Gerda Henkel Fellowships

New Europe College, Institute for Advanced Study in the humanities and social sciences in Bucharest, Romania announces a Call for Applications for its newly launched GERDA HENKEL Fellowships. The program targets young researchers / academics working in the fields of humanities and social sciences from following countries: Afghanistan, Belarus, China (only Tibet and Xinjiang Autonomous Regions), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.

NEC provides an attractive meeting and working place for scholars from all around the world who wish to pursue a meaningful project of their own while also meeting with peers from other disciplines. It supports its fellows by providing excellent conditions for their work and by establishing a strong and productive network among academics and intellectuals in the country and beyond. The institute has acquired a unique position in the region and has established itself as a research center of international reputation.

Eligibility: Candidates must

• Hold a Ph.D. title in the fields of the humanities and social sciences;
• Be citizen of one of the above mentioned countries.
• International research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages.
• Preference will be given to candidates below the age of 45, and to those who have not yet benefited from a Fellowship at NEC