Humboldt University: International Research Fellowships

Humboldt University

As one of eleven German universities, the Humboldt-Universität was chosen “University of Excellence” in June 2012. It was successful in all three funding lines in the third round of the Excellence Initiative of the German federal and state governments and awarded for its future concept “Educating Enquiring Minds: Individuality – Openness – Guidance”. In an international comparison, Humboldt- Universität ranks among the top ten of German universities. Scientists here research socially relevant topics and challenges of the future and communicate these with the public. Humboldt-Universität invests all its energy in being a place of excellent research and teaching. It’s aim is to promote young talents and to positively influence society and economy outside the university framework.

History, anthropology, law, sociology, political science, and area studies.

July

A monthly stipend, which can be individually negotiated. Additionally, covers the travel costs to Berlin and back. A fully equipped office can be provided as well as organisational help to apply for a visa, and housing, etc. During the fellowship, fellows are encouraged to introduce their work to a wider audience within Berlin’s scientific community.

Any

Applicants should be at the postdoctoral level or senior scholars. The proposed projects should employ a historical and transregional perspective. They should not exclusively focus on the notions of work/ labour; a focus on life course is also required. Possible topic areas include household work, loss of work, the relationship between work and non-work, as well as free and unfree labour. re:work welcomes proposals about all regions of the world and especially those that look at comparisons, conflicts or relations between different regions. A global history perspective is not required; keeping an open mind to such ideas, however, is highly desirable. Fellows will be required to work at the Research Centre, and contribute to workshops, etc.