Each year, the John W. Kluge Center invites talented scholars to conduct original research at the Kluge Center with the utilization of the Library of Congress collections. The scholarships were created in 2000 and are sponsored by an endowment of $60 million from John W. Kluge. The Center provides scholars with access to the Library’s extensive resources, staff, and intellectual community.

Any candidates with a background in the humanities or social sciences may apply to use the Library’s large and varied collections. Candidates with interdisciplinary, cross cultural, or multilingual interests are particularly encouraged to apply. Selected researchers will be granted access to the world’s largest law library, as well as several collections of books and periodicals. The institute also includes a diverse collection of manuscripts, music, photographs, and more.

To apply, interested candidates should submit a completed application form in English, as well as supplemental materials. These materials include a curriculum vitae of no more than two pages, as well as a statement of proposed research. Applicants should also submit a single paragraph abstract and a detailed explanation of why the Library of Congress is the ideal venue for research. A bibliography of works and three references should also be supplied.

Applicants may be from any research area in the humanities or social sciences, as well as professional fields like architecture or law. Candidates who have received a terminal advanced degree within the past seven years in the humanities, social sciences, or related professional fields are preferred, but individuals without continuous academic careers may also be considered.

All applications must be submitted by July 15. Selected applicants will receive a monthly stipend of $5,000 per month for four to eleven months. Questions can be directed to the John W. Kluge Center at scholarly@loc.gov.

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The Centre of African Studies at the University of Cambridge announces the availability of two Visiting Research Fellowships for candidates of all disciplines in the humanities and social sciences. This award is designed to enable a fellow to focus on a period of research and writing in his or her field while working at Cambridge.

The selected fellows will come to the University to work on a project that builds on existing research. New research projects are allowed, so long as they can substantially advance by the end of the duration of the fellowship. Preference is given to early- and mid-career researchers who have an exceptional research portfolio. Residents must be permanent residents of African countries, with appointments lasting from October 1, 2019 until March 31, 2020.

Fellowships are non-renewable, with fellows being granted access to all holdings of Faculty and Departmental libraries. Fellows will also have access to the library of the Centre of African Studies and the University Library, which includes a broad collection of materials relating to Commonwealth History.

To apply, aspiring fellows must present a feasible and clear research plan, which should aim to produce one or more pieces of work for publication. All documents must be submitted in English, with materials sent via application to the Centre of African Studies at the University of Cambridge. Applications will include a copy of the applicant’s curriculum vitae (which should include details of publications), project details, a photocopy of a PhD certificate and passport, and two references sent directly by referees.

Each recipient will be awarded £17,000, which will cover college accommodations, travel expenses, visa fees, and maintenance costs. All applications must be received no later than February 1, 2019. Questions may be directed to centre@african.cam.ac.uk. Application materials may be obtained from this address as well.

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Each year, the British Academy offers ten Global Professorships to fund the work of outstanding international researchers. These fellowships allow world-class researchers and scholars to pursue their individual goals while also improving the overall United Kingdom research base.

Each appointment lasts for four years, with the goal of completing an entire project of a single research focus within this time period. Professors will be expected to teach as well as conduct research, and should plan on researching some aspect within the social sciences or humanities. The program is designed for scholars who are currently employed outside of the UK in a full- or part-time position. Each applicant must be prepared to take up a long-term employment or secondment at a UK university or research institution.

Projects must be full projects within themselves, and while recipients are expected to teach and commit themselves fully to their research endeavors while engaged in the program, there is no set guideline or restriction for how the balance of teaching and research must be divided. This should be based largely on the host institution’s needs and preferences.

Applicants may be mid- or senior-level researchers in any field within the social sciences or humanities, so long as they are internationally-recognized and employed outside the UK. Recipients will receive up to £250,000 per year for the first three years, with the fourth year expected to be funded by the UK host institution. Applicants may begin their projects between December 1 2018 and May 31 2019.

To apply, candidates should submit an application via the British Academy’s Grant Management System, Flexi-Grant. All materials must be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 12, 2018. UK host institutions must approve these proposals no later than Thursday, September 13, 2018. Questions may be directed to intenrationalgrants@britac.ac.uk or 020 7969.5220.

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The Paris Institute for Advanced Study (IAS), alongside the University of Paris-Saclay, has opened positions for two research chairs and is initiating a call for applications. These positions as Chair will run consecutively, with 6 months duration each, one in academic year 2018-2019, and the second in 2019-2020.

The Institute calls for applicants who are either: senior university professors or researchers; or junior scholars. Senior professors must be currently employed by a university or research facility or must hold emeritus status. The University also stipulates that senior professors have had at least 10 years’ experience following their PhD. Junior scholars must hold postdoctoral researcher status or have a current position in a university or research organisation. For these applicants, it is a requirement that they have research experience of 2-9 years following the PhD.

