Clayman Institute Postdoctoral Research Fellowships 3380 views

The Clayman Institute offers a postdoctoral fellowship that focuses on the Institute’s theme, “Beyond the Stalled Revolution: Reinvigorating Gender Equality in the 21^st Century.” While staying at the Institute, Postdoctoral Scholars are expected to participate in Institute’s activities throughout the academic year in addition to pursuing their own research

Duration: The appointment is for 2 years

Fellowship value: stipend with some benefits and are expected to be in residence for the fellowship.

Starting date: The fellowship begins no later than the start of Autumn quarter in October and continues through next academic years.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold PhD in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research focuses on gender.
• Scholars with a strong interest in interdisciplinary methods are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants must have their PhD degree in hand not later than 30 days prior to the appointment start date, and the start date must be no more than three years after the awarding of their degree.

Application:

• Apply online and application must include:
• Statement of Interest describing general interest in becoming a postdoctoral fellow at the Clayman Institute and describe how the applicant’s research interests can shed new light on our thematic focus in max 500 words (Cover Letter)
• Opinion Piece: select a gender focused current event and, using research, formulate an opinion piece. Make an argument for the way the general public should think about the event or issue you selected (max 300 words or less)
• Dissertation Research Summary (max 1000 words or less)
• Curriculum Vitae (max 5 pages)
• Letters of Recommendation (Two letters); confidential letters to be submitted via the online application.