Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences (NIAS) is offering fellowships for Dutch scholars. These are residential fellowships awarded for advanced research during a full academic year, running from 1 September till 30 June, or for one semester, i.e. from 1 September to 31 January or 1 February to 30 June. To be eligible for these fellowships, applicants must have three years of post PhD research experience. The application deadline for 2014/15 academic year is 15 August 2013.
Study Subject(s): In the year 2014/15 NIAS specially welcomes projects that are related to the following topics: Cultural Heritage and Computational Humanities, Brain and Cognition and Global Society and Identity.
Course Level: NIAS fellowships are in principle awarded for advanced research during a full academic year.
Scholarship Provider: Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
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( votes)Eligibility: NIAS Fellows are selected from prominent researchers and senior scholars in the humanities and social sciences who have already made a contribution to their field. At least 3 years of post-PhD degree academic experience is a prerequisite for eligibility. NIAS has a diversity policy with regard to gender, age, and geographic origin.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Dutch scholars can apply for these fellowships.
Scholarship Description: NIAS Fellows are selected from prominent researchers and senior scholars in the humanities and social sciences who have already made a contribution to the development of their field. All fellowships are residential and are awarded on the recommendation of the Scholarship Committee, whose membership is determined by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Fellowships are in principle awarded for a full research year from 1 September – 30 June or for one semester, i.e. from 1 September – 31 January or from 1 February – 30 June.
What does it cover?
Office and support: Fellowships at NIAS are residential fellowships. The NIAS Fellow will be allotted an office in the main building with a personal computer and internet connection, and be entitled to the use of the library service and a limited amount of support.
Accommodation: Fellows from the Netherlands living within a range of 30 kilometers of the Institute are expected to commute daily. Commuting costs are reimbursed on the basis of government regulations. Other Fellows from the Netherlands can apply for free accommodation in a studio apartment on campus. In that case, commuting costs will not be reimbursed. Occasional overnight stays are also possible.
Selection Criteria: Scholarly achievements, obtained grants and awards, and reputation and quality of publications are aspects considered in the evaluation process. Moreover, the added value of the proposed project for the Dutch scientific community is an important criterion for selection. Preference is given to
-Applicants who propose an interdisciplinary project
-A project that is closely related to an already externally funded project.
Notification: Applicants will be notified in December, four months after the application deadline.
How to Apply: The Application Forms will only be accepted in Word Format. Applications should be sent by e-mail to: Application-at-NIAS.KNAW.NL
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is 15 August 2013.
