Summary: The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) announces the 2010-2011 Fulbright Scholarship Competition
Timeline: Completed applications must be received on or before March 23, 2009.
Eligibility:
General Eligibility Requirements
a.. Philippine citizenship
b.. English proficiency
c.. College degree with major in field of specialization;excellent undergraduate record
d.. At least two years of professional work experience (after college) in their field of specialization
e.. Must be in good health
f.. No other than 40 years of age at the time of application for degree programs; age requirement waived for non-degree study
g.. Must return to the Philippines immediately upon completion of study
From the announcement:The Fulbright Scholarship Program is a competitive, merit-based scholarship program that provides opportunities for graduate degree and non-degree studies at U.S. universities in the fields of:
- Study of the United States: any field in the social sciences, arts and humanities, including law and education;
- Global Studies: environment, human rights, peace studies/conflict resolution, international relations and transnational issues, governance and public administation, international economics, international law, and civic education;
Open Grants
any field of study not covered in the two categories above EXCEPT engineering, medicine and other related disciplines, applied sciences, and applied mathematics.
Additional competition materials may be obtained directly from PAEF office and can be downloaded from the PAEF website: www.paef.org.ph. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to check PAEF's website and to download the required form. The application forms may be photocopied.
Philippine American Education Foundation
10th Floor, Ayala Life/FGU Center-Makati
6811 Ayala Avenue
1226 Makati City
Telephone numbers:812-0919;812-0945;812-5890
Fax no. 812-0822
Email: fulbright[at]paef[dot]org[dot]ph
December 17, 2008
December 11, 2008
2009 CEP PhD Studentship: Ethical Philosophy, Durham University, England
Summary: PhD Studentship at Durham University, England. 3 years full-time £16,590 (fees + maintenance) per year, 6 years part-time pro rata, plus £1000 p.a. research support.
Timeline: PhD Studentship begins 1 October 2009. Deadline for applications: 30 January 2009.
Eligibility: CEP seeks candidates interested in ethics or political philosophy, who are also interested in making philosophy accessible. In 2009 proposals are invited for a PhD exploring any theme in ethical philosophy.
From the announcement:CEP is a research centre set up to develop ethical philosophy, an original approach which uses participatory methods to give priority to the perspective of the done-to or victim, rather than that of the agent or bystander. See http://www.dur.ac.uk/cep/
The CEP PhD Student will be registered at Durham University and based in the Philosophy Department with Soran Reader as their lead supervisor. They will develop inter-disciplinary links and research networks at Durham University and beyond. Because CEP is committed to participation, they will also make links with the non-academic community, helping to show how moral philosophy can be accessible and helpful.
The Studentship may be held full- or part-time, and is equivalent in value to an AHRC Doctoral Award (currently £3,390 fees + £13,200 maintenance full-time, part-time pro rata), plus a £1,000 research support grant. To help us expand opportunities at CEP, applicants are expected to apply to suitable sources (e.g. AHRC) for funding, and to agree to use that in place
of CEP funds if successful. Candidates without formal postgraduate training will be considered if they can show evidence of sustained experience beyond first degree level that is specifically relevant to their proposed research.
Candidates should give evidence of research skills (e.g. MA dissertation or equivalent project). Proposals should show a grasp of the CEP approach, including an ability to present complex philosophy simply. Organisational, teaching or IT skills may be an advantage.
Deadline: 30 January 2009. To apply, complete an online PhD application via www.dur.ac.uk/graduate.school, and also send
* cv
* research sample (e.g. dissertation or other project)
* names and contact details for two referees
* short research proposal (500 words max)
* details of external funding applied for
to Dr Soran Reader, CEP, Philosophy Department, Durham University, 50 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HN. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview in February 2009.
Informal enquiries and queries to centre[dot]ethphil[at]durham[dot]ac[dot]uk
October 29, 2008
Fellowships: Asia Pacific Leadership Program
Summary: The East-West Center is pleased to announce new fellowships for the Asia Pacific Leadership Program for 2009-10.
Timeline: Deadline for applications: December 1, 2008.
