Weatherhead Initiative on Global History Postdoctoral Fellowships
Description
The Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH) at Harvard University, directed by Sven Beckert and Charles Maier, identifies and supports outstanding scholars whose work responds to the growing interest in the encompassing study of global history. We seek to organize a community of scholars interested in the systematic scrutiny of developments that have unfolded across national, regional, and continental boundaries and who propose to analyze the interconnections—cultural, economic, ecological and demographic—among world societies. We encourage applicants from all over the world, and especially from outside Europe and North America, hoping to create a global conversation on global history.
For further information about WIGH please consult our website at http://wigh.wcfia.harvard.edu.
WIGH Fellows are appointed for one year and are provided time, guidance, office space, and access to Harvard University facilities. They should be prepared to devote their entire time to productive scholarship and may undertake sustained projects of research or other original work. They will join a vibrant community of global history scholars at Harvard.
Terms
The competition for these awards is open only to scholars with a PhD (or comparable professional school degree). If still pursuing the PhD, WIGH Fellows must receive their degree no later than May 2013. We expect that candidates will be able to submit samples of independent work (articles, papers, dissertation chapters) in support of their candidacies on request. The WIGH Fellowship is residential and Fellows are ordinarily expected to live in the Cambridge/Boston area for the duration of their appointments unless traveling for pre-approved research purposes, and they are expected to participate in WIGH activities, including a bi-weekly seminar.
Fellows will receive an annual stipend of up to $50,000, according to fellows’ needs. Applications are welcome from qualified persons without regard to nationality, gender, or race.
How to Apply
Applications are due January 15th, 2013. The following materials are required for a complete application:
- a current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications (include 3 copies)
- a statement of the applicant's proposed research, including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work (no more than 3 pages; include 3 copies)
- a cover letter which succinctly states the applicant's academic field and proposed or actual research topic (include 3 copies)
- a completed application form (available at http://wigh.wcfia.harvard.edu/)
- two letters of recommendation (can be mailed directly to WIGH by referee)
- an abstract summarizing the applicant’s dissertation (no more than 200 words)
Please do not staple materials. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
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Application materials should be mailed to:
Weatherhead Initiative on Global History
Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
Harvard University
1727 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
USA
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All materials must be received by January 15th. The selection process begins immediately thereafter. Applicants whose materials are late or incomplete are at a disadvantage when considered by the Selection Committee.
For additional information contact:
Jessica Barnard, Program Coordinator
jbarnard@wcfia.harvard.edu
Phone: +001 (617) 495-8923