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HUMBOLDT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP FOR EXPERIENCED RESEARCHERS

The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 600 Humboldt Research Fellowships for postdoctoral researchers and experienced  researchers annually. A Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6-18 months) you have selected yourself in cooperation with an academic host at a research institution in Germany. The academic host is also of your choice. The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years. Shortterm study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed.

Requirements:

Researchers from abroad with above average qualifications who have completed their doctorate less than twelve years ago and already have their own research profile and are working at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader can apply for this research fellowship. Alternately researchers who have a record of several years of independent academic work can also apply. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines can apply. Scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the project successfully. Otherwise they should at least have a good command over English. Scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.

To apply:

Download from http://www.humboldtfoundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_id=1710. Applications may be sent to Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung, Selection Department, Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany at any time. Please send your application directly to the Selection Department at the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany. If this is not possible, you may submit your application via the branch offices of the DAAD or the German Embassy or Consulate to be forwarded to the Humboldt Foundation.

Submission:

Any time. Selection committee meetings take place three times a year, in March, July and November.

THE RADCLIFFE INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS HUMANISTS & SOCIAL SCIENTISTS


   Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishments who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. The discipline listing is available on https://radcliffe.onlineapplicationportal.com/misc/disciplines/. Stipends are funded up to $70000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2009 through June 30, 2010.

Requirements:

Scholars in any field with a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree at least two years prior to appointment (by December 2007) in the area of the proposed project are eligible to apply. Only scholars who have published at least two articles in journals or edited collections or one refereed journal are eligible to apply.

To apply:

The application should include the completed application form; curriculum vita, not to exceed 10 pages; project proposal, with bibliography when appropriate; writing samples, not to exceed 30 single-sided pages for all articles. Online application portal at https://radcliffe.onlineapplicationportal.com/

Submission:

October 1, 2008.