[MGSA-L] A.G. Leventis Visiting Fellowship in Contemporary Greek Studies, Oxford Υποτροφία του Ιδρύματος Α.Γ. Λεβέντη

Roland Moore rolandmo at pacbell.net
Thu Mar 1 09:01:35 PST 2012


From: Apostolis <apostpap at gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Υποτροφία του Ιδρύματος Α.Γ. Λεβέντη
To: rolandmo at pacbell.net
Date: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 4:27 AM


Dear Roland,
Kindly pass the following in the list if possible.
It may be useful for some members.
All the best,
Apostolis Papageorgiou  
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Subject: A.G.LEVENTIS VISITING FELLOWSHIP 




Applications are invited for the A.G.Leventis Fellowship in collaboration with Oxford University for Ph.D. holders.
In the attached file you may find all the necessary information.
 
Το Ίδρυμα Α.Γ. Λεβέντη σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο της Οξφόρδης έχει θεσπίσει τη χορήγηση υποτροφιών σε κατόχους διδακτορικού διπλώματος. Στο συνημμένο αρχείο θα βρείτε όλες τις απαραίτητες πληροφορίες.

 
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South East European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX)
European Studies Centre, St Antony’s College, University of Oxford
A.G. Leventis Visiting Fellowship in Contemporary Greek Studies at SEESOX,
Academic Year 2012/13
Applications are invited for the A.G. Leventis Visiting Fellowship at SEESOX, St Antony’s College, University of Oxford, for the academic year 2012/13. The fellowship is intended to support scholarship related to Contemporary Greek Studies in the College’s areas of interest: Anthropology, Economics, International Relations, Modern History, Politics, Social Policy and Sociology.
Applicants should have completed a doctorate at the time of application, have an advanced knowledge of contemporary Greece and/or Cyprus, and demonstrated research excellence in an area relevant to one of the above-mentioned disciplines. Postdoctorate scholars who have recently completed their PhD theses are encouraged to apply.
The Fellow will pursue and present his/her own interest in the context of the academic life of SEESOX and the College. A good working knowledge of English is essential.
The fellowship is awarded for three terms from 1 October 2012 until 30 June 2013. It carries an expenses allowance of £20,000, plus other College benefits. Taxation in the UK and elsewhere depends on the individual circumstances of the candidate.
The successful candidate will become an associate of SEESOX, a member of the academic community of the European Studies Centre, and a Visiting Fellow of St Antony’s College.
The application should include:
�� A clear research proposal which should specify the research question of the
proposed research, approach, methodology and intended outcomes (3-5 pages)
�� Curriculum Vitae
�� Two names of referees with contact details
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These should reach us not later than Monday 19 March 2012 and sent to:
The Administrator
South East European Studies at Oxford
European Studies Centre
St Antony's College
Oxford, OX2 6JF
United Kingdom
Fax: +44 1865 274478
or email: julie.adams at sant.ox.ac.uk
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Visiting Fellow is expected to reside in Oxford during tenure, to pursue his or her
own research, and to participate fully in the academic life of South East European Studies
at Oxford.
The obligations of the Visiting Fellow include:
�� Conduct research and publish original work on an aspect related to contemporary
Greece and/or Cyprus in the SEESOX occasional paper series
�� Deliver public lecture(s) and/or organise a workshop
�� Participate in the activities of SEESOX
Grant
There is an expenses allowance of £20,000. Additional benefits include:
�� Office space at SEESOX
�� Use of College library and social facilities and College email account
�� 3 High Table dinners in College, per term
�� Administrative support
�� Some limited funds for activities
South East European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX)
South East European Studies at Oxford (SEESOX) focuses on the interdisciplinary study of South East Europe, including Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and the Balkan states. Its activities include teaching, training and research supervision; seminars and conferences; roundtables, public lectures and panel discussions; publications; research projects.
Drawing on the academic excellence of the University of Oxford, and an international network of associates, SEESOX conducts scholarly and policy-relevant research on the dynamics of transition, Europeanization, trans-nationalism, conflict resolution and economic development in South East Europe.
European Studies Centre
The European Studies Centre at St Antony’s College is dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of Europe. It has particular strengths in politics, history and international relations, but also brings together economists, sociologists, social anthropologists and students of culture. It is also a meeting place and intellectual laboratory for the whole community of
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those interested in European Studies at the University of Oxford. The Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes (Chris Patten), Chancellor of the University of Oxford, and former European Commissioner for External Relations, is the Patron of the European Studies Centre.
St Antony’s College 
St Antony’s College, founded in 1950, is the most international of the seven graduate colleges of the University of Oxford, specialising in international relations, economics, politics and the history of particular parts of the world: Europe, Russia and the former Soviet states, the Middle East, Africa, Japan, China, South and South East Asia and Latin America.
St Antony’s Governing Body Fellows all have international reputations in their specialist fields and, in combination, provide a unique insight into today’s global issues. There are over 500 students from some 43 different countries studying for postgraduate degrees
and each year some 80 visiting senior members from the academic, diplomatic, business and political worlds come to the College.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19 March 2012
Those who are shortlisted will be interviewed either in Oxford or by Skype.





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