Eligibility: The Asia Pacific Leadership Program seeks outstanding individuals with proven leadership experience or high leadership potential from across the Asia Pacific region, North America and beyond. All participants have at least a Bachelors degree with the majority having graduate degrees as well. At least 20 countries are represented in each cohort. APLP Fellows come together from all walks of life, including areas as diverse as government, business, NGOs, health sciences, media, monastic orders, and education.
From the announcement:
Entering its eight year, the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP) is the center of excellence for leadership education in the Asia Pacific region.
The APLP is a graduate certificate program combining the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership capacity. Based at the East-West Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, the program has created a network of dynamic leaders in 48 countries who are helping to build a peaceful, prosperous and just Asia Pacific community. All participants receive an APLP Entrance Fellowship valued at approximately $15,000.
APLP participants will gain broad regional perspectives, become knowledgeable about the critical challenges facing the Asia Pacific region, and be trained to exercise leadership and promote cooperation. The APLP empowers leaders with the knowledge, skills, experiences, and supportive community needed to successfully navigate personal and regional change in the 21st century.
Recruitment for 2009-10 is open. Places are limited. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
For more information about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program, as well as application forms and fellowship opportunities, please visit our website at: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp or email: aplp (at) eastwestcenter.org.
October 25, 2008
PhD Scholarships: Philosophy and Politics of Recognition, Sydney and Belfast
Summary: Two parallel PhD studentships are available from Queen's University Belfast and Macquarie University in Sydney for research projects in the Philosophy and Politics of Recognition. The projects will use recognition theory, as it has been developed in recent strands of philosophy and critical social theory, to explore some significant aspect of contemporary
political life.
Timeline: Closing Date: 31 October 2008
Eligibility: The scholarships are available to domestic (UK and Australian) and international students. Applicants should have equivalent qualifications to a UK Masters degree or an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours in a relevant discipline.
The successful candidates will enrol as PhD students at both Queen's and Macquarie under the terms of a co-tutelle agreement between the institutions.
The scholarships pay a living allowance, currently £12,600 in UK and $20,007 (tax exempt) in Australia per annum, for a tenure of 3 years full time (with a 6 month extension possible in Australia), subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will also be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for projects and for national and international travel will be available. Opportunities for research assistance work, teaching, and other professional development activities may be available for suitable applicants.
For further information and discussion regarding the project applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisors:
Professor Shane O’Neill; email: s[dot]oneill[at]qub[dot]ac[dot]uk
Associate Professor Nicholas Smith; email: nicholas[dot]smith[at]scmp[dot]mq[dot]edu[dot]au,
tel: +61 2 9850 8881
For more information, click here and here.
Philosophy PhD opportunity at Otago
Summary: The Department of Philosophy at the University of Otago is seeking a PhD candidate to work with Professor Peter Anstey on the topic ‘Francis Bacon and the Experimental Philosophy’ or a related topic.
The successful applicant will join a research team working on a three-year Marsden funded project entitled ‘Experimental Philosophy and the origins of Empiricism’.
Scholarship funding is available. International PhD scholarships provide an emolument of NZ$20,000 per year, the payment of fees at domestic level for up to 3 years, and various ancillary expenses.
The Department of Philosophy also offers supervision for doctoral studies in metaphysics, philosophy of science, ethics, metaethics, epistemology and ancient philosophy.
For more information contact Prof Peter Anstey peter[dot]anstey[at]otago[dot]ac[dot]nz
http://www.otago.ac.nz/philosophy/Staff/peter_anstey.html
For scholarship information go to http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/scholarships/postgraduate_scholarships.html#postgraduatescholarships
Department of Philosophy http://www.otago.ac.nz/philosophy/
Department of Philosophy
University of Otago
PO Box 56
Dunedin 9054
New Zealand
Post-doctorate in Philosophy, Italy
Summary: The Department of Humanistic Studies at the University of Easter Piedmont "Amedeo Avogadro"
in Vercelli, Italy advertised a post-doc in philosophy.
Details can be found here:
http://www.lett.unipmn.it/allegati/BandoCremaschi_Eugenetica.pdf
Knowledge of Italian is not a prerequisite.
