CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
2020/2021 GERDA HENKEL FELLOWSHIPS
With the support of the Gerda Henkel Stiftung
The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) announces a Call for
Applications for its GERDA HENKEL Fellowships for
fundamental historical 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), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova,
Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
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 OF THE GERDA HENKEL FELLOWSHIPS
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).
DURATION AND CONDITIONS
Candidates may apply for two periods:
- I. 1 March 2020 – 31 July 2020 (Summer semester)
- II. 1 October 2020 – 28 February 2021 (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.
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 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.
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.
APPLICATION
Links for downloading:
Please carefully consider these documents when preparing your application. They can be downloaded also from www.cas.bg.
Two letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant's academic work should be emailed to CAS by the referees.
Extensions to this period may be allowed in case of eligible career
breaks which must be properly documented (maternity leave, long-term
illness leave, national service).
All application documents should be presented in English and sent by
e-mail to [email protected] with a subject entry "Gerda Henkel Fellowships"
Deadline for applications: March 31, 2019
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.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
The selection will be carried out by the international Academic Council
of CAS based on evaluation of the potential of the candidate relative to
his/her career stage and the quality of the proposed project. The short-listed candidates will be invited for an on-line interview on the 8th and/or 9th of July. The results
will be announced in late July 2019 by e-mail and at the
website of the institute: https://cas.bg/ . Members of the CAS Academic Council do not disclose their assessment reports on the applications to candidates.
The Academic Council reserves the right, in cases of candidatures with
equal quality, to grant advantage to candidates that have not been CAS
Fellows within the preceding 3 years / have not repeatedly held CAS
fellowships in the past.
CONTACT PERSON AND MAILING ADDRESS
Mr. Dimiter Dimov, e-mail: [email protected]
Centre for Advanced Study Sofia; Sofia 1000, 7-B, Stefan Karadja Str,
tel.: + 359 2 9803704 / fax: + 359 2 9803662