HCAS Core Fellowship: The Helsinki Collegium is now accepting applications for the 2024 Core Fellowship. This competitive opportunity invites researchers in various fields to join the Collegium’s academic community and engage in interdisciplinary research. The application window opens on August 22, 2023, and closes on September 14, 2023 (at 23:59 local Helsinki time). Please review the instructions for applicants and use the provided electronic recruitment system for submission.
Designation: Core Fellow
Research Area: Open to all subjects
Location: Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies, University of Helsinki
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Researchers in humanities, social sciences, educational sciences, theology, law, and related fields.
- Doctoral degree must be conferred by the application deadline.
- Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary research environment and publish at an international level.
- Applicants are encouraged to articulate how they will contribute to the Collegium’s interdisciplinary cooperation.
- Previous Collegium fellows must justify their reapplication after a five-year gap.
- The Collegium promotes equality and prevents discrimination.
Job Description: The Helsinki Collegium for Advanced Studies promotes academic excellence and interdisciplinary interaction through its fellowships. Fellows at different career stages and disciplines are appointed to contribute to the research community. Successful applicants should display the ability to work in an international, interdisciplinary environment and publish at a high international level. Fellowships offer an excellent opportunity for researchers to thrive in the human sciences.
How to Apply:
- Prepare the Documents: Follow the instructions for applicants carefully. Combine all required attachments (CV, abstract, list of publications, etc.) into a single PDF document named “Surname_application” and upload it in the application system. The CV should be uploaded separately.
- Fill out the Application: Use the electronic application form and complement it with the uploaded attachments. Choose three primary research fields regarding your proposal.
- Evaluation and Selection: Applications will be evaluated based on research proposal merits, feasibility, scholarly achievements, and fit with the Collegium. The selection process involves two stages of evaluation by internal and international experts.
For detailed instructions, consult the official guidelines.
Last Date for Apply: The application deadline is September 14, 2023.
| Application Timeline | |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | September 14, 2023, 23:59 local time |
| Referees’ references deadline | October 5, 2023, 23:59 local time |
| Initial evaluation results announcement | November 2023 |
| Second round evaluation results announcement | December 2023 |
| Final decisions and appointments announced | Early 2024 |
