The Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies (WCED) at the University of Michigan invites postdoctoral scholars to apply for the Emerging Democracies Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship supports research on the broad historical, political, economic, and societal conditions under which democracies emerge and autocracies endure. Emerging Democracies Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to focus on their own research, participate in WCED workshops and events, and present one public lecture during their fellowship year. Three winners will get a salary of $50,000 and $2,000 in research funds.
The Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies (WCED) at the University of Michigan promotes scholarship to better understand the conditions and policies that foster the transition from autocratic rule to democratic governance, past and present.
Eligibility:
- Fellows are welcomed from all disciplines.
- Fellows must have successfully defended and filed their dissertation before beginning the fellowship.
- Eligibility is restricted to those who have received their Ph.D. after January 1, 2015.
How to Apply:
- Candidates will be required to submit:
- A two-page research plan that outlines the research project and how the fellow will spend his/her time during the fellowship year
- Curriculum Vitae
- A scholarly writing sample, such as a dissertation chapter, conference paper, or journal article
- Two letters of recommendation
- The candidates can sign in through the given link: https://account.interfolio.com/login?apply=36602
Financial Aid and Award Money:
- Three awards are available in 2017-18.Fellowships carry a salary of $50,000 plus $2,000 in research funds and will be eligible for U-M health, dental, and life insurance options (beginning September 1, 2017, through May 31, 2018).
- Fellows have full access to U-M library resources.
Application Deadline:
Fellowship applications must be received by January 15, 2017, 11:59 PM EST.
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