Outline

The newly established Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (Kolleg-Forschungsgruppe, KFG) ‘Universalism and Particularism in European Contemporary History’ at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is seeking to appoint Junior Fellowships (Postdocs) with a research topic focusing on economy or human rights or religion/secularity in contemporary European history. Applications are possible for the summer term (April - September 2023) or the winter term (October 2023 - March 2024). Applications can be submitted till 13 February, 2023.

What is funded

We offer a stipend and a rent subsidy on a monthly basis, as well as travel costs to and from Munich at the beginning and end of the fellowship. Apart from engaging in their individual research, fellows are expected to actively participate in the KFG’s weekly colloquia and to contribute to the development of a methodological anthology on the main concepts of historical and political sciences connected with universalism and particularism in European contemporary history. The Junior Fellows are also expected to organize a two-day workshop in Munich in cooperation with the KFG team.

Duration

The KFG fellowships are awarded for 3-6 months in eitherthe summer term (April - September 2023) or the winter term (October 2023 - March 2024).

Eligibility

• Applicants must have a PhD in a respective field.
• The working languages of the KFG are English and German, therefore excellent spoken and written knowledge of one of the languages is required.
• Regular presence at the KFG in Munich is obligatory.

More detailed information on the fellowships program can be found under the following link: https://www.isa-sociology.org/uploads/imgen/1432-fellowships-call-for-a…