Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia) is pleased to launch a Call for Applications for Advanced Academia Pforzheimer Senior Fellowships.
Pforzheimer Scholarship Competition for Approved Bulgarian Scholars to the advanced academia program of the center for academic research in the field of humanities and social sciences
The scholarship program aims at the promotion of scientific research at the highest level, its international transfer, academic and public resonance. The scholarships are intended for established Bulgarian scientists in the field of humanities and social sciences. Disciplinary, methodological and thematic restrictions regarding project proposals are not applicable. Decisive for the selection are the academic qualities of the candidate and the project.
Fellows will have access to electronic and library resources and will be fully integrated into regular research seminars and discussions on the Center for Academic Research's ongoing programs.
Funding Information
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The scholarships for established Bulgarian scientists (Pforzheimer Senior Fellowships) are funded and named after the American philanthropist Mr. Carl X. Pforzheimer III, bibliophile and supporter of the Center for Academic Studies Sofia. The center provides:
- Three 5-month scholarships to established Bulgarian researchers and teachers in the amount of 1,000 euros per month;
- Duration: The scholarship is awarded for the period from 1 October 2023 to 28 February 2024 or from 1 March to 31 July 2024.
- For the duration of the fellowship, approved candidates should be free from teaching and administrative commitments and devote themselves fully to their proposed research.
Eligibility Criteria
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Conditions for Participation:
- Candidates must be Bulgarian citizens and have a defended doctoral dissertation;
- To be associate professors or professors with more than 12 years of scientific experience after defending the doctoral dissertation;
- Have published at least two author monographs;
- Have an excellent command of the English language;
- International experience and publications in prestigious scientific journals are an advantage.
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Work Language:
- As an international organization with the participation of scientists from abroad, the Center conducts the main part of its scientific activity in English. Its good command is an essential prerequisite for successful communication between the participants in the program and in the held seminars and discussions. For these reasons, only candidates with a good command of the English language are eligible.
For more information, visit CAS Sofia.