Visiting Fellowships: The Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science
Summary: We are currently inviting applications for one-semester visiting fellowships at The University of Sydney, for either second semester 2009 or first semester 2010. This program is associated with The Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science (SCFS), a new centre sponsoring research into the logical, philosophical and historical foundations of science and medicine (further details below).
Timeline: The deadline for application is December 8th, 2008.
Eligibility: We are hoping to receive applications from leading historians and philosophers of science (including the special sciences and medicine) at any career stage. This is the third round of such fellowships and we anticipate being able to offer such fellowships each year.
It is expected that there will be up to four fellowships per year, and each fellowship will come with a stipend of up to AUD 6,000. These fellowships will provide opportunities for academics on sabbatical from their home institution to spend a semester in an productive and collegial research environment (in a beautiful city), to work with members of the SCFS and with other visiting fellows. The stipend is to help offset some of the travelling and living-away-from-home expenses. The successful applicants will be expected to work on a specific research project that is of interest to members of the SCFS. One of the aims of the SCFS is to strengthen international links in history and philosophy of science, so expressions of interest from researchers outside Australia are particularly encouraged.
Applications should including a cover letter, a CV, and a brief outline of the proposed research project (including why you wish to pursue the research at the University of Sydney and which members of the SCFS team you anticipate collaborating with). Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Caroline Hamilton
Administrative Officer
Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science
School of Philosophical and Historical Inquiry
A14, Main Quadrangle
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW, 2006
Australia
Email: caroline.hamilton@usyd.edu.au
by 8th December 2008.
ABOUT THE SYDNEY CENTRE FOR THE FOUNDATIONS OF SCIENCE
The SCFS is a new interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Sydney. We draw together researchers from philosophy, history, history and philosophy of science, science and medicine, with research concentrations in and around foundations of physics, history and philosophy of biology, history of early modern science, history of medicine, and decision theory. Senior members of the SCFS include, Warwick Anderson, Stephen Bartlett, Alison Bashford, David Braddon-Mitchell, Mark Colyvan, Ofer Gal, Stephen Garton, Stephen Gaukroger, Paul Griffiths, Jenann Ismael, Ian Kerridge, Dominic Murphy, Hans Pols, Huw Price, and Nick Smith. We also have a number of mid career and junior faculty, as well as several postdoctoral fellows and graduate students associated with the SCFS. Further details can be found on our website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/foundations_of_science/
Please feel free to pass o this announcement to anyone who might be interested. Thanks.
Mark Colyvan
Professorial Research Fellow in Philosophy
Director of the Sydney Centre for the Foundations of Science
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW, 2006
Australia
Email: mcolyvan[at]usyd[dot]edu[dot]au
Phone: +61 2 9036 6175
Fax: +61 2 9351 3918
Homepage: http://homepage.mac.com/mcolyvan
Visiting Fellowships at Tilburg (TiLPS), the Netherlands
Summary: The Tilburg Center for Logic and Philosophy of Science (TiLPS) invites candidates for three- to nine-months visiting fellowships in the academic year 2009/10 intended for advanced Ph.D. students or faculty.
Timeline: The deadline for applications is December 15, 2008.
Eligibility: The fellowship is intended for advanced Ph.D. students or faculty. Candidates should work in one of the areas the Center covers and have a commitment to interdisciplinary and collaborative work.
To apply, send a hardcopy of your application package to Fellowships Committee, Tilburg University, c/o Secretary TiLPS, Department of Philosophy, P.O. Box 90153, 5000 LE Tilburg, The Netherlands, or by email to solliciterenfdl[at]uvt[dot]nl. Candidates should include a letter of interest (indicating the period of the planned stay), a CV, and a project outline of no more than 1000 words. Junior candidates (= pre PhD) should additionally supply one letter of recommendation. TiLPS offers reimbursement of expenses, e.g. for housing and transportation, of up to 1000 Euro a month for senior candidates and 750 Euro a month for junior candidates. Travel costs to and from Tilburg are also reimbursed.
September 23, 2008
Fulbright for Research/Lecturing Projects: USA
Summary: The Philippine-American Education Foundation (PAEF-Fulbright) is inviting potential and interested qualified professionals and faculty to turn in their complete applications for Advanced Research and/or University Lecturing projects in the United States for academic year 2009-2010 on or before October 13, 2008.