Each Paris-Saclay Research Chair will have the chance to work closely with laboratories in Paris-Saclay and will have the advantage of a science-focused work environment in Paris IAS. The position of the Research Chair is intended to be inter-disciplinary across the humanities and social sciences. Applicants are expected to propose ground-breaking, risk-taking research. The University will consider candidates who plan to research and carry out project work on: ‘markets, business, work and innovation’, ‘heritage, culture and knowledge’, or ‘sciences and society’.

Applications can be found on the University’s website and should be submitted by August 31, 2018 at noon (GMT+2). Take note that applicants who have lived in France for 12 months in total, over the past three years, cannot be taken into consideration. Candidates should also be bilingual in English and French: both languages are required for scientific and social aspects of the Chair.

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All Souls College at the University of Oxford invites qualified post-doctoral research fellows to join their team for 2019. Candidates will be researchers in one of the following subjects: Modern Languages, Literature In English, Mathematics, or Social and Political Sciences (only Politics and International Relations, Social Anthropology, and Sociology). Fellowships are offered for five years each and are non-renewable. These awards are also fixed-term and will take place starting on October 1, 2019. Minority and ethnic candidates, as well as women, are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates who were awarded doctorates between August 1 2016 and October 1 2019. Some conditions may warrant an exception, such as grave illness or a parental leave, but a special application should be submitted before September 7, 2018 to accommodate for these considerations.

These postdoctoral programs will allow candidates to engage in an independent program of study and research for publication directly at Oxford, with occasional leave of absences granted to work away from Oxford. Fellows must report regularly to the Academic Purposes Committee regarding the progress on their research and may also be required to engage in teaching, research supervision, and lecturing at the university as well. Fellows are considered full Fellows of the college and will participate in all college meetings and activities.

In return, selected fellows will be offered a number of benefits to meet their employment and research needs. The annual stipend ranges from £41,231 to £44,052 and also includes a housing allowance. Fellows on the upper end of the pay range will be those who deliver at least sixteen lectures a year. Stipends are also contingent on fellows conducting full-time research that is not done in conjunction with other funding or remuneration sources. Most fellows will receive housing either in the College or within 25 miles of Oxford as well. Fellows will receive a pension, dining rights, and may be subject to receive relocation costs. All fellows may also receive medical insurance and childcare assistance, as well as a £3,750 per year academic support stipend.

To apply, candidates should complete the online application form no later than Friday, September , 2018. This application must be accompanied by a short thesis abstract up to 500 words, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of proposed work (no more than 1,000 words, including references and bibliography). A sample of written work and the names of two referees should also be supplied. Selected candidates will be interviewed by January 11, 2019. Questions can be directed to online.apps@all-souls.ox.ac.uk.

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The Polish Institute of Advanced Studies has issued an open call for fellowship applications for the 2019-2020 term. This institute offers fellowships in research areas that encompass the social sciences and humanities, with each fellowship running for either a ten month or five month period.

To be eligible, candidates should not have conducted main research or employment activity in Poland for more than six months in the three years before the application due date. Short stays are not included in this restriction.

Candidates who are researchers in any stage of their careers are eligible to apply, including juniors and postdocs who obtained their PhDs in the last ten years and have some substantial working experience as researchers for at least three years prior to the application date. Senior researchers and professors who have more than ten years of full-time research experience after obtaining their PhDs may also apply.

The application process includes a formal selection process that is designed to provide a fair, equitable, and quality experience to all applicants. Applicants will first be subjected to a formal preselection process that entails the detailed revision of all required application documents. Then each application will be peer-reviewed by several independent assessors before being ranked by the International Scientific Advisory Board. This board is responsible for the final selection of the twelve successful fellows. Once a fellow has been selected, he will be notified and encouraged to sign an individual Host Agreement.

Twelve fellowships are being offered for 2019-2020, with four existing as junior positions and eight as senior positions. Applications may be submitted through the convenient online application portal. Materials must be received by October 30, 2018, with fellowships commencing in October 2019. Late applications will not be considered, so each applicant is strongly encouraged to carefully read all application requirements before submitting documentation.

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The Academy Scholars Program at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies is designed for outstanding scholars in the beginning of their careers. The program allows scholars who are focused on the social sciences or law (particularly in the areas of language and history of cultures outside of the United States or Canada) to conduct research elucidating issues both past and present. These issues can be related to domestic, transnational, or comparative topics.

Candidates are chosen based on their resourcefulness and initiative, along with their overall originality. Individuals whose work in regions outside of the United States shows promise for exceptional careers in major institutions or universities will be given preference.

Selected candidates will be granted a two-year, in-residence, postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They will receive ample financial assistance, as well as research support, in order to engage in long-term research projects in their chosen disciplines. These scholars will receive mentors, known as the Senior Scholars, to guide them along in achieving their greatest academic potential.

Only candidates who have recently received PhDs or doctoral degrees in the social science s or law will be considered. Those who are still pursuing a PhD and have completed their training but are still in the thesis writing process may also apply. However, the PhD completion date in all circumstances must be within three years of the October 1 application deadline.

