University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Chinese Studies
Institution Type: | College / University |
Location: | Michigan, United States |
Position: | Post-Doctoral Fellow |
The Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies (LRCCS) at the University of Michigan (U-M) is pleased to announce the LRCCS Postdoctoral Fellowships in Chinese Studies. This opportunity is open to scholars in the humanities or social sciences conducting well-designed research and writing projects. Two fellows are selected biennially for two-year terms.
Eligibility:
- Research topics can cover any historical period of China - including contemporary China - and involve any academic discipline in the humanities and social sciences.
- Candidates must be able to provide evidence of successful completion of their PhD degree by June of the year of appointment and may not be more than five (5) years beyond receipt of the PhD.
- Applicants who do not have native command of English must include the date and score of the most recent TOEFL examination or other evidence of proficiency in English (such as a degree from a US university or a letter from an academic advisor).
- University of Michigan doctoral degree recipients are not eligible for this fellowship.
Program requirements:
- The fellowship appointment begins in September 2017 and concludes in August 2019. Fellows must physically reside in the University of Michigan vicinity during the academic year and actively participate in the events and the intellectual life of the Center.
- Each fellow is expected to give one presentation in the LRCCS Noon Lecture Series in the Winter academic term (January-April), be a guest-lecturer in at least one meeting of the Center’s interdisciplinary graduate seminar (CCS 501/CCS 502), and contribute to the greater Michigan community by mentoring or advising students.
- The China Understandings Today (CUT) series, published by the University of Michigan, reserves the first right of refusal for any manuscripts produced during the Fellowship appointment.
Stipend and benefits:
- Total stipend for fellowship duration: US$47,276 for each year of the fellowship (two-year appointment).
- Fellowship recipients and their dependents will be eligible for University of Michigan health-insurance and health-savings benefits.
- Up to US$10,000 of research funding is available to each fellow during the post-doctoral appointment (budget submission required in order to begin use of funds).
Application process:
- Application deadline is February 1, 2017.
- Candidates are required to apply via Interfolio (http://apply.interfolio.com/36805). The required documents are (a) a current CV; (b) a research and/or writing plan for the appointment term; (c) a recent writing sample; (d) two letters of reference; (e) evidence of English proficiency for applicants without native command of English.
- Applicants will retain the ability to edit submitted material until the application deadline by selecting “Edit” on the user dossier page of Interfolio.
- Notifications will be made by April 15, 2017.
The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Website: | http://apply.interfolio.com/36805 |
Primary Category: | Chinese History / Studies |
Secondary Categories: | Humanities Social Sciences |
Posting Date: | 09/01/2016 |
Closing Date | 01/31/2017 |