Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024-25: Applications are invited for postdoctoral bursaries from candidates in any area of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) offers a range of fellowships with a focus on specific disciplines and thematic areas.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
Various disciplines in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, including but not limited to history, digital arts, contemporary Islam, public theology, heritage collections, gender and sexualities studies, and interdisciplinary studies related to Stuart Hall.
Location
University of Edinburgh
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants must:
- Hold a doctorate at the time of application, normally within the last three years
- Not have held a permanent position at a university or a previous Fellowship at IASH
- Demonstrate a strong academic record and capacity to disseminate research
- Be able to make contact with researchers at the University of Edinburgh before submitting their applications
Job Description
Successful applicants will:
- Conduct independent scholarship during a research visit at the University of Edinburgh for three to ten months
- Receive a bursary of up to £15,000, dedicated office space, University e-mail, and library access
- Engage in a lively scholarly community of visiting fellows, networking with mid-career and senior scholars
- Contribute to the collegial work-in-progress seminar series and attend engaging events at the Institute and College
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form here.
- Email additional supporting documents to iash@ed.ac.uk.
- Ask referees to email confidential references to iash@ed.ac.uk by 26 April 2024.
Last Date for Apply
17:00 GMT on 26 April 2024
Tables:
Fellowship Details:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | Three to ten months |
| Bursary* | Up to £15,000 |
| Office Space & Access | Dedicated office space, University e-mail, library access |
| Mentor | Allocated University mentor from relevant research area |
| Networking Opportunities | Weekly Fellows’ Lunch, collegial seminar series, events |
| Project Funding Opportunities | Design and participate in funded workshops, colloquia, etc. |
Eligibility and Application:
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Doctorate Completion | Within the last three years (graduated between 2021 and 2024) |
| Previous Positions | Not held a permanent position at a university or previous Fellowship at IASH |
| Career Breaks | Career breaks since completing the doctorate considered; provide details |
| Application Submission | Fully completed online application form and additional documents |
| Referees | Two to three confidential references; submission by 26 April 2024 |
| Contact with Edinburgh Researchers | Evidence of contact with researchers at the University of Edinburgh required |
| Academic Record and Publications | Consideration given to academic record and publications |
Note: The bursary may be used to top up an existing postdoctoral Fellowship or as a contribution towards living expenses. No teaching required, but the maximum commitment to work other than the research project is 0.4 of a full-time position.
