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Multiple Short-Term Fellowships at ICAS, 2025

The M.S. Merian – R. Tagore International Centre of Advanced Studies “Metamorphoses of the Political” (ICAS), under the Max Weber Stiftung India Branch Office, is offering multiple fellowships for Postdoctoral and Senior Researchers for the academic year July 2025 – June 2026.

The scholarship is open to all nationalities. Applicants must hold a PhD degree, have at least 3 years of research or teaching experience post-PhD, and align with ICAS
research themes.

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The Max Weber Stiftung India Branch Office is officially known as the Max Weber Forum for South Asian Studies, was established in 2021, building on earlier initiatives dating back to 2014. Located in New Delhi, it serves as a hub for fostering research and dialogue between German and South Asian scholars in the humanities and social sciences. The office promotes interdisciplinary studies, particularly in historical and contemporary South Asian contexts, focusing on educational research and the dynamics of knowledge production.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2024

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Max Weber Stiftung India Branch Office
  • Department: German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
  • Course Level: Postdoctoral and Senior Researchers
  • Award: Up to 3500 € per month
  • Access Mode: Online
  • Number of Awards: Multiple
  • Nationality: Open to all nationalities
  • The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by ICAS
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following criteria:
  • Hold a PhD degree
  • Have at least 3 years of research or teaching experience after PhD
  • Work on a topic aligned with ICAS research themes
  • Fluency in English and relevant languages for research proposal

How to Apply

Interested applicants must complete the application form at this link and submit the following documents:

  1. Single PDF comprising a list of publications, a 3000-word project description, and a research schedule.
  2. Cover letter (1 page) outlining research experience and academic qualifications.
  3. Postdoctoral applicants must also provide:
    • An academic reference letter (sent directly to Ms. Sukriti Manocha at [email protected])
    • A copy of their PhD degree (completed at least 3 years before the fellowship start).

Benefits

  • Stipend up to 3500 € per month
  • Residential writing fellowship based at ICAS, New Delhi

Call for Applications

Multiple Short-Term Fellowships at ICAS for the academic year July 2025 – June 2026

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