Each year, the Research Institute of the University of Bucharest offers multiple postdoctoral fellowships for young, early career researchers. These awards are granted for a period of three to twelve months, during which time fellows will be expecting to stay in Bucharest and will be considered full-time members of the academic community.

There is no deadline for these fellowships, which are intended for researchers with excellent track records. Applications can be submitted throughout the entire year, but applications submitted between January 1 and May 31 will be evaluated in the October/November panel. Those submitted between June 1 and December 31 will be evaluated in the April/May panel.

Individuals are eligible to apply if they are within five years from their PhD at the time of application. They should have already proved their ability to work successfully as independent researchers, with those who have two PhDs needing to have at least one relevant to the research field.

Fellowships are typically awarded to candidates who are not already in possession of a permanent position in research or higher education. Those who have work contracts with the University of Bucharest are not eligible, while those who have permanent positions in other institutions must provide a written agreement from the institution stating their endorsement of the candidate’s research activity as an ICUB fellow.

Scholars from all disciplines and nationalities may apply for this fellowship, which awards a stipend of 2500 lei per month. Awards may also include travel expenses and a living allowance. In return, fellows will be considered full members of the institute, and allowed to use the institute’s resources and infrastructure as such. Fellows will receive logistical support in applying for other grants and research programs, but will also be expected to organize scientific events.

Applications can be submitted at any time, with the peer-review evaluation taking about three months after submission. To apply, interested candidates should submit an application form, a CV and list of publications, a writing sample, a certification of the PhD defense, and information for references. Each applicant should supply the name, email address, and phone number of three separate professors who can attest to the referees work.

Candidates must also submit the research project in a maximum of five pages. Research projects involving any laboratory or experimental work should also include a preliminary agreement on behalf of the laboratory head. All applications and related materials should be emailed directly to office@icub.unibuc.ro. All materials must be submitted in English.

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New Europe College announces the availability of fellowships for the academic year of 2018-2019. The Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania targets young Romanian and international researchers or academics working in the fields of humanities, social studies, law, and economics.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a Ph.D. title. They should be under the age of forty and have not yet benefited from a NEC fellowship. Although the native language of the applicant may be English, French, or German, a good command of the English language is desired for the program.

Romanian fellows will work for a full academic year of ten months (October through July). Non-Romanian fellows will work for the October through July period, or for a one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July). All fellows will work at New Europe College’s Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest.

The fellowship will consist of a monthly salary stipend of 750 Euro. This will be paid after taxes. They will also receive accommodations, international transportation to and from the home country, and also during holidays. Fellows who work throughout the entire academic year will also be offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice. They will be awarded 1,500 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem. Alternatively, fellows can conduct field research, either in Romania or outside of it.

The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend of 750 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (1,500 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.

Fellows will conduct original research and engage in scientific events, which will be organized by the New Europe College. Each fellow will submit a reflective research paper at the end of the fellowship.

Applicants should be submitted electronically to applications@nec.ro. In the subject line of the email, applicants should indicate “NEC Fellowships.” All applications must be received by December 7, 2017. Applicants will be notified of pre-selection by March 2018, with interviewees announced by April 20, 2018. Application forms can be requested at the above email.

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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards several grants to United States students and young professionals to study and/or conduct academic research at universities within EU Member States. Topics of study must include EU policies, EU institutes and the American-European Union agenda. Grants are available for students with Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degrees.

Four total awards are available, for a grant period of six to nine months. The grant will last from September through June, with specific start dates negotiated directly with host institutions. Applicants may propose an area of research or study in one to three different countries. If a student is interested in studying in multiple countries, at least three months must be required in each European Union member state. The orientation date for the program will be supplied either by the Fulbright Commission or by the United States Embassy in the country of research.

To apply, students should submit a project proposal that focuses on the observation of comparative perspectives of issues of concern. These issues should be ones that involve both the United State and the European Union, such as:

• internal and external security
• peace-keeping
• the EU and NATO
• justice and home affairs
• finance
• trade
• human rights
• agricultural and environmental policies
• energy
• asylum
• human trafficking
• development
• EU enlargement

Other topics may also be accepted. Proposals should relate to EU competencies and not simply Europe or countries within Europe. There should be a holistic value to the project. Successful applicants will exhibit personal, academic, and creative excellence, along with a strong research rationale and plan. They will be strong leaders and clearly indicate how their studies will benefit American-European Union relationships during and after their grant periods.

Applicants should be proficient in the language of their chosen country, though this is not a mandatory component of the application process. TO apply and for more information, students should visit http://www.fulbrightschuman.eu.

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