Four or five schools will be named to two-year appointments, with the scholars expected to live in the Cambridge area for their entire appointments. Scholars will receive $67,000 per year, with a deduction for candidates who have not yet earned their PhDs. This stipend will be accompanied by additional funding for conference and research travel, health insurance coverage, and research assistants. While candidates are encouraged to teach courses while engaging in their appointments, this is not required.

All application materials must be received no later than October 1. No late applications will be considered. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or resume (including a list of publications), a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and a copy of the candidate’s PhD program transcript. Questions can be directed to applicationinquiries@wcfia.harvard.edu.

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A call for applications has now been released for the Newton International Fellowships. This project is funded by the British Academy, Academy of Medical Sciences, and the Royal Society. These awards provide significant funding for researchers to work at a UK institution for up to two years.

The goal of the program is to promote long lasting international collaborations and teamwork between the most promising early career postdoctoral researchers. Fellowships are open to researchers from a variety of disciplines, including the natural, medical, physical, and social sciences, as well as the humanities.

To be eligible, interested applicants must be between the ending state of their PhD programs and their seventh year of active full time postdoctoral experience. They should be early career researchers working outside the United Kingdom. United Kingdom citizens will not be considered. Applicants should, however, be proficient in English and have clearly defined, purposeful research proposals with host researchers.

Fellowships are awarded for up to two years, with an annual stipend of £24,000 per year. An additional £8,000 may be awarded for research expenses, along with a £2,000 payment for relocation costs. Some selected fellows may be eligible for follow-up funding after their fellowships to continue their networking and research activities.

The Newton Fund supports additional fellowships that help develop the long-term growth and wellbeing of partner countries. This is carried out through research and networking, and provides funding for research project application in Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, and Turkey.

All applications must be received by March 27, 2018, with results announced approximately six months later. Selected fellows must be prepared to begin their programs between October 1 2018 and March 31, 2019. More information can be found on the Royal Society grants management system website.

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The Asia Center at Harvard University annually offers two fellowships to promote intra- and inter-Asian research. The Asia Central Postdoctoral Fellowship attracts recent Ph.D. graduates whose work engages with a minimum of two Asian nations. Although research may fall within the borders of a single country, preference is given to applicants who work with comparative or cross-border projects.

On the other hand, the Victor and William Fung Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship is available to recent Ph.D. graduates whose work falls within two Asian countries but with the added contingency that the research includes a component dealing with China.

Fellowships provide funding for a ten-month period, starting September 1, 2018. This includes a stipend of $60,000, health insurance coverage, and up to $5,000 in research and travel funds. Fellows will also be granted shared office space, a Harvard email address, and full access to all resources at Harvard University, including libraries. Fellows must maintain residence in the Cambridge/Boston area, and participate regularly in Asia Center activities. Fellows must also give a presentation in the Asia Center Seminar Series.

To be eligible, fellows must have received their Ph.D. degrees in 2013 or later in any humanities, social science, or related field. Research may consist of single-country study, but preference is given to cross-border projects. To apply, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae that includes citizenship, current and permanent addresses, telephone number(s), email address; academic degrees with dates of conferral, discipline and institution, as well as languages.

Each applicant should also submit a cover letter and a statement of research in no more than two pages. This statement should include a thorough description of what will be done at each stage of research during the fellowship, as well as the resources that will be utilized. A transcript, dissertation abstract and table of contents, list of publications, and two letters of recommendation must also be supplied.

All materials must be submitted no later than January 12, 2018. Materials may be submitted at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/7926. Decisions will be rendered and announced in early March of 2018.

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Outstanding scholars are invited to apply for the prestigious graduate applicant scholarships at Jesus College. These scholarships support graduate study based at the college for students from the UK and EU, as well as international students. Various awards will be granted based on the area of study.

Humanities and Social Science students are eligible for the Albert Goh and Elizabeth Coupe Scholarship. This award is granted to a one-year Masters applicant in the Humanities or Social Sciences. It is given in the amount of £4000.

Specifically, History students may apply for the Gurnee Hart Scholarship. This award grants up to £5,000 for a one year course, and, again, is available only for students beginning a one-year Masters in History or historical studies.

The Embiricos Trust Scholarship grants up to £13,500 per academic year a maximum of three years to a first-year PhD applicant in Physical Science, Engineering, or Mathematics. Applicants for this award must be of Greek, G reek Cypriot, or British descent and nationality.

The John Killen Scholarship is awarded to one year Masters applicants in the Classics. Preference is given to applicants who are focusing their studies in the epigraphy and interpretation of Linear B, comparative philology, or the archaeology of Greece in the second millennium BC.

Applicants for these awards must have already worked out and guaranteed alternative funding for every year of study. In addition to these scholarships, a Graduate Research Fund is also available. This fund helps with the cost of attending conferences and research visits. However, this must be directly applied for. Graduate students may not undertake external paid work, but there are opportunities to work on a temporary and part time basis (up to ten hours a week).

All applications must be submitted by March 27, 2018. Questions, further information, and applications may be directed to graduate-tutor@jesus.cam.ac.uk.

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