Call for Applications for Individual Research Scholarships at The Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) Fall/Winter 2023
The Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) invites applications for post-doc researchers focusing on Southeastern Europe and Balkan Studies for a period of 3 months between 15th September 2023 and 15th December 2023.
Priority will be given to applicants from Southeastern Europe and the Balkans.
The topics include (but are not limited to):
- Western Balkans and the EU: Future Scenarios
What are the dynamics of the EU integration processes and the ensuing political, economic, social and cultural implications for the Western Balkans?
How is the European perspective in the countries of the Western Balkans shaped, promoted, or challenged?
- Environment and Sustainability
How do Balkan countries align with EU environmental standards?
How can Balkan countries transition to more sustainable societies, and what challenges must be overcome in the process?
What are the regional and cross-border cooperation possibilities for sustainable practices in the Balkans?
- The Culture of Memory
What are the implications of different narratives (e.g., digital, popular, and official) and their temporalities for identity construction in the Balkans?
What are the multiple appropriations, and who are the creators of these narratives in physical, online, and imaginary spaces of memory?
The number of available fellowships: up to 3 post-doc researchers for a period of 3 months from September 15 – December 15, 2023.
Application Deadline
Deadline for sending the original, signed documents (date of postmark at the latest): July 15, 2023. Inquiries about the grant should be sent to scholarship@archive.iask.hu. There is no application fee.
Fellowship
Based on professional experience, the monthly scholarship to be decided by the Selection Committee is HUF 400,000-500,000.
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted in English electronically (scanned and signed, in PDF and Word format) and in printed form as follows:
Electronic applications should be sent to: scholarship@archive.iask.hu
Application Package
The application package consists of:
- a completed APPLICATION FORM IASK
- Research proposal (maximum 5 pages)
- signed DECLARATION OF HONOUR
- a curriculum vitae with a photograph
- a simple copy of your academic degree certificate(s)
- a copy of your English language certificate
- a copy of your identity card or passport
- list of publications
- signed PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION FORM
Evaluation of applications
The evaluation of proposals will be carried out by a Selection Committee at iASK. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the evaluation by August 1, 2023.