Junior Scholar Fellowship
The Crown Center for Middle East Studies is offering one-year junior scholar fellowships to outstanding scholars of Middle East politics, economics, history, religion, or social developments for the 2010-11 academic year. This fellowship can be either a post-doctoral position for new PhDs or a research fellowship for assistant professors during their year off from teaching. It will allow junior scholars the flexibility and means to advance a specific research project related to the contemporary Middle East.
About the Crown Center
The Crown Center's research interests encompass the twenty-two members of the Arab League, stretching from Morocco to Iraq, as well as Israel, Turkey, and Iran. The Center's research focus extends well beyond Arab-Israeli tensions to include Middle East politics, Islamic studies, economic and social developments, and regional security and arms control.
The Center's research staff reflects its broad geopolitical focus. During its three years of operation, experienced researchers with high-level expertise about Egypt, Israel, Palestine, Turkey, Iraq, Iran and Saudi Arabia conducted research for the Center. In addition to hosting conferences, seminars, and workshops, the Center has created tools for "real-time" distribution of analyses regarding current developments and events in the Middle East with its "Middle East Brief." The Center also publishes article-length monographs titled “Crown Papers," which is a peer-reviewed scholarly publication. The Center's staff teaches undergraduate- and graduate-level courses at Brandeis University.
Eligibility
The 2010-2011 junior fellowship is open to both recent Ph.D.s (as a post-doctoral position) and assistant professors in Middle East related fields. PhD must be completed by September 1, 2010.
Terms
This fellowship is a one-year appointment beginning September 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011. The stipend for these 10 months will be $43,000. In addition funding is available for research, travel, and related expenses. Fringe benefits will be available during the appointment period. Appointment is subject to budgetary approval.
Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Crown Center during the tenure of the fellowship. During their residence, fellows are required to produce a scholarly article related to his/her research project to be submitted to the peer-reviewed "Crown Papers" series, write a Middle East Brief, and participate in all Crown Center seminars, conferences and other events.
Deadline
December 15, 2009
Notification
February 1, 2010
Inquiries
Please direct inquiries to Kristina Cherniahivsky at crowncenter@brandeis.edu or call 781-736-5320
Application
Please submit all of the following materials:
1) Application Form: Available Here
2) Project proposal
a. In five to seven pages (Double spaced 12 pt. font) please explain the project you would undertake if you received this fellowship. In addition please include a separate bibliography of works to demonstrate how this project relates to the current literature.
b. A strong proposal will articulate a clear hypothesis and methodology; outlines a clear and realistic work plan; and demonstrates how this contributes to an original understanding of the Middle East.
3) Writing Samples
a. Please include a writing sample of no more than 20 pages.
b. Please include a Dissertation Abstract of no more than 2 pages.
4) CV and Publication List
a. Please include your CV and list of your publications.
5) Three letters of Recommendation
a. Please list the names, addresses and occupations of the three persons, not related to you, who will submit letters of recommendation on your behalf.
Mailing and Emailing Instructions
Please mail the complete application to:
Kristina Cherniahivsky
Associate Director
Crown Center for Middle East Studies
Brandeis University
MS 010
415 South St.
Waltham, MA 02454
Email submissions are accepted
Please email to: crowncenter@brandeis.edu
Review Process
The applications will be reviewed for:
1) The project’s quality and originality
2) The strength of the methodology
3) The project’s contribution to the field
4) The qualification of the candidate.