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With the generous support of the Shinnyo-en Foundation, Center for Japanese Studies at UC Berkeley is pleased to invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship. The term of the appointment is July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.
The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.'s, providing time to pursue their research. Fellows will deliver a public lecture on their research as part of the Center for Japanese Studies Colloquium Series. Fellows will be provided with office space, library privileges, and a stipend of approximately $40,000 plus benefits.
Applicants must have their doctoral degrees in hand by June 30, 2010, and must be no more than six years out of their doctorate. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2010, should supply a letter from their home institution confirming their schedule to completion.
Applicants whose research interests are primarily in the areas of Buddhism outside Japan should apply to the Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Buddhist Studies, administered through the Center for Buddhist Studies, rather than to the Shinjo Ito Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate school transcripts
- A personal statement of no more than 2000 words outlining previous research (including dissertation), the research the applicant will undertake during the term of the fellowship, future professional goals, as well as any other information deemed relevant to the application
- A writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
Application Deadline and Notification of Award:
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked on or before February 15, 2010. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Only complete applications will be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documentation is complete and that referees submit their letters of recommendation by the closing date. Awards will be announced in March, 2010. Send all materials to:
Duncan Williams
Chair, Center for Japanese Studies
Attn: Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism
University of California, Berkeley
2223 Fulton Street, Room 500
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
U.S.A.
UC Berkeley is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women, minorities, and international candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
With the generous support of the Shinnyo-en Foundation, Center for Japanese Studies at UC Berkeley is pleased to invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship. The term of the appointment is July 1, 2010, to June 30, 2011.
The Fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent Ph.D.'s, providing time to pursue their research. Fellows will deliver a public lecture on their research as part of the Center for Japanese Studies Colloquium Series. Fellows will be provided with office space, library privileges, and a stipend of approximately $40,000 plus benefits.
Applicants must have their doctoral degrees in hand by June 30, 2010, and must be no more than six years out of their doctorate. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2010, should supply a letter from their home institution confirming their schedule to completion.
Applicants whose research interests are primarily in the areas of Buddhism outside Japan should apply to the Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Buddhist Studies, administered through the Center for Buddhist Studies, rather than to the Shinjo Ito Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism.
Applicants should submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Graduate school transcripts
- A personal statement of no more than 2000 words outlining previous research (including dissertation), the research the applicant will undertake during the term of the fellowship, future professional goals, as well as any other information deemed relevant to the application
- A writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation
Application Deadline and Notification of Award:
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, must be postmarked on or before February 15, 2010. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Only complete applications will be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all documentation is complete and that referees submit their letters of recommendation by the closing date. Awards will be announced in March, 2010. Send all materials to:
Duncan Williams
Chair, Center for Japanese Studies
Attn: Shinjo Ito Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Buddhism
University of California, Berkeley
2223 Fulton Street, Room 500
Berkeley, CA 94720-2318
U.S.A.
UC Berkeley is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women, minorities, and international candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this fellowship
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