Deadline: 31 March 2025
The Centre for Advanced Study Sofia Competition for a Scholarship and Academic Exchange Program for young Bulgarian scientists and activities of the Bulgarian scientific diaspora in the field of humanities and social sciences.
The scholarship program aims to promote scientific research at the highest level and the international transfer of knowledge, increase the qualification and support the career development of young Bulgarian scientists in the field of humanities and social sciences.
Disciplinary, methodological and thematic restrictions regarding project proposals will not be applied. Only the potential of the candidate and the quality of the project are decisive for the selection.
Fellows will have access to electronic and library resources and will be fully integrated into the regular research seminars and discussions of the Center for Academic Research’s ongoing programs.
Benefits
- Five 9-month scholarships for young Bulgarian researchers and teachers in the amount of 1000 euros per month;
- Research expenses and funds for a one-month (at most) stay at a research institution abroad;
- The scholarship is awarded for the academic year 2025-2026: from October 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates are required to be Bulgarian citizens and have a defended doctoral dissertation;
- To be young scientists: postdoctoral fellows, assistants, research associates or docents with up to 12 years of experience after defending a dissertation;
- Excellent command of the English language;
- International experience and publications in prestigious scientific journals are an advantage.
Evaluation Criteria
- High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international projects;
- Original and innovative research project with substantial contribution;
- Preference will be given to projects with an interdisciplinary and/or comparative approach.
For more information, visit CAS.
