Netherlands | International Institute for Asian Studies | fellowship grants

Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships at the International Institute for Asian Studies in Leiden, Netherlands. The IIAS is particularly looking for researchers focusing on: ‘Asian Cities’, ‘Asian Heritages' and ‘Global Asia’.

Application deadline: 1 April 2012

Asian Heritages - IIAS addresses the variety of definitions associated with heritage and their implication for social agency, including those currently questioned of 'national heritage' or 'shared heritage'

Asian Cities - With a special eye on contemporary developments, IIAS aims to explore the longstanding Asian urban "tradition", by exploring the origins of urbanism and urban culture in different parts of Asia and linking the various elements of city cultures and societies, from ancient to modern (colonial and post-colonial) times.

Global Asia - IIAS pushes the understanding of various processes of globalization by challenging Eurocentric knowledgegathering, and acknowledging the central role of Asia as an agent of global transformations

Eligibility

The positions are intended for outstanding post-doctoral researchers from around the world, to work on an important piece of research in the social sciences and humanities. Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged. We also welcome researchers who would like to work on a collaborative grant proposal or develop their PhD thesis into book publication.
Areas of research focus

We are particularly looking for researchers focusing on the three clusters 'Asian cities', 'Asian heritages' and 'Global Asia'. However some positions will be reserved for outstanding projects in any area outside of those listed. Applications which link to more than one field are also welcome.

Terms and conditions

Applicants must have fulfilled all requirements of the PhD. If you are a PhD candidate at the point of application, you may also apply provided that you are confirmed for graduation within 6 months after the deadline. A letter from your university will be required to confirm your graduation before your proposed start date.

If you are applying for a grant from IIAS to cover your research period in the Netherlands, the fellowship will be tenable for a maximum period of 6 months.

Support for research (office facilities, library access, networks, etc.) will be provided.

Affiliated fellows are expected to participate in IIAS events, including the fellow seminars and monthly lunches and drinks.

Grant
If IIAS decides to sponsor your research by awarding a grant, the fellowship at IIAS will include:

An all-inclusive and fixed monthly allowance (2,000 Euro) for the agreed period.

Travel expenses (economy class) to and from IIAS.

Invitation to apply
Interested applicants are invited to email/post their applications, consisting of:

Application form (word)

Curriculum VitaeA minimum of two letters of reference,

Please ensure that a minimum of two letters of reference is sent to us in confidence via email or post, commenting on your academic abilities and the value of your research project by the appropriate deadline (1 April).

List of publications

SEE website for application form Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships at the International Institute for Asian Studies in Leiden, Netherlands. The IIAS is particularly looking for researchers focusing on: ‘Asian Cities’, ‘Asian Heritages' and ‘Global Asia’. Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships at the International Institute for Asian Studies in Leiden, Netherlands. The IIAS is particularly looking for researchers focusing on: ‘Asian Cities’, ‘Asian Heritages' and ‘Global Asia’. Applications are invited for Postdoctoral Fellowships at the International Institute for Asian Studies in Leiden, Netherlands. The IIAS is particularly looking for researchers focusing on: ‘Asian Cities’, ‘Asian Heritages' and ‘Global Asia’.