STEP - Science and Technology in the European Periphery

The Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme and the Gerda Henkel Foundation offer two 12-month postdoctoral fellowships for researchers in the humanities who wish to carry out an individual research project within the international setting of the Collége d’Études Mondiales in Paris, to integrate and/or develop scientific international networks in France and to build long-term partnerships between their home institution and the French host institution. Applications from promising young scholars worldwide are welcome.

Research projects in the following fields are supported in particular:
Global History, Art History, History of Science, Islamic Studies, Philosophy.

Applications need to be related to the scientific activities developed by the permanent and associated researchers of the Collège d'Études Mondiales. To match the Programme standards, applicants have to submit a solid and innovative research proposal, to show a strong international commitment as well as quality publications in high-impact journals.

The deadline for applications is April 30, 2013.

Details on the scholarships and the application process can be found on the Fondation Maison des Sciences de l'Homme website: http://www.msh-paris.fr/actualites/actualite/article/call-for-applicatio...

We would be much obliged if you would forward the call for proposals or draw attention to this funding initiative through other suitable means.

For further information please contact:

Ms Sara Guindani Riquier
Scientific Officer
FMSH / College d'études mondiales
Email: Sara.guindani-riquier@msh-paris.fr
Tel: +33 1 49 54 20 08
http://www.msh-paris.fr