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11181-FR

Fulbright-EHESS Post-Doctoral Award in Social Sciences (Junior Research)

France

Europe and Eurasia

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Award Details

Award Activity

Conduct research in the area of specialization.

Award Length

Nine to 12 months (12 months preferred)

Award Dates

Grants may begin any time after September 2021.

Locations

Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), Paris.

Flex Option

Discipline Type

Only applications in the following disciplines will be considered

Disciplines

American Studies

Anthropology

Area Studies, non- U.S.

Economics

History, American

History, non- U.S.

Linguistics

Mathematics

Philosophy

Psychology

Sociology

Areas of Interest

Cognitive science is also welcome.

Award Requirements

Application Requirements

Invitation Requirement

A letter of invitation is required

Language Proficiency Requirements

None, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement.

Additional Language Requirement

While French language fluency is not required, for proposed research projects that require language fluency, the candidate should also submit Part One (self-evaluation) of the Language Proficiency Report.

Applicant Profile

Additional Qualification Information

Ph.D. required and must be obtained by June 2021 at the latest.

Additional Information

Additional Comments

The Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS), founded in 1975 in Paris, is a prestigious school that gathers 700 high-profile scholars from various disciplines and areas studies. The EHESS trains students in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences (history, anthropology, sociology, economics, geography, linguistics, psychology, political science, philosophy and mathematics), and focuses on methodological innovation using critical tools and new theoretical approaches.

EHESS aims to develop interdisciplinary studies within social sciences as well as in relations with other major scientific fields, such as public health, environmental sciences and mathematics. This multi-dimensional approach is complemented by an emphasis on widening the social sciences’ geographical scope. EHESS’s cross-disciplinary research groups cover all regions of the world.

EHESS’ activities are organized into different research centers, more than 30 of which are run in collaboration with the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS). These research centers constitute the intellectual core for doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers at EHESS.

The EHESS’ international focus is at the heart of both its research centers and its collaborations with those universities and scientific centers around the world, where today’s most significant advances in social sciences are being made.

Applications for the post-doctoral program should include these international dimensions. The first mission of the EHESS is to help young researchers acquire an international scientific background through the quality of its training, the international profiles of its professors and the quality and scope of its research.

Located in Paris, the EHESS offers an outstanding research environment.

In addition to pursuing his or her own research, the grantee will participate in a seminar series conducted by the associated research center.

In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars will be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.

Helpful Links

Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales (EHESS): (French), (English)

To contact EHESS, please write to coordination-ddr@ehess.fr.

Stipend & Benefits

Stipend

Approximately €2,200 (approx. $2,400) per month before taxes, with social benefits. There is no allocation for accompanying dependents. Applicants are responsible for finding their own housing, although some host institutions may facilitate the process. The Euraxess network can also help with housing and local logistics.

Estimated Travel and Relocation Allowance

International travel allowance provided for grantee only. All research scholars receive a travel allowance of €1,200 (approx. $1,300).

Special Award Benefits

Visa fees will be waived for Fulbright grantees and their accompanying dependents. The Fulbright Commission will provide support and guidance for the visa process.

Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.

Country/Area Overview

Summary

Approximately 20 Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar grants for research, teaching or a combination of the two in a wide range of fields.

This includes:
• Six grants for three to six months in any discipline
• One post-doctoral opportunity through the junior research/early career award with l'École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales (EHESS)
• One grant in French Studies for three to six months
• Six to seven grants for research in our partner regions: Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Grand Est, Hauts-de-France
• Two one-semester Fulbright-Tocqueville Distinguished Chair grants
• One to two grants in migration studies at IMéRA -Institut d'Etudes Avancées Aix Marseille Université (Institute for Advanced Study of Aix-Marseille University)
• Two grants for research and/or teaching at CY Cergy Paris University

In addition, up to 12 International Education Administrators Seminar grants are offered.

Overview

Proposals for research projects will be evaluated not only for their scholarly, artistic or professional excellence, but also for their potential to increase mutual understanding and create future collaborations between France and the United States.

Candidates interested in applying can visit the Franco-American Commission's website. For more detailed information, contact Charlotte Goodwin, Head of the American Section at the Franco-American Fulbright Commission, at cgoodwin@fulbright-france.org.

Application Deadline

Closed

Activity

Research

Research includes activities involving scientific research, qualitative research, quantitative research, and practice-based research, including artistic research. Research can take place in locations such as the laboratory, the field, the archives, or an artist residency. It can be experimental, clinical, or applied. It can include examining policies, systems, theories, methods, interactions, and works of art and music, with the objective to evaluate or develop new knowledge or works. Quantifiable (tangible) outcomes can include publications (books, journal articles, scripts, etc.), conference presentations, artistic and musical compositions, exhibitions, performances, films, and patents.

Degree Requirements

Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) required

Number of Recipients

Program Staff

Aferdita Krasniqi

For U.S. Scholar Core Program

Phone:

212-984-5326

Email:

EuropeEurasia@iie.org

Sarah Causer

For U.S.-France IEA

Phone:

202-686-6232

Email:

IEA@iie.org

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