Overview
The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society invites applications from scholars in Canada or abroad for visiting fellowship appointments of up to 12 months' duration during the 2010/11 academic year. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide research space and an environment conducive to writing and reflection to scholars working on research projects in the area of religion and society.
Topics
The Centre welcomes applications from all disciplinary backgrounds for projects that meet its mandate of promoting the scholarly study of religion in relation to any and all aspects of society and culture, both contemporary and historical. Topics may include, but are not limited to, examinations of religious themes within the areas of ethics, health, law, environment, technology, government and public policy, human conflict, art, literature, the media, and currents and debates in philosophy and the natural sciences.
Eligibility
Canadian and international scholars; emeritus scholars; new scholars; scholars on sabbatical leave from their regular academic appointments.
Value of the fellowship
Private office space centrally located on the scenic University of Victoria campus; a congenial, retreat-like setting; university privileges; enhanced opportunities for research networking and exchange; participation in the Centre's wide range of scholarly and social activities.
Number of Awards
The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society invites applications from scholars in Canada or abroad for visiting fellowship appointments of up to 12 months' duration during the 2010/11 academic year. The purpose of the fellowship is to provide research space and an environment conducive to writing and reflection to scholars working on research projects in the area of religion and society.
Topics
The Centre welcomes applications from all disciplinary backgrounds for projects that meet its mandate of promoting the scholarly study of religion in relation to any and all aspects of society and culture, both contemporary and historical. Topics may include, but are not limited to, examinations of religious themes within the areas of ethics, health, law, environment, technology, government and public policy, human conflict, art, literature, the media, and currents and debates in philosophy and the natural sciences.
Eligibility
Canadian and international scholars; emeritus scholars; new scholars; scholars on sabbatical leave from their regular academic appointments.
Value of the fellowship
Private office space centrally located on the scenic University of Victoria campus; a congenial, retreat-like setting; university privileges; enhanced opportunities for research networking and exchange; participation in the Centre's wide range of scholarly and social activities.
Number of Awards
Two to five fellowships are offered annually. The Centre will consider requests for research terms of 2 months to 12 months duration, subject to availability of space.
Conditions
Fellows are expected to conduct their work in the Centre's quarters, to participate actively in the programs and activities of the Centre, and to give at least one public seminar or lecture on the theme of their research. Fellows are also expected to acknowledge the CSRS in all publications arising from the fellowship, and will deposit one copy of such publications in the Centre's library.
Application Procedure
Applications should include: (a) a descriptive title; (b) a detailed statement of the research proposal in a form that makes the applicant's intentions fully understandable to experts in his or her own discipline (maximum 5 pages); (c) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; (d) two reference letters (to be requested by applicant and sent directly to CSRS by the referees); and e) the names and full addresses of two scholars who might evaluate the proposed project. The Centre may also choose to solicit the opinions of other referees.
Application Deadline - Jan 31, 2010
Completed applications may be submitted to Dr. Paul Bramadat, Director, Centre for Studies in Religion and Society, University of Victoria. Applications may be sent by email to csrs@uvic.ca or by mail or courier to the CSRS address available below. Selection is made the by CSRS Program Committee based on the academic merit of the proposal, the views of the referees, and the recent scholarly activity of the candidate. Proposals submitted outside of the regular application deadline schedule may also be considered at the discretion of the director.
Contact
Centre for Studies in Religion and Society
University of Victoria
Sedgewick B102, Vandekerkhove Wing
P.O. Box 1700 STN CSC
Victoria, B.C. V8W 2Y2, Canada
Ph: 250-721-6325
Fax:250-721-6234
email: csrs@uvic.ca
Source: http://www.csrs.uvic.ca/programs/fellowships/visiting.php
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