Submit Applications for GERDA HENKEL Fellowship Program

Objective

• CAS Sofia is an independent Institute with international and multidisciplinary profile. Located in Sofia, Bulgaria, it promotes high-level scholarship in the social sciences and the humanities. In addition to supporting focus-group research, CAS Sofia invites outstanding scholars to pursue their individual research projects during in-residence periods of up to five months. The invited Fellows participate in the intellectual life and the scholarly community of the Centre (Bulgarian and foreign fellows) while working on projects of their own choice. Fellows receive adequate material and intellectual support and can profit from the Centre’s wide international networks, international seminar- and guest-lecturer programme. CAS Sofia assists Fellows in all practical matters concerning travel, residence and research in Sofia.

Benefits

• Fellows are entitled to:
  • A monthly stipend of 850 Euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia.
  • Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases.
  • Travel from the home country to Sofia and back, visa and insurance costs (up to 800 Euro).
  • Research field trip abroad during the fellowship period – from 750 to 1500 Euro (a one-time allowance).
  • Research expenses (100 Euro per month).

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must:
  • Be citizens of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China (only Tibet and Xinjiang Autonomous Regions), Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Mongolia, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
  • Have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and social sciences.
  • Have international research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages.
  • Preference will be given to candidates below the age of 45.

Selection Criteria

• High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research.
• Innovative fundamental research proposal with significant contribution.
• Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage.

For more information, visit CAS Sofia.