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STIP: Akademisches Foerderprogramm 2017-2020 (BKM)

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logo_bkge.jpgDie Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (BKM) fördert wissenschaftliche und kulturelle Projekte zur Erforschung und Präsentation von Kultur und Geschichte der Deutschen im östlichen Europa. Ein besonderes Augenmerk gilt dabei den Wechselwirkungen mit den Nachbarkulturen.

Ausgeschrieben werden zwei Förderprogramme für Universitäten und außeruniversitäre Forschungseinrichtungen für die Jahre 2017-2020:

Objekt – Material – Kultur: Dokumentation und Erforschung des materiellen Kulturerbes der Deutschen im östlichen Europa

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Deutsch-jüdische Lebenswelten im östlichen Europa

Zum Ausfüllen und Speichern der Formulare verwenden Sie bitte den Acrobat Reader unter folgendem Link Adobe.

Bitte beachten Sie, dass die Anträge im Rahmen dieses Förderprogramms direkt beim BKGE eingereicht werden müssen.

http://www.bkge.de/Foerderungen-Stipendien-BKM/Universitaeres-Foerderprogramm.php

Funding opportunity: Getty Library Research Grants, deadline October 17, 2016

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Funding opportunity: Getty Library Research Grants, Getty Research Institute Library
Application deadline: October 17, 2016

Getty Library Research Grants provide partial, short-term support to
researchers of all nationalities whose projects demonstrate a
compelling need to use Getty Research Institute materials, and whose
place of residence is more than 80 miles from the Getty Center in Los
Angeles.

How to apply: Applications for the 2017 Getty Library Research Grants are now
available online at
http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/residential/library_research_grants.html

Please contact GRI Library Reference with any questions:
reference@getty.edu.

University of York MA in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management

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The University of York’s MA in Stained Glass Conservation and Heritage Management is pleased to announce the numerous scholarship and funding opportunities available for students starting in September 2016.

This MA is the only course in Britain for the study of stained glass conservation and remains the only programme in the English-speaking world.  York has unmatched resources in the Minster and city churches, its leading conservation studios and the Department’s lively Stained Glass Research School. This innovative programme offers an integrated study of stained glass and its conservation. Taught in partnership with the Department of Archaeology, the programme provides training for a variety of employment in stained glass conservation workshops, cultural heritage management, arts administration, administration of historic buildings and museums, and for higher research degrees.

We are happy to announce that The York Glaziers Trust will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary in 2017, and as part of its celebrations will be awarding one MA in Stained Glass student entering in 2016 a £10,000 scholarship for the two year programme (open to UK/EU/Overseas applicants).  There will also be funding available from the Worshipful Company of Glaziers, NADFAS (National Association of Decorative and Fine Art Societies) and we will be announcing some further scholarships soon.

Stained Glass students are also eligible to apply for the following History of Art scholarships: WRoCAH Research Preparation Masters scholarships and the Ede & Ravenscroft Bridge Scholarship in History of Art (Please note that these scholarships will only apply to Year 1 of the SG MA). Details of these two scholarships can be found here. 2016 also sees the introduction of the New Postgraduate Loans Scheme. There is also a York Graduate Loyalty Discount for continuing York students. A full list of overseas funding opportunities can be found here.

Grants: Italian Art Society (deadline 10th January 2016)

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IAS-logoNEW! The IAS is pleased to announce a new IAS Dissertation Research Grant to be awarded to graduate students engaged in doctoral dissertation research – on any area of Italian art and architecture from prehistory to the present – to subsidize research travel and other expenses.

Send applications and proposals to Dr Janis Elliott at awards@italianartsociety.org

Deadline for proposals:  10 January 2016.  See more at  http://italianartsociety.org/grants-opportunities/ias-research-and-publication-grants/

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NEW! Beginning in 2016, the IAS Research and Publication Grant will be awarded only to scholars holding the Ph.D. to subsidize a research trip or a publication (i.e., for purchasing image rights or as a publication subvention). Research may be on any area of Italian art and architecture from prehistory to the present.   Send applications and proposals to Dr Janis Elliott at awards@italianartsociety.org

Deadline for proposals: 10 January 2016.   See more at http://italianartsociety.org/grants-opportunities/ias-research-and-publication-grants/

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NEW!  Fogliano/Lester Research Grant! Thanks to the generosity of one of our patron members, Mr. Peter Fogliano, beginning in January 2016 the IAS will be able to offer two new additional research and publication grants of up to $1000.00 each. One will be for graduate students and the other for holders of the Ph.D. whose projects concern art and architecture in Italy between ca. 1250 and ca. 1600. These grants are named in honor of Peter Fogliano and Hal Lester.

The Fogliano/Lester Research grants will be reviewed and selected from the pool of IAS Dissertation and IAS Research and Publication Grants. No special application necessary.

