2012 Research Fellowships in Social History at International Institute of Social History (IISH), Netherlands

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International Institute of Social History (IISH) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences offers Research Fellowships in Social History, Netherlands 2012

Study Subject(s):Social History

Course Level:Research Fellowship

Scholarship Provider: International Institute of Social History (IISH)

Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands

Eligibility:

-A Ph.D. degree or equivalent academic track record. The fellow's research plan should fit the Institute's focus on social history and make a demonstrable use of the Institute's library and/or archival collections. A close link with the Institute's research programme on 'Global Labour History' is strongly recommended. An indication of the IISH collection(s) to be used in the project is required.

Fellows are expected to write a report on their research activities at the end of the fellowship period, to take part in the activities of the Institute's Research Department, and to give at least one public lecture.

For the current two rounds we invite applications from Africa and Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Russia, Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Africa and Latin America, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, Russia, Eastern Europe and the countries of the former Soviet Union.

Scholarship Description: The International Institute of Social History (IISH) of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) is located in Amsterdam. Founded in 1935, it is one of the world's largest documentary and research institutions in the field of social history in general and the history of the labour movement in particular. IISH holds over 3,000 archival collections, some one million printed volumes and about as many audio-visual items. Gathered from across the globe, the IISH collections provide a unique body of materials on social conditions and social movements in many parts of the world.Fellowships are awarded for five months. Each year there are two rounds. This is a call for applications for fellowships for the periods 1 February – 30 June 2013 and 1 September 2013 – 31 January 2014. The call for applications for both of these rounds is open until 1 October 2012. Candidates should clearly indicate on their applications which of these two rounds they are applying for. After award the fellowships cannot be transferred to a period of stay different from the one indicated in the original application.

How to Apply: Email

Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 October 2012

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