Deadline: 15/11/2010
Open to: researchers in the humanities and social sciences (enrolled in a Ph.D. program or holds the Ph.D. title)
Fund: monthly stipend of 650 € (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country, one-month research trip abroad, literature
New Europe College (NEC) is a private independent Institute for Advanced Study with international reputation, located in Bucharest, Romania. NEC invites outstanding younger scholars in the humanities and social sciences for research stays (Fellowships) in residence.
The Black Sea Link Fellows will be included in the larger group of colleagues from Romania and other countries, meeting for a weekly seminar at the NEC. They are also expected to take part in other scientific events organized by the New Europe College (seminars, workshops, conferences, lectures held by foreign scholars, symposia, etc.).
The results of the Fellows’ research shall be summarized in a paper (in English, French, or German), to be published by the New Europe College after the end of the Fellowship.
Eligibility
* researchers (enrolled in a Ph.D. program or holds the Ph.D. title) from Moldova, Ukraine, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as from other countries around the Black Sea.
Duration of the Fellowship
One term (5 months):
– October 1, 2011 to February 29, 2012
– March 1 to July 31, 2012;
Full academic year (10 months):
– October 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012.
Fund
* a monthly stipend of 650 € (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship;
* one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 € for transportation, accommodation, and per diem);
* literature for up to 500 €, to be used for their research during the Fellowship, and included, at its end, in the library of their home institution.
Application procedure
All interested applicants should submit application form (completed on the computer in English, French, or German) and include:
1. a recent photo;
2. the document proving that the applicant is enrolled in a Ph.D. program or holds the Ph.D. title;
3. at least 2 original letters of reference (in English, French, or German) written explicitly to support the application for the NEC Fellowship Program 2011-12. The recommendations should be posted by the referees directly to the New Europe College (str. Plantelor 21, 023971 Bucharest, Romania).
The applications need to be submitted by November 15, 2010 to: applications@nec.ro
Please include in the Subject entry of the message the following: “Black Sea Link Fellowships”
The evaluation procedure includes several stages, among which an interview with the international Academic Board of the NEC, scheduled for April 8-10, 2011. Applicants selected for the interview will be notified in the first half of March 2011.
For more specific information check the guidline for application.
dilipnHello Anmol ,fellowships are provided to those peolpe who are planning to do their masters in area of medicine. Their is no restriction on the basis of country of origin. but it has its own other requirements to satisfy . with regardsDilip