Timeline: Deadline - October 13, 2008.
Eligibility: Eligible fields are those related to Philippine literature and the arts, history, political and social sciences, economics, education, and environmental studies. Grants are awarded for a period of three to five months.Candidates for the lecturing and/or research award should have the endorsement of pertinent departments of U.S. universities. Candidates for the research award who have contacts with their appropriate counterparts in U.S. educational institutions are encouraged to apply. Proposals may also be for a combination of lecturing and research. Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States. Grants are NOT for the principal purpose of attending conferences, visiting universities or organizations, nor completing doctoral dissertations.
The award covers international travel (budget economy-ONLY for the scholar), maintenance allowance, professional development allowance, a settling-in allowance, and limited medical insurance for the successful scholar. A modest monthly allowance will be provided for ONE dependent (subject to the availability of funds) provided the dependent stays at least 80% of the scholar's duration in the U.S.
The application form can be downloaded from the PAEF website www.paef.org.ph . Additional forms and further information on the award may be obtained from the PAEF office at the following address:
10th Floor
Ayala Life-FGU Center
6811 Ayala Avenue
Makati City
Tels.: 812-5890; 812-0945
Fax: 812-0822
Postgraduate Fellowships for Women: USA
Summary: The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation is offering international fellowships to women for graduate and post-graduate study at accredited institutions in the United States of America or in any other country, for academic year 2009-2010.
Timeline: Deadline for submission of online application (5:00 p.m. central time) as well as for receipt of all supporting documents by the AAUW Iowa City, Iowa Office is Monday, 1 December 2008.
Eligibility: International Fellowships are awarded to women who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States, but intend to pursue full-time graduate or post-graduate study or research. Women applicants may wish to specialize in international relations, public policy studies or gender studies. As an affiliate of the International Federation of University Women (IFUW), applicants from the Philippines may identify an accredited institution for their study or research in or outside of the United States. Preference is given to applicants committed to the advancement of women and girls, as demonstrated in their academic qualifications, professional work and research proposal.The AAUW Educational Foundation is one of the largest sources of funding exclusively for graduate women around the globe in the pursuit of educational and professional opportunities through fellowships, grants and special awards.
Awardees are entitled to educational and living expenses for 12 months of study.
For program details and requirements, please browse: www.aauw.org. For online application, click on http://www.act.org/aauw/index.html
September 17, 2008
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Bentley College, Boston
Summary: The Jeanne and Dan Valente Center for the Arts and Sciences at Bentley College, a four-year private university in greater Boston, is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for its 2009-2010 postdoctoral fellowship. The Center seeks postdoctoral fellows from any discipline in the arts and sciences who are working within the broad theme, "Behaving Ourselves: Motivation and Agency Across the Disciplines."
Timeline: A c.v., project title and one-page abstract, 10-page project description, article-length writing sample, brief description of teaching interests, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted no later than December 1st, 2008.
Eligibility: Candidates must have their PhD in hand by June 30, 2009, may not have received their doctoral degree earlier than September 2006, and must be in residence at Bentley College during the fellowship period.
The 2009-10 theme, “Behaving Ourselves: Motivation and Agency Across the Disciplines,” is described at the Valente Center’s website, http://www.bentley.edu/arts-sciences-center/index.cfm, as is the application process. The Valente Center encourages interdisciplinary projects and work that connects the arts and sciences to business disciplines. The postdoctoral fellow will receive a total stipend of $40,000 for the nine-month residency as well as office space and borrowing
privileges at Bentley and research libraries in the Boston area, as needed.
September 12, 2008
PhD and Postdoctorate: Cosmopolitanism/Legal Philosophy/Political Philosophy, The Netherlands
Summary: As part of the NWO financed Vidi project “Cosmopolitanism in a world of interconnected threats and challenges” the Centre for Philosophy of Law of Radboud University Nijmegen seeks candidates for a postdoc and 2 PhD positions in the fields of legal and political philosophy.
Timeline: Applications should be received by September 30, 2008. Interviews are expected to take place in the second and third week of
October, 2008.
