mechanisms and factors that influence
genocidal crimes and the subsequent transitional justice processes,
this program opts for the portal of the personal, the legal, and the
political narrative. It will examine the various phases and levels at
which testimonies, or narratives of events, play a role in influencing
the form of TJ undertaken by a given post-repressive society.

The levels may be distinguished as follows:
 The victims (the individuals telling their story)
 The institutions for the administration of Transitional Justice (the
narrative of judicial and extra-judicial authorities)
 The validators, or ‘form-givers’ – political elites, media, police,
and other relevant actors – who selectively frame the public debate
and impart the narratives and the use of narratives (produced in
trials, vetting procedures, truth commissions, NGO-sponsored oral
histories) with a particular political and social significance.

A dynamic multi-leveled approach that aims to reveal the interaction
between the testimonies, the formality of processing them, and the
developing political system should shed light on the individual,
psychological, social, and political impact/consequences of TJ
processes.

The NIOD has created a post-doc position in order to study the role,
impact, and significance of testimonies in transitional justice. We
are looking for proposals to develop key elements of the program,
resulting in a monograph. The qualified candidate will conduct a study
of transitional justice as a field and social phenomenon, or movement,
with a focus on key thematic, cross-cutting issues, and an emphasis on
(review and analyses of) approaches to reconciling conflicting
narratives. Other issues would include memory, truth, testimonies,
transitional justice tools and their impact, the beginning and
endpoints of TJ processes, victims and victimhood, perpetrators,
bystanders, and guilt.

Qualified candidates are invited to send a short proposal (max. 1000
words) on the research they propose to conduct within the framework of
the NIOD-TJ program.

The candidate will play a key role in the future development of the
NIOD-TJ program.

Job requirements
 Ph.D. in History, Law, or Social- and Political Sciences, or at
least three years professional (Ph.D. level) experience on topics
related to the program
 Can initiate challenging discussion about the specific area of
scientific interest and in general the research done at the NIOD
 Self-reliant
 Experience with modern information technology
 Professional attitude with excellent communication skills
 Fluent English
 Skilled in the development of proposals which could, via the
content, design, and execution fundamentally augment the Transitional
Justice program

Appointment
This is a fulltime position of 38 hours per week for a period of two
years at the NIOD.

We offer:
The NIOD offers an informal, internationally-oriented working
environment with a great deal of room for individual initiative and
responsibility. The maximum salary for a full-time position is €
4,970.00 per month gross (based on experience, scale 11 or 12,
collective labour agreement Dutch Universities), excluding 8% vacation
bonus and an 8.3% end-of-the-year bonus. There is an additional
extensive secondary benefits packet. Secondment is among the
possibilities.

More information
The Transitional Justice Research Agenda can be viewed at our website
at www.niod.nl. Inquiries may be directed to the Transitional Justice
Program Leader at the NIOD, Dr. Nanci Adler, e-mail address
n.adler@niod.knaw.nl. For more information about the appointment,
please contact Mr. William Arink, Business Director, e-mail address
w.arink@niod.knaw.nl. The NIOD can be contacted at +31 (0)20-523 3800.

Interested?
We welcome your proposal, accompanied by an explanatory letter of
intent and CV, all in English. Please submit them to
vacature@niod.knaw.nl, attention Mr. W. Arink, with the subject line
“Post-Doc TJ”. Closing date is 25 July, 2011. Interviews will take
place in the second and third weeks of September. If all other factors
are equal, preference will be given to internal candidates.

Please no reactions from recruiters.

NIOD is an institute belonging to the Royal Netherlands Academy of
Arts and Sciences