Deadline: 31-Mar-23
The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS) announces a call for Applications for the 2023/2024 RE-LINK Advanced Academia Fellowship Programme for fundamental research in the field of the humanities and social sciences for Bulgarian scholars residing abroad.
2023/2024 Re-Link Advanced Academia Fellowship Programme For Bulgarian Research Diaspora Active In The Social Sciences And The Humanities.
It is Supported by:
- The Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science and
- The Swiss State Secretariat for Education Research and Innovation under a Memorandum of Understanding.
Aim
- The aim of the RE-LINK Fellowship Programme for Bulgarian diaspora scholars in the areas of the humanities and social sciences is to foster high-quality research and cross-border transfer of knowledge. No disciplinary, methodological or thematic restrictions are applicable. Selection is based solely on the potential of the candidate and the quality of the project. The Fellows have access to electronic and library resources and are fully integrated in the regular research seminars and events taking place within the existing CAS programmes.
Funding Information
- The PROGRAMME provides:
- Two 3-month of 1100 Euro per month fellowships for Bulgarian researchers working abroad;
- Travel and accommodation cost coverage for the period of their stay in Sofia;
- Research expenses.
- The duration of the Fellowship should fall into the period 1st October, 2023 – 31st July, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- All candidates should be Bulgarian nationals;
- Have scholarly credentials: post-docs, research associates, assistant professors, associate professors or full professors;
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience in international projects and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions;
- Have English language proficiency.
- Working Language
- As an international academic institution CAS conducts most of its work in English. Excellent command of English is a significant prerequisite for the successful integration of the fellow in already existing research teams and planned events. Therefore the level of language proficiency will be taken into consideration during the selection process.
Selection Criteria
- High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, as well as participation in international research;
- Innovative fundamental research proposal with significant contribution;
- Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage.
For more information, visit CAS Sofia.