1.) Applications are invited for visiting fellowships within the framework of the TRG Poverty and Education in India at the German Historical Institute London for the year 2016
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The Transnational Research Group
Poverty Reduction and Policy for the Poor between the State and Private Actors: Education Policy in India since the Nineteenth Century
is directed by the German Historical Institute London (a part of the Max Weber Stiftung Bonn) in cooperation with faculty members from the Centre for Historical Studies and the Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, the Centre for Modern Indian Studies, University of Göttingen and the King’s India Institute, King’s College London
The fellowships are open to senior and early career (postdoctoral) scholars working on a subject related to the research interests of the TRG but not necessarily historical research. Scholars working in related fields, such as Education, Sociology and Anthropology, are most welcome to apply.
The fellowships are of 1-2 months’ duration and will be awarded for the year 2016. The grant for senior, established scholars in the field consists of £4000 per month; early career scholars of postdoctoral or junior lecturer level will be awarded £2500 per month. In addition, scholars from overseas are entitled to a lump sum of £500 towards the cost of travel to the UK.
The fellows are expected to use their time in the UK to work on a topic which is related to the research focus of the TRG and give a lecture on their topic at GHIL. A research paper, based on research conducted as TRG visiting fellow, for publication in the TRG Working Paper Series will be welcome: http://www.ghil.ac.uk/trg_poverty_and_education/publications.html
Applications should contain a full CV, list of publications and an outline of research project and plan of work (not exceeding 2000 words) for the fellowship period. Applications should be sent electronically only by 15 January 2016 to the Academic Coordinator TRG, Dr Indra Sengupta, German Historical Institute London, 17 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2NJ, email: isengupta@ghil.ac.uk
Please note: only electronic applications will be accepted
Further questions related to the grant may be sent to trg@ghil.ac.uk
2.) Applications are invited for postdoctoral fellowships within the framework of the TRG Poverty and Education in India for the year 2016
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The Transnational Research Group
Poverty Reduction and Policy for the Poor between the State and Private Actors: Education Policy in India since the Nineteenth Century
is directed by the German Historical Institute London (a part of the Max Weber Stiftung Bonn) in cooperation with faculty members from the Centre for Historical Studies and the Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, the Centre for Modern Indian Studies, University of Göttingen and the King’s India Institute, King’s College London
The Transnational Research Group has designated seven research areas for which applications for postdoctoral grants are particularly welcome:
1. Nineteenth and twentieth-century global educational reform movements and their impact on universal schooling in India.
2. The quest for universal elementary/school education, the private sector and edu-business.
3. Caste discrimination and education policy.
4. Industrial restructuring, informalization, and their consequences for access to elementary education.
5. Adult education and the popularisation of practical scientific knowledge.
6. Industrial and technical institutions and the resignification of manual labour.
7. The impact of schooling on life histories.
Applications for relevant topics outside these areas are also welcome. A full description of the project and its research areas are available at http://www.ghil.ac.uk/trg_poverty_and_education/research/5.html
The fellowships are for 6 months to 1 year, starting from the earliest possible date
The fellowships are principally meant for research based in London or Göttingen. In exceptional cases, they may be awarded for research based at one of the partner institutions in Delhi. The fellowships include a monthly allowance of £ 2200 (London), € 2200 (Göttingen) and Rs 65 000 (Delhi). Depending on the applicant’s place of residence, a lump sum towards travel and related costs (such as visa or short-term medical insurance) may be considered.
Duties of the fellows include full-time research on the topic for which the fellowship has been awarded. She/ he will be expected to take part in the academic life of the respective institution where she/he will be based. She/ he will be expected to give at least one lecture on her/ his research project and write a research paper, based on research conducted as TRG visiting fellow, for publication in the TRG Working Paper Series: http://www.ghil.ac.uk/trg_poverty_and_education/publications.html
Applications should contain a full CV, copies of relevant examinations, a research proposal (max. 5000 words), a writing sample (a chapter or essay), and the names and addresses of two referees. Applications should be sent electronically only by 15 January 2016 to the Academic Coordinator TRG, Dr Indra Sengupta, German Historical Institute London, 17 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2NJ, email: isengupta@ghil.ac.uk
Please note: only electronic applications will be accepted
Further questions related to the grant may be sent to trg@ghil.ac.uk
3.) The TRG Poverty and Education in India at the German Historical Institute London invites applications for short-term research grants of 2- 4 months for PhD archival research in London and/or UK for the year 2016
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The Transnational Research Group
Poverty Reduction and Policy for the Poor between the State and Private Actors: Education Policy in India since the Nineteenth Century
is directed by the German Historical Institute London (a part of the Max Weber Stiftung Bonn) in cooperation with faculty members from the Centre for Historical Studies and the Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies of the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies, New Delhi, the Centre for Modern Indian Studies, University of Göttingen and the King’s India Institute, King’s College London.
The Transnational Research Group has designated seven research areas for which applications are particularly welcome:
1. Nineteenth and twentieth-century global educational reform movements and their impact on universal schooling in India.
2. The quest for universal elementary/school education, the private sector and edu-business.
3. Caste discrimination and education policy.
4. Industrial restructuring, informalization, and their consequences for access to elementary education.
5. Adult education and the popularisation of practical scientific knowledge.
6. Industrial and technical institutions and the resignification of manual labour.
7. The impact of schooling on life histories.
Applications for relevant topics outside these areas are also welcome. A full description of the project and its research areas are available at http://www.ghil.ac.uk/trg_poverty_and_education/research/5.html
The grants are aimed at doctoral scholars who are working on a topic related to the research of the research group and will be awarded for 2-4 months in the year 2016. The grant consists of £1500 per month. In addition, scholars from overseas are entitled to a lump sum of £500 towards the cost of travel to the UK.
Successful applicants will be expected to engage in research on the topic for which the fellowship has been awarded at archives and libraries in London and the UK. She/ he will be expected to give at least one lecture on her/ his research project. A research paper, based on research conducted as TRG visiting fellow, for publication in the TRG Working Paper Series will be welcome: http://www.ghil.ac.uk/trg_poverty_and_education/publications.html
Applications should contain a full CV, list of publications and an outline of research project and plan of work (not exceeding 2000 words) for the fellowship period. Applications should be sent electronically only by 15 January 2016 to the Academic Coordinator TRG, Dr Indra Sengupta, German Historical Institute London, 17 Bloomsbury Square, London WC1A 2NJ, email: isengupta@ghil.ac.uk
Please note: only electronic applications will be accepted
Further questions related to the grant may be sent to trg@ghil.ac.uk