Candidates should submit a detailed CV and the names and e-mail addresses of two referees who may be contacted for confidential references.
Post-doctoral Position in Philosophy of Law:
www.academictransfer.org/00345-442
PhD Candidate for 'Democratic representation within a globalized world':
www.academictransfer.org/00345-440
PhD Candidate for 'World peace through world law':
www.academictransfer.org/00345-441
Additional Information:
Dr. R. Tinnevelt, associate professor in Legal Philosophy
Telephone: 0031-(0)243615539
E-mail: r.tinnevelt[at]jur[dot]ru[dot]nl
PhD Scholarships: Cognitive Science & Philosophy, Macquarie University
Summary: . Two Macquarie University Research Excellence Scholarships (MQRES) for PhD research are available in the Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science (MACCS) at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. The PhD projects in Cognitive Science and Philosophy will address the conceptual foundations of the cognitive sciences, through study of a specific domain or theoretical framework.
Timeline: Closing Date: 17 October 2008
Eligibility: MQRES scholarships are available to domestic or international students. Applicants should have equivalent research qualifications to an Australian undergraduate degree with first class honours (such as a Masters degree with a substantial thesis component) in a relevant discipline (such as philosophy, psychology, or a relevant social science).
The scholarship pays a living allowance, currently $20,007 per annum, tax exempt (2008), and the tenure is a maximum 3.5 years full time, subject to satisfactory progress. Tuition fees will be funded for the scholarship tenure. Additional support for projects and for national and international travel will be available from the Centre. Opportunities for research assistance work and other professional development activities will be available for suitable applicants.
For further information, and for discussion of specific potential topics, applicants are encouraged to contact the supervisor, Professor John Sutton; email: jsutton@maccs.mq.edu.au, telephone +61-2-9850 4132.
Application forms (see below) and MQRES award conditions are available from the Higher Degree Research Office: telephone +61-2- 9850 7987, e-mail: hdrschol[at]vc[dot]mq[dot]edu[dot]au.
http://www.research.mq.edu.au/students/scholarships/pages/LINGPSY_cogsci_and_philosophy
Applications should be forwarded to:
The Scholarship Officer
The Research Hub
Level 3, C5C East
Macquarie University NSW 2109
AUSTRALIA
August 12, 2008
PhD Studentship: Theoretical Philosophy, Leeds, UK
Summary: The Department of Philosophy intends to offer a Studentship in Theoretical Philosophy to a suitably qualified candidate for its full-time or part-time PhD programme.
Timeline: The studentship is tenable for 3yr (f-t) or 6yr (p-t) from October 2008. Closing date 15 August 2008.
From the announcement:
The studentship has both tuition and maintenance components: the tuition component will be equivalent to the full EU PhD fee (currently £3.3k p.a. f-t) and the maintenance component will be equivalent to that of the AHRC Doctoral award (currently £12.6k p.a. f-t).The award is conditional on successful application for admission to study for PhD in the Department. However, applicants need not apply for admission prior to application for this studentship. Renewal of the studentship each year is subject to satisfactory progress towards PhD completion.
The successful applicant will undertake a PhD project in the area of Theoretical Philosophy broadly construed and will be supervised by Dr.Robert Williams, Reader in Theoretical Philosophy (http://www.philosophy.leeds.ac.uk/Staff/JRGW/index.html). For a range of preferred research topics, see link there to Dr.Williams' personal home page.
The Department operates a professional training and development scheme for postgraduates: as part of this scheme, successful applicants are often given the opportunity to undertake teaching, which is paid at an hourly rate. The Department also offers its PhD students financial support for conference attendance.
Applications should consist in 6 copies of a CV which includes a 500 word PhD-proposal: applicants should also arrange for 2 academic referees to submit references directly to the Department.
All applications and references should be marked Studentship in Theoretical Philosophy, and addressed to Ms Jenneke Stevens, Postgraduate Secretary, Department of Philosophy, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK email j[dot]m[dot]stevens[at]leeds[dot]ac[dot]uk tel 0113 343 3263 fax 0113 343 3265.
The University of Leeds promotes excellence in teaching, learning and research.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
All information is available in alternative formats - please contact 0113 343 5771.
