Research | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 110

Templeton Foundation and Center for the Philosophy of Religion at Notre Dame Invite Applications for Residential Fellowships, USA

This project will fund a large number of residential research fellowships for both senior and junior faculty in multiple areas, as well as dissertation fellowships. Descriptions of the fellowships, and the times at which they will be offered, can be found at the following links:

(2011-2013)

The common goal of these research fellowships will be to provide scholars the opportunity to conduct independent research alongside colleagues working on similar projects. Fellows will find themselves surrounded by an exciting blend of activities, conferences, and programs (described on the other pages of this site) dedicated to the topics they are working on themselves. In addition, residential fellows will have the opportunities to interact and collaborate with faculty at Notre Dame, as well as a full complement of additional research fellows and graduate students in residence every year through the Center for Philosophy of Religion fellowship program. In short, fellows will have the freedom from teaching and administrative responsibilities that will allow them to make significant progress on their own research interests while being surrounded by a community of excellent scholars pursuing similar topics.

Research fellows will receive a total award of $55,000 to $85,000, depending on rank and circumstances. (Up to $15,000 of the award can be used for travel, relocation, and research expenses.) Fellows will also have joint access to an additional $15,000 to $25,000 to convene a two-day workshop in the spring semester of their residence on their areas of interest (in coordination with the Center for Philosophy of Religion, which will handle all the logistical and administrative details). They will also have access to several thousand dollars to bring in additional outside visitors and speakers during their tenure.

Dissertation fellows will receive a $25,000 fellowship, plus an additional $5,000 for research, travel, and relocation. Dissertation fellows will also have joint access to several thousand dollars to bring in outside speakers and scholars working on topics of interest to them. In some cases, dissertation fellows in 2011-2012 may be offered an additional year of funding in 2012-2013, though a second year renewal is not guaranteed. (Interested graduate students who have not yet advanced to candidacy are strongly encouraged to apply to the 2010 Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy of Religion.)
Fellowship Application Deadline: January 15, 2011
Further Fellowship Information and Application

2011 Searle Film Fellowship at Reason.tv, USA

Reason.tv – the online video journalism project of the Reason Foundation – is seeking talented individuals interested in advancing the message of Free Minds and Free Markets through video journalism and related multimedia productions.  Reason’s top priority is talent: established and aspiring producers, videographers, editors, researchers, and marketing professionals will all be considered.
The Searle Film Fellowship at Reason.tv is a year-long, full time position that gives aspiring video journalists the opportunity to create substantive, original content that explores the ideas of free minds and free markets.  Initial responsibilities will depend on experience and could range from research assistance to video editing to producing independent pieces to developing marketing and distribution plans.  Fellows will also participate in training in production techniques appropriate to their skill level. Fellowships are full-time salaried positions with benefits; salary will depend on experience.
Resourcefulness, a willingness to pick up miscellaneous tasks and reliability are a must. The ideal candidate will also have a strong interest in libertarian ideas, the field of documentary filmmaking or video journalism, familiarity with shooting and editing, and content distribution and marketing.
Reason has a preference for applicants who are able to work out of our LA or DC offices, but will consider applications from telecommuters.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 January 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Fellowship Programme of the International Youth Library, Germany

The International Youth Library’s fellowship programme has two primary goals: to support research in the field of international children’s and youth literature and illustration, and to promote academic exchange and international cooperation.

Through the fellowship programme, which has been funded by the Foreign Ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany for 50 years, the International Youth Library would like to encourage comparative research about literature for children and youth in an increasingly networked world. At the same time we would like to encourage the academic use of our international collection of books for children and youth, which spans 400 years.
Fellowship Application Deadline: September 30 2011
Further Fellowship Information and Application