The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin (MPIWG), Department III Artefacts, Action, and Knowledge is inviting applications for two fellowships for outstanding graduate students.
About the fellowship:
- The fellowships are open to graduate students based at Asian, African or Latin American institutions.
- Applicants must demonstrate their commitment to a research topic related to the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, or Science and Technology Studies and a need to work with an international community at the MPIWG, Berlin in order to prepare and publish their first single-authored research paper in the English language.
- Eligible are students in good standing through the grant period of January 31, 2020.
Requirements:
- Candidates are expected to have already completed the archival research for their thesis and be in a position to devote six months to writing and preparing an article in English for journal publication.
- Regular meetings will be held to support both the writing process and academic development.
Duration: September 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020.
Applications:
- Applicants to be submitted the following materials in English via online application portal:
- Official proof of enrollment and good standing in an accredited graduate program from your PhD thesis/confirmation of your university. Brief description of dissertation.
- Curriculum vitae and list of publications
- Title, abstract, and outline of intended essay (maximum 750 words)
- English writing sample
- A letter of recommendation from one supervisor
Results declaration: May 1, 2019.
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Organization | Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin (MPIWG) |
Country | Germany |
Fellowship Level | Research awards |
Subject areas | History of Science, Technology, and Medicine, or Science and Technology |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | February 15, 2019 |
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