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Call for Applications: Short–term Postdoctoral Fellowship

Deadline: 4 December 2023

The Fondation Maison des sciences de l’homme (FMSH) and the Institut Français d’Etudes sur l’Asie Centrale (IFEAC) offer short-term fellowship in France for postdoc researchers from Central Asia who have presented their thesis from 2018.

This research stay is designed to enable researchers to conduct research studies in France: field enquiries, library and archives work.

Funding Information

  • Laureates will receive a total stipend of 5100€ for the three months (3 installments of 1700 € paid at the beginning of each month of stay). This financial contribution from the FMSH is intended to cover living expenses and IFEAC covers travel expenses.
  • Besides, the FMSH and the IFEAC provide support for visa and logistical support to organise the stay (possibility to have a workspace, letter for the libraries).

Duration

  • Two or three months

Eligibility Criteria

  • Nationality: This program is open to researchers originating from Kazakhstan, Kirghizstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan (nationality is a requirement) and affiliated with an institution of higher education and research or a public or private research institute based in one of these countries.
  • Educational Degree: Applicants must have obtained their PhD doctorate (“Kandidat” thesis) and presented their thesis from 2018.
  • Theme: Applicants must be involved in research in social and human sciences.
  • French host institution: Before submitting their application, applicants will have to find a French research institution to host them for the time of their stay. Applicants will have to provide a letter from the hosting institution addressed to the FMSH and the IFEAC expressing the institution’s willingness to host the applicant during the time of fellowship and explaining the work conditions offered.

Criteria

  • A selection committee composed with members of FMSH, IFEAC and independent experts will analyse and proceed to final selection of applications regarding the following criteria:
    • The quality of the scientific dossier and the methodology developed.
    • The relevance of a research stay in France regarding the scientific project and the candidate curricula.
    • The ability to identify scientific contacts in France.
  • Candidates that have never benefited from the programme will be prioritized.

For more information, visit FMSH.