PhD Grants: Freie Universität Berlin and the Humboldt-Universität Berlin
Summary: Six doctoral grants in English Literature, Philosophy, History of Science, or the Classics at the Freie Universität Berlin and the Humboldt-Universität Berlin.
Timeline: For grants in Early Modern English Literature and Culture (Ref. no. DS/E-I/01/08), Philosophy (Ref. no. DS/D-III/01/08), and Philosophy / History of Science / Classics (Ref. no. DS/D-II/01/08 and DS/D-I/01/08), the support is to begin on 1 October 2008. Closing date: 5 September 2008.
For grants in Philosophy (Ref. no. DS/D-III-E-II/01/08) and Philosophy / History of Science / Classics (Ref. no. DS/D-III-E-II/02/08), the support is to begin on 1 January 2009. Closing date: 1 October 2008.
The support for the doctoral students for all grants lasts up to three years (two plus one).
Eligibility: The prerequisite is an outstanding university degree in one of the fields mentioned above.
Information on the proposed projects, the profile expected of applicants, the amount of the grant and the supervising research groups can be found on the internet (www.topoi.org).
Along with the customary application documents (cv, grade transcripts, two letters of recommendation), an outline of the intended research is expected that is oriented toward the proposed projects.
Please send your application with indication of the reference number via e-mail to:
topoi[at]zedat[dot]fu-berlin[dot]de
Exzellenzcluster 264 Topoi
Freie Universität Berlin
Verwaltung
Otto-von-Simson-Straße 11
14195 Berlin
http://www.topoi.org/
August 03, 2008
Fellowship: Nippon Foundation Fellowships for Asian Public Intellectuals
Summary: The Nippon Foundation Fellowships for Asian Public Intellectuals is currently accepting applications for Senior and Junior Fellowships for grant year 2009-2010.
Timeline: Deadline for submission is 31 August 2008, Sunday, 8PM.
Eligibility: The API Fellowship Program is open to anyone involved in the production and exchange of knowledge, ideas, and inspiration which fit with the goals of API Fellowships Program. This includes academics, researchers, media professionals, artists, writers, NGO workers, social workers, public servants and others who work for the betterment of society.
The API Fellowship Program's primary aims are:
.To help create a new pool of public intellectuals in the Asian region;
.To promote mutual learning among Asian public intellectuals; and
.To contribute to the growth of public spaces in which effective responses to regional needs can be generated.
As Asia moves into the 21st century, it faces political, economic, and social challenges that transcend national boundaries. To meet these challenges, the region needs a new pool of intellectuals who are willing to be active in the public sphere and can articulate common concerns and propose creative solutions. Recognizing that opportunities for intellectual exchanges are currently limited by institutional, linguistic and cultural parameters, The Nippon Foundation, in cooperation with major academic institutions in Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand, has launched the Asian Public Intellectuals Fellowships Program (API Fellowships Program).
Accepted fellows are provided transportation, housing, stipend, insurance, and research allowance (for computers, books, and other materials).
For more information on the application process and to download the Latest Application Form, please visit the website:
http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/home2.php#api_application
COMPLETE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Application Form (Download copy: http://www.api-fellowships.org/body/home2.php#api_application). Typewritten applications only. Handwritten will not be processed.
2. Cover Letter
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Project Proposal
5. Two Recommendation Letters
Please submit your complete application documents to:
Electronic format: api[at]admu[dot]edu[dot]ph
Hardcopy format (all documents with recommendation letters in a sealed brown envelope), mailed or hand-delivered to:
API Fellowships Program - Philippine Office
Ground Floor, Center for Community Services Bldg.
Social Development Complex
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
Quezon City, Philippines 1108
July 27, 2008
PhD Studentship: Nursing Ethics, Ireland
Summary: Applications are being accepted for a PhD studentship in ethics to begin October 2008. The project will examine the role of emotions in nursing ethics, with particular application to moral perception and ethical decision-making.
Timeline: Deadline for applications: Monday August 25, 2008. Interviews will be arranged for early September 2008.
