Social Sciences | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 28

Berlin Graduate School International Doctoral Program in Social Sciences 2011

/ January 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

Research proposals should relate to the comparative analysis of the following research areas and topics. A combination of the following areas and topics is welcome:

Inclusion
-social inequality and well-being
-social protest and social conflict
-migration and cultural diversity
-the clash and the management of collective identities

Democracy
-performance of mature and young democracies
-processes of democratization, and the resilience of autocracy
-multilevel and multinational policy
-political institutions, political conflict, and the welfare state

Knowledge
-scientific knowledge in processes of policy-making
-the impact of science and religion on processes of inclusion and democratization
-communicating knowledge in public spheres
-the governance of science

Admission is based on academic excellence and is open to students with a Master’s degree or equivalent in the social sciences (sociology, political science and neighbouring disciplines). We expect a high-level knowledge of current theoretical debates in the social sciences and in-depth knowledge of either quantitative or qualitative techniques of social research as well as a commitment to empirical research. English proficiency at an academic level is assumed.

Doctoral researchers are awarded scholarships of up to 1200€/month for a maximum of 36 months, contingent on the successful completion of each year. Applicants with alternative funding are welcome; we provide incentives for applications for external funding.

Scholarship Application Deadline: January 3 to February 16, 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Information

Filed Under: Arts & Administration, Managerial Science, Social Science Tags: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Scholarship for Master’s Studies in Health and Society, Linköping University, Sweden

/ January 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

Health and Society is an interdisciplinary master’s programme looking at the relationship between health, individuals and society both in a contemporary and a historical perspective. Students are provided with a broad framework and advanced knowledge in the social sciences and humanities with focus on problems and conditions in the health field. Specific emphasis will be placed on the theoretical understanding of relationships between health and social change, gender, culture, social vulnerability and health care.
For students applying for a Master’s programme at Linköping University, Sweden, there will be LiU International Scholarships resulting in a fee waiver of up to 50 per cent of the tuition fee. No separate scholarship application is needed.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Contact Employer(Eva Lena T. Rodriguez.lisa.guntram-at-liu.se)

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Filed Under: Masters Degree, Medical Science, Physical Science, Social Science Tags: , , , , , , , , ,

Postdoctoral/Research Fellows in Philosophy, Australia

/ January 7, 2011 Leave a Comment

The School of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences, Australian National University, seeks to appoint three research-only Postdoctoral/Research Fellows (Level A/B). The Fellows will be appointed in association with projects directed by Professors David Chalmers (on consciousness and related topics) and Daniel Stoljar and Frank Jackson (on philosophical progress).

Two of these positions are associated with the Centre of Consciousness, directed by Professor David Chalmers and one of the positions is associated with the Philosophical Progress grant, just awarded to Professors Frank Jackson and Daniel Stoljar by the ARC.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in philosophy or a related discipline prior to appointment, and should specialize in the philosophy of mind or language, metaphilosophy, metaphysics, epistemology, or cognitive science. Appointment will be for up to three years. The School will consider proposals to fill the positions by secondment from other institutions, and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

Position Dimensions and Relationships:
The appointees will facilitate links and partnerships across the University, and nationally and internationally, building on the School’s reputation. The appointees will provide links to other areas with cognate interests across the ANU, where appropriate.

The appointees and are expected to participate fully throughout the year in all aspects of the academic life of the school, including attending school seminar programs, School, Research School and College meetings, and actively engaging in the governance of the School, Research School and College.

Role Statement:

* The conduct of research in philosophy related to the Philosophical Progress Project and the Centre for Consciousness with the productions or contribution to the production of conference and seminar papers and publications from that research;
* Involvement in professional activities including, subject to availability of funds, attendance at conferences and seminars in the field of expertise;
* Some administrative functions primarily connected with the area of research of the academic;
* Distinguished contribution to supervision of PhD students and other HDRs in these areas
* Actively participate in the intellectual life of the School of Philosophy.
* Other duties as consistent with the classification of the position.
Fellowship Application Deadline: 14 January 2011
Further Fellowship Information and Application

Filed Under: Arts & Administration, Doctorate Degree, Physical Science, Post Doctoral, Social Science Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
«Previous Page
Next Page»