The International Research Consortium on “Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe” at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, invites applications for
1.) Fellowships for Research in Philosophy of Religion
during the academic year April 2010 to March 2011.
What we can offer:
- Time and space for research in an interdisciplinary environment;
- up to 70,000 € (gross rate) either as a grant or as a salary for the fellow’s substitute at his or her home institution;
- good infrastructure (libraries etc.);
- free lodging in a single apartment;
- travel expenses related to research activities;
-means for organizing congresses or workshops.
What we would expect:
- Research on the philosophy of religion with regard to intercultural diachronic and synchronic comparison. Specialization on pragmatism and semiotics is desired;
- your presence during the fellowship term;
- committed participation in the consortium's activities;
-substantial research results in form of publications.
Applicants must at least hold a Ph.D. The Ruhr University Bochum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and members of minorities to apply.
*2.) Fellowships for Research in the History of Christianity/
European History of Religion*
during the academic year April 2010 to March 2011.
What we can offer:
- Time and space for research in an interdisciplinary environment;
- up to 70,000 EUR (gross rate) either as a grant or as a salary for the fellow's substitute at his or her home institution;
- good infrastructure (libraries etc.);
- free lodging in a single apartment;
- travel expenses related to research activities;
- means for organizing congresses or workshops.
What we would expect:
- Research on the History of Christianity/ European History of Religion,
with special regard to inter-religious contact;
- your presence during the fellowship term;
- committed participation in the consortium's activities;
- substantial research results in form of publications.
Applicants must at least hold a Ph.D. The Ruhr University Bochum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and members of minorities to apply.
3.) Fellowships for Research in Basic Religious Notions in Islam
during the academic year April 2010 to March 2011.
What we can offer:
- Time and space for research in an interdisciplinary environment;
- up to 70,000 EUR (gross rate) either as a grant or as a salary for the fellow's substitute at his or her home institution;
- good infrastructure (libraries etc.);
- free lodging in a single apartment;
- travel expenses related to research activities;
- means for organizing congresses or workshops.
What we would expect:
- Research on basic religious notions in Islam - with special regard to
interreligious contact;
- your presence during the fellowship term;
- committed participation in the consortium's activities;
- substantial research results in form of publications.
Applicants must at least hold a Ph.D. The Ruhr University Bochum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and members of minorities to apply.
All applications:
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, a current CV
including a list of publications, and an exposé of the intended research of about 5-10 pages. Application materials can be submitted by mail or e-mail. Please send your application before October 16th, 2009 to the
International Research Consortium
"Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe"
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Research Management: Dr. Marion Steinicke
SH 1/ 189
Universitätsstr. 150
D-44780 Bochum, Germany
ikgf-fellows@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
For further information about the program of the research consortium on "Dynamics in the History of Religions" see www.ikgf-religions.de.