Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mediterranean History: The Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH) announces multiple postdoctoral fellowship opportunities for the academic years 2024-25 to 2026. These fellowships provide a unique chance to explore various aspects of Mediterranean history, linking historical studies to contemporary challenges. The HCMH encourages innovative research in fields such as climate change, natural hazards, migration, epidemics, social/religious tensions, and food security. With options for one to two-year terms, the fellowships offer stipends and opportunities for academic engagement.
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mediterranean History at HCMH
- 🌍 One-Year Postdoctoral Fellowship (2024-25):
- The Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH) is offering postdoctoral fellowships for 2024-25, extendable to 2025-26.
- Focus on the historical study of the Mediterranean with a broad scope, including climate change, migration, epidemics, social/religious tensions, and food security.
- Candidates with innovative approaches linking historical Mediterranean studies to contemporary challenges are encouraged to apply.
- Applicants should have a Ph.D. completed within the last five years and demonstrate academic excellence.
- Fellows expected to dedicate time to research, actively engage in HCMH academic life, and organize a conference on Mediterranean historical research implications.
- Stipend: $25,000 per year, with an option for teaching (up to 2 weekly hours) if research is not impeded.
- Application deadline: April 30, 2024.
- 🌐 Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship in Israel (2024-26):
- HCMH sponsors Azrieli post-doc fellowship applicants studying any aspect of Mediterranean history for 2024-26.
- Interested candidates should submit a brief CV and a 1-page research plan by September 15, 2023, to Ms. Ornit Tsoury at hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il.
- 🌟 Fulbright International Postdoctoral Fellowship in Israel (2024-26):
- HCMH sponsors Fulbright post-doc fellowship applicants studying Mediterranean history for 2024-26 (up to 2 years, 1-year minimum).
- Applicants should submit a brief CV and a 1-page research plan by August 21, 2023, to Ms. Ornit Tsoury at hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il.
- 📅 Application Process:
- Submit a dossier including a research plan, conference program, dissertation abstract, support statement from a Haifa faculty member (if available), writing sample, CV, and references in PDF format.
- Email application materials to Ms. Ornit Tsoury at hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il by the specified deadlines.
- Results may be expected the following month.
- 📍 Contact Information:
- Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH), University of Haifa, Israel.
- Address: 199 Aba Khoushy Ave, Mount Carmel, Haifa, Israel.
- Phone: +972-4-8240967 | E-mail: hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellows
Research Area: Mediterranean History with a focus on contemporary challenges, including climate change, migration, epidemics, social/religious tensions, and food security.
Location: Haifa Center for Mediterranean History (HCMH), University of Haifa, Haifa, Israel
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. holders within five years of completion
- Academic excellence in related historical fields
- Strong interest in interdisciplinary studies
- Ability to engage actively in the academic life of HCMH
- Proficiency in English
Job Description:
- Conduct innovative research linking historical Mediterranean studies to contemporary challenges
- Participate actively in HCMH academic life, attend seminars, present research, and engage with students
- Organize a conference on the implications of historical research in the Mediterranean for contemporary challenges
- Optional teaching opportunities at the University of Haifa (up to 2 weekly hours) with compensation
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a dossier including:
- Statement of research plan (2 pages, excluding bibliography)
- Proposed program for an international conference (1 page, list of potential invited speakers is optional)
- Dissertation abstract (1 page)
- Statement of support from Haifa faculty member (if available)
- Writing sample (up to 8,000 words)
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
- Two references (emailed directly by referees)
Submit the application materials in PDF format via email to Ms. Ornit Tsoury, HCMH administrator, at hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il by April 30th, 2024. Results may be expected during the following month.
Last Date for Apply: April 30th, 2024 (Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis)
Additional Opportunities:
- Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship: Submit a brief CV and a 1-page research plan by September 15, 2023.
- Fulbright International Postdoctoral Fellowship: Submit a brief CV and a 1-page research plan by August 21, 2023.
- Explore other postdoctoral fellowships offered by The European Union and Minerva Stiftung by sending your brief CV and 1-page research plan to Ms. Ornit Tsoury at hcmh@univ.haifa.ac.il. Verify eligibility and deadlines before applying.
For more information, visit the respective fellowship program websites:
Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship Fulbright Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Haifa Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
