Wigh Fellowships for International Scholars at Harvard University in USA, 2014

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Weatherhead Center for International Affairs through the Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH) offers fellowships for international scholars in the USA. The fellowships are available to support outstanding scholars whose work respond to the growing interest in the encompassing study of global history. Applications are welcomed from qualified persons without regard to nationality, gender, or race. Fellows will receive an annual stipend of up to $50,000, according to fellows’ needs. WIGH Fellows are appointed for one year and are provided time, guidance, office space, and access to Harvard University facilities. Applications should be submitted till January 10, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are provided to learn any of the courses offered by the Harvard University in USA.
Course Level: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs offers one year fellowship at Harvard University in USA.
Scholarship Provider: Weatherhead Center for International Affairs
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

Eligibility: -The competition for these awards is open only to scholars with a PhD (or comparable professional school degree). If still pursuing the PhD, WIGH Fellows must receive their degree no later than May 2014.
-There is no limit on time for submission of the candidate’s degree; we are open to candidates at various stages of their careers.
-Harvard University seeks to organize a community of scholars interested in the systematic scrutiny of developments that have unfolded across national, regional, and continental boundaries and who propose to analyze the interconnectionsâ€"cultural, economic, ecological, political and demographicâ€"among world societies
-Applicants from all over the world, and especially from outside Europe and North America, hoping to create a global conversation on global history. Applications are welcome from qualified persons without regard to nationality, gender, or race.

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students (especially from outside Europe and North America) can apply for the fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The Weatherhead Initiative on Global History (WIGH) at Harvard University identifies and supports outstanding scholars whose work responds to the growing interest in the encompassing study of global history. We seek to organize a community of scholars interested in the systematic scrutiny of developments that have unfolded across national, regional, and continental boundaries and who propose to analyze the interconnectionsâ€"cultural, economic, ecological, political and demographicâ€"among world societies. We encourage applicants from all over the world, and especially from outside Europe and North America, hoping to create a global conversation on global history.

Number of award(s): Not Known

Duration of award(s): Fellowship is offered for one year.

What does it cover? Fellows will receive an annual stipend of up to $50,000, according to fellows’ needs. Because we cannot always offer the amount requested, we urge applicants to apply for funding from other sources as well.

Selection criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by post and online. Applications are due January 10, 2014. The following materials are required for a complete application: -a current curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
-a statement of the applicant’s proposed research, including intellectual objectives and planned methodological and disciplinary work (no more than 3 pages).
-a cover letter which succinctly states the applicant’s academic field and proposed or actual research topic.
-two letters of recommendation (can be mailed directly to WIGH by referee).
-a completed application form.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is January 10, 2014.

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Scholarship Tags: 2014, Fellowships, International, PhD, University, USA

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