Aleksanteri Institute Visiting Fellowships for International Fellows, Finland, 2015-2016

Scholarship Introduction

Applications are invited from highly qualified scholars conducting research in a field relevant to the Aleksanteri Institute's research agenda. Applicants at different stages of their academic career, from junior researchers to established scholars, are welcome to apply. Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent (granted no later than 20 February 2015). In addition to academic excellence, a key factor in the selection process is the potential for a mutually beneficial research visit, both for the visitor and for the research community of the Aleksanteri Institute. Visiting fellows are expected to work on themes related to the Aleksanteri Institute’s research agenda and are encouraged to participate actively in the academic life of the Aleksanteri Institute.

Scholarship Provider

Aleksanteri Institute University of Helsinki

Scholarship open for

International Students

Scholarship Level

Research

Eligibility

• ·  Is intended for scholars who hold a PhD degree, in a field relevant to the Aleksanteri Institute’s research agenda and whose place of residence is outside of Finland. The PhD degree must be granted by February 20, 2015.
• ·    Is intended for a period of one to three months between 1 August, 2015 and 15 July, 2016. The last possible starting date for the fellowship is 1 June, 2016.
• ·    Involves a research stay at the Aleksanteri Institute, during which Visiting Fellows are expected to be present at the Aleksanteri Institute and to participate in its academic activities.  
• ·   Provides an opportunity to conduct research and benefit from interaction with the Russian and Eastern European studies community in Finland.
• ·   Grant-holders are expected to contribute to the advancement of Russian and Eastern European studies in general and to the research agenda of the Aleksanteri Institute in particular.
• ·   Grant-holders will present their research in the Aleksanteri Institute Visiting Fellows Research Seminar series, and, preferably, also contribute to the Institute’s other seminars and publications.
• ·  Carries a monthly grant of €3000 to cover all expenses related to the stay in Helsinki (e.g. accommodation, travel, insurance, visas).
• ·    Provides Visiting Fellows with office space and IT facilities, as well as use of the Institute’s in-house library and other University of Helsinki libraries, including e-libraries and the Slavonic Library.
• ·    Grant-holders are required to have excellent command of English.

Number of awards

Not specified

Award Duration

One to three months

Coverage

Tuition fee and related expenses

How to Apply

Application can be made via online and can send application via email. For further instructions please visit here

Deadline

20^th February 2015

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