Edinburgh Institute for Advanced Studies in Human Sciences (IASH) Postdoctoral and Digital Scholarships

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Applications are sought for postdoctoral grants from candidates in digital arts, digital humanities, digital education, digital design and digital social sciences. Scholarship recipients will participate in the College’s digital scholarship program.

The IASH offers an enviable location in one of the most inspiring cities in the world, as well as a dynamic network of international connections.

The Digital Scholarship Initiative aims to support work throughout the College by offering a program of workshops, research seminars, scholarships and more. Learn more about the team, the steering group and their mission  here  . The digital scholarships at the College of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences are supported and guided by the digital scholarships steering group and the main project team. Applicants may also wish to visit the  Center for Data, Culture and Society website  .

Home to the Scottish Enlightenment, Edinburgh has a rich cultural heritage of scholarship and creativity that continues to the present day. In this haven of libraries and archives, galleries and music venues – all located within iconic architecture – IASH takes the humanities beyond campus to engage the public and work with organizations in a variety from different sectors.

The Institute welcomes visiting researchers from around the world. Since 1970, more than 1,250 scholars have passed through our doors. Up to 30 researchers are in residence at any time in our incredible – and eclectic – 19th century building, right on the edge of the University’s central campus, offering a view of the meadows.

From more than 65 countries, IASH scholarship recipients form a global community of alumni, and many contacts throughout their careers begin at the Institute.

What does an IASH postdoctoral fellowship offer?

The IASH welcomes a learned community animated by visiting scholarship recipients. It is an environment conducive to postdoctoral researchers, while offering networking opportunities with mid-career academics and prominent experienced researchers. The Institute occupies a historic building with a private courtyard and lush views – perfect for uninterrupted thinking, reading and writing. However, there are also many opportunities to socialize and share ideas.

In short, a postdoctoral fellowship of digital scholarships 2020-2021 offers:

• Research visit to the University of Edinburgh for three to six months
• Scholarship * of up to £ 7,800
• Dedicated office space, University e-mail and access to the library
• A university mentor assigned in a field relevant to the research interests of scholarship recipients
• Weekly scholarship luncheon to build community
• Series of college seminars underway to test new ideas
• Calendar of engaging events at the Institute and at the College
• Opportunities to participate and design funded workshops, seminars, etc. at the Institute

*) The scholarship can be used to supplement an existing postdoctoral fellowship (eg British Academy), or as a contribution to living expenses. Applicants are requested to indicate the other sources of support for which they have applied and the expected date of the result. No education is required, but successful applicants may be able to complete the scholarship by individually organizing their own concurrent education, although the Institute expects a maximum commitment of 0.4 from one position full-time is devoted to work other than the individual research of the postdoctoral fellow. project.

Who can apply?

We warmly welcome applications inside and outside the University of Edinburgh. Applicants must have  obtained  a doctorate at the time of application, and normally within the   last three years (you must be able to produce a transcript, a testamur or a letter of completion / eligibility to graduate as part of your application). You should not have held a permanent position at a university, or a scholarship prior to the Institute for Advanced Studies. Those who have held temporary and / or short-term positions are eligible.

Application procedure

The closing date

The deadline for receipt of applications is  April 30, 2020  . Applications received after this date will not be considered. The decisions will be communicated in July. Please make sure to provide a valid email address so that you can be contacted quickly once decisions are made.

The application form

Please complete the online request form  here  .

Any additional supporting documentation related to a request must be sent by  e-  mail to  iash@ed.ac.uk  .

The references

In addition to the application form, a minimum of two and a maximum of three confidential references are required.

Applicants must ask their referees to send their referral to the director by  email  to  iash@ed.ac.uk  before April 30, 2020.  If you  do not provide references by this date, your application will not be eligible.

The referees should comment on the nature and quality of the research proposal, as well as the qualifications of the candidate. An arbitrator must certify the defense (defense) and the final exam of the candidate’s doctoral thesis.

Remarks

• Attention will be paid to the academic record and publications of all applicants and their ability to disseminate their opinions to a community of like-minded people. Applicants must provide evidence of any contact they have established with researchers at the University of Edinburgh, must do so before submitting their application, and those who can prove the relevance of their proposed project to the research community from the University of Edinburgh will be viewed favorably. Particular importance will be given to the quality and timeliness of the proposed project, and we encourage innovative and interdisciplinary themes and approaches.
• For more information on the scope of work undertaken at the University of Edinburgh, see  Edinburgh Research Explorer  , or browse the staff pages of the  College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences  .
• Only fully completed formal requests will be considered. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all documents are complete and that the arbitrators submit their reports to IASH before the closing date. Applicants may wish to submit a copy of any article or publication that is considered particularly relevant to the research proposal and the scholarship submission. However, it should be noted that no such submitted publication will be returned to the candidate.
• The Institute was established in 1969 by the Faculty of Arts at the time to promote the pursuit of the highest standards in the humanities, widely conceived. It began receiving scholarships in 1970 and is now located as an independent institute within the College of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences. Interdepartmental and interdisciplinary studies have always been encouraged.
• Fellows must make the Institute their main place of work for the duration of the fellowship. Scholarship holders are expected to be in residence for the duration of their fellowship and to contribute fully to the life of the Institute during this period. Fellows will make at least one seminar presentation during their tenure as part of the college scholarship program and submit a series of blog posts or report on their research at the end of their scholarship. No regular education is required.
• Applicants looking for suitable accommodation in Edinburgh can find the links on  this page  useful.
• In order to take full advantage of the seminars and conferences that take place during the semesters and to meet the staff of the College of Arts, Letters and Social Sciences, candidates are encouraged to apply for periods comprising at least part of the one of the semesters.