Overview
The Center for Africana Studies at the Johns Hopkins University in conjunction with the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a oneyear postdoctoral fellowship in humanities and social science research pertaining to the Black experience. Scholars specializing on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora)are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Candidate for Application
The field of specialization is open, although priority will be given to applicants in History, English, History of Art, Musicology, Classics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics, Comparative Literature, History of Science & Technology, Near Eastern Studies, Political Science, and Sociology. The fellowship is open to junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than June 30th, 2006. The one-year appointment in the Center for Africana Studies begins on July 1, 2010 and carries a stipend of $46,000 plus medical benefits and up to $1,500 for relocation expenses. Depending upon the successful applicant’s field, efforts will be made to pair the scholar with an appropriate senior faculty mentor affiliated with the Center for Africana Studies.
Responsibility and Duty
The fellow will pursue his/her own research, teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, coordinate the Africana Studies Critical Thought Collective Reading Group, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the Center’s director.
How to apply
Completed applications must include a cover letter, CV, a short sample of scholarly writing (such as a manuscript chapter or article), a project proposal, and three (3) letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor. Project proposals should clearly discuss the applicant’s plans for the fellowship year, as well as his/her research. The proposal should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages.
Send to Dr. Ben Vinson
III, African Diaspora Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies,
Center for Africana Studies, Johns Hopkins University,
3400 North Charles Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
http://krieger.jhu.edu/africana/CAS_Documents/CAS_postdoc_announcement_2010-2011.pdf
All materials must be received by January 15th, 2010. No e-mail applications will be accepted. Women and minorities are urged to apply. AA/EEO.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
The Center for Africana Studies at the Johns Hopkins University in conjunction with the Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce a oneyear postdoctoral fellowship in humanities and social science research pertaining to the Black experience. Scholars specializing on Africa, U.S.-based African American topics, and the Black experience in other parts of the globe (i.e. the African Diaspora)are encouraged to apply.
Eligible Candidate for Application
The field of specialization is open, although priority will be given to applicants in History, English, History of Art, Musicology, Classics, Anthropology, Philosophy, Economics, Comparative Literature, History of Science & Technology, Near Eastern Studies, Political Science, and Sociology. The fellowship is open to junior scholars who have received their Ph.D. no earlier than June 30th, 2006. The one-year appointment in the Center for Africana Studies begins on July 1, 2010 and carries a stipend of $46,000 plus medical benefits and up to $1,500 for relocation expenses. Depending upon the successful applicant’s field, efforts will be made to pair the scholar with an appropriate senior faculty mentor affiliated with the Center for Africana Studies.
Responsibility and Duty
The fellow will pursue his/her own research, teach one undergraduate course in either the Fall or Spring semester in their area of specialty, give a public presentation, coordinate the Africana Studies Critical Thought Collective Reading Group, and submit a report on their activities at the end of the year to the Center’s director.
How to apply
Completed applications must include a cover letter, CV, a short sample of scholarly writing (such as a manuscript chapter or article), a project proposal, and three (3) letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor. Project proposals should clearly discuss the applicant’s plans for the fellowship year, as well as his/her research. The proposal should not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages.
Send to Dr. Ben Vinson
III, African Diaspora Postdoctoral Fellowship in Africana Studies,
Center for Africana Studies, Johns Hopkins University,
3400 North Charles Street,
Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
http://krieger.jhu.edu/africana/CAS_Documents/CAS_postdoc_announcement_2010-2011.pdf
All materials must be received by January 15th, 2010. No e-mail applications will be accepted. Women and minorities are urged to apply. AA/EEO.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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