The fellowships are intended primarily for scholars of art history, history, literature, philology, political philosophy, political science, religion and sociology who want to carry out their research projects in connection with the Berlin program. Applicants should be at the postdoctoral level and should have obtained their doctorate within the last seven years. Fellows gain the opportunity to pursue research projects of their own choice within the framework of one of our research fields and in relation to the overall program Europe in the Middle East—The Middle East in Europe.

As a rule, the fellowships start on 1 October 2016 and will end on 31 July 2017. Postdoctoral fellows will receive a monthly stipend of 2.500 € plus supplement depending on their personal situation. Organisational support regarding visa, insurances, housing, etc. will be provided. Fellows are obliged to work in Berlin and to help shape the seminars and working discussions related to their research field. Scholars are also invited to apply with their own funding. The working language of EUME is English.

The application should be submitted by e-mail as three separate word documents or PDF files in English and should be received by May 9, 2016, sent to: eume@trafo-berlin.de

Call for Application