Send applications and proposals to Dr Janis Elliott at:  awards@italianartsociety.org

Deadline for proposals: 10 January 2016.   See more at http://italianartsociety.org/grants-opportunities/ias-research-and-publication-grants/

Research Fellowship: École française de Rome (Rome 2015)

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Research Fellowship
École française de Rome (Rome 2015)
Deadline: 4 November 2014

IMGFarneseGdeSalleLes Écoles françaises à l’étranger ont mis en place depuis la rentrée 2012 le statut de chercheurs résidents dans leurs établissements. À l’École française de Rome (EFR), ce titre est accordé à des enseignants-chercheurs, des chercheurs statutaires ou des post-doctorants sous contrat qui sont accueillis pour une durée de six mois renouvelable, pour contribuer à la réalisation d’un programme scientifique en collaboration avec l’EFR. L’accueil est réglé par convention entre l’EFR et l’organisme de rattachement de ces chercheurs. L’École met à leur disposition tous ses moyens matériels et scientifiques pour faciliter la réalisation de leur programme.

Une aide pour favoriser leur séjour hors de leur résidence peut en outre être proposée par l’EFR lorsque le programme ne bénéficie pas de financements extérieurs propres : pour ceux qui se logent par eux-mêmes dans Rome, une aide de 2000€ mensuels est octroyée ; pour ceux qui sont logés dans l’immeuble de la Piazza Navona, l’aide mensuelle est de 1200€ sur lesquels est effectué un prélèvement de 600€  pour le loyer du studio (chambre-cuisine-salle d’eau) ; pour tous, remboursement d’un voyage par semestre vers leur résidence principale, sur la base du tarif économique.

L’EFR propose pour 2015, sans préjuger d’autres demandes susceptibles d’être prises en compte sans aide financière, un total de 30 mois d’aide à la mobilité. Une attention particulière sera portée aux dossiers s’inscrivant dans les champs disciplinaires relevant des Sciences Sociales.

Les dossiers, comportant un bref CV avec bibliographie sélective, une lettre de motivation précisant la période de séjour sollicitée, une copie du contrat ou de l’arrêté de nomination dans l’institution d’appartenance ainsi qu’une autorisation de séjour à Rome émanant de cette même institution, peuvent être envoyés, par mail, au secrétariat du directeur des études concerné par le programme de recherches dans lequel s’insère la mobilité, dans les délais suivants : au plus tard le 4novembre 2014 pour les dossiers sollicitant une aide financière ; au fil de l’eau pour les autres dossiers.Les chercheurs sollicitant une aide à la mobilité seront informés de l’issue de leur demande au plus tard le 25 novembre 2014.

For further information, see: www.ecole-francaise.it
Source: http://blog.apahau.org/

SMFS Foremother’s Graduate Student Prize 2015

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SMFS Foremother’s Graduate Student Prize 2015
Deadline: 1 January 2015

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The Society for Medieval Feminist Scholarship is now accepting applications for the 2015 Foremother’s Prize for Graduate Students.
Funded through the generous gift of royalties from the editors and authors of the Oxford Handbook of Women and Gender in Medieval Europe (Judith Bennett and Ruth Mazzo Karras, eds.), the grant provides $2,000 for a graduate student to undertake a significant professional development initiative. The winner will be partnered with a senior medieval feminist scholar whose guidance and association can assist her in developing and executing the project.

Such projects might include:

  • Travel to a conference relevant to medieval feminist scholarship, for instance, the annual Gender and Medieval Studies Conference in the U.K.
  • Travel to visit archives, research libraries, museums, manuscript collections, or archeological or architectural sites
  • Travel to conduct other forms of on-site research
  • Development of a digital humanities project related to feminist research
  • Organizing of a medieval feminist conference or colloquium
  • Travel to allow sustained work with a mentor

SMFS is especially interested in assisting students whose projects are not otherwise funded. The winner must be willing to write a reflective report describing the outcome of the project that will appear on the SMFS public website.Applicants should provide: a completed application form (to include existing funding sources and advisor signature), a 500-word description of the project including its scope and development, proposed timeline, and a potential budget.Application Deadline: January 1, 2015
The winner will be announced by February 15, 2015.For full instructions on how to apply, please visit: http://smfsweb.org/smfs-2015-foremothers-prize

Emmanuel College Research Fellowships 2015 (University of Cambridge)

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Research Fellowship
Emmanuel College Research Fellowships 2015
University of Cambridge
Deadline: 2 October 2014

The Governing Body of Emmanuel College invites applications for three stipendiary Research Fellowships in any subject; all three Fellowships are for a three-year fixed term, and will commence on 1 October, 2015.

Cmglee_Cambridge_Emmanuel_College_Front_CourtApplications will be accepted from any graduate of a university within or outside the United Kingdom. Eligibility is restricted to those for whom the Research Fellowship would be their first substantial paid academic or research appointment (other than as a doctoral student).

These Fellowships are intended for outstanding researchers early in their careers: successful candidates are likely to be in the latter stages of their research leading to a PhD degree, or post-doctoral researchers who have been awarded their PhD degree after 1 October, 2013. Candidates should note that these Fellowships are extremely competitive.

For details and to apply please see http://resfell.emma.cam.ac.uk/rf_2015

Applications must be submitted online and received by 17:00 BST on Thursday 2nd October, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will NOT be accepted after this date.