Eligibility: The ideal applicant should be either (i) a graduate of a philosophy, ethics, theology, psychology, literary studies, or other relevant field with a first-class or 2-I honors degree or its equivalent; or (ii) a healthcare professional with postgraduate training or other experience applicable to the project.
From the announcement:
The student will be based in the School of Nursing at Dublin City University, Ireland. The studentship is valued at €16,000 per year (tax free) plus applicable research programme fees for three years. The project is funded by the School of Nursing (http://www.dcu.ie/nursing/) and will be supervised by Dónal O’Mathúna (http://www.dcu.ie/info/staff_member.php?id_no=1510).
The project will examine the role of emotions in nursing ethics, with particular application to moral perception and ethical decision-making. A theoretical and philosophical analysis of relevant literature will be conducted to develop a framework for ethical decision-making in nursing that provides an appropriate balance between emotional and cognitive dimensions. The project will also explore the role of literary narratives (broadly defined) in ethics training for nurses. The project should also address methods of assessing the impact of narratives on ethical decision-making.
Applications must include a cover letter explaining why you wish to pursue a PhD in ethics, a curriculum vitae, a sample of your written work and at least two letters of recommendation.
Applications, or requests for further information, should be submitted (preferably electronically) to:
Dónal O'Mathúna, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Ethics, Decision-Making & Evidence
School of Nursing
Dublin City University
Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Ireland
office: +353 (0)1 700 7808
fax: +353 (0)1 700 5688
email: donal[dot]omathuna[at]dcu[dot]ie
July 24, 2008
Fulbright: Advanced Research and University Lecturing Awards in the United States
Summary: The Philippine-American Educational Foundation (PAEF) will start accepting applications for advanced research and/or university lecturing awards in the United States for academic year 2009-2010.
Timeline: Completed application forms from interested and qualified faculty and researchers must be received at the PAEF office on or before October 13, 2008. Grants are awarded for a period of three to five months.
Eligibility: Eligible fields are those related to Philippine literature and the arts, history, political and social sciences, economics, education, and the environmental sciences. Candidates for the lecturing and/or research award should have the endorsement of pertinent departments of U.S. univerisities. Candidates for the research award who have contacts with their appropriate counterparts in U.S. educational institutions are encouraged to apply. Proposals may also be for a combination of lecturing and research. Preference is given to those without recent experience in the United States. Grants are NOT for the principal purpose of attending conferences, visiting universities or organizations, nor completing doctoral dissertations.
From the announcement:The award covers international travel (budget economy-ONLY for the scholar), maintenance allowance, professional development allowance, a settling-in allowance, and limited medical insurance for the successful scholar. A modest monthly allowance will be provided for ONE dependent (subject to the availability of funds) provided the dependent stays at least 80% of the scholar's grant duration in the U.S. Dependents of selected applicants are responsible for their own J-2 application at the U.S. Embassy. Issuance or non-issuance of a non-immigrant visa is at the discretion of the consular affairs section of the U.S. Embassy.
Application form and further information on the award may be obtained from the PAEF office at the 10th Floor, Ayala Life-FGU Center, 6811 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Tel. nos. 812-5890; 812-0945/Fax: 812-0822. Email: fulbright[at]paef[dot]org[dot]ph. The application form can be downloaded from the PAEF website: www.paef.org.ph
July 21, 2008
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Philosophy, the Netherlands
Summary: The Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Groningen has a position available for a postdoctoral fellow / researcher. Maximum salary amounts to € 3315, - per month.
Timeline: The position is awarded for a period of two years. Primary residency for the two-year period is Groningen.
Eligibility: Applicants should have recently obtained a Ph.D. (preferably cum laude) in philosophy, or in areas relating to philosophy. In addition, the applicant should be an excellent researcher who will be able to qualify at a later date for a research project funded by NWO. Woman applicants are strongly urged to apply. Apply between 15 July and 15 September 2008.
The Faculty consists of four departments: History of Philosophy, Practical Philosophy, Theoretical Philosophy and Ethics. The philosophy taught at the Faculty is distinctive because of its philosophical diversity and its connection to scientific knowledge and current events (see http://www.rug.nl/philosophy for a more detailed description of the faculty's teaching and research programmes') .
How to apply
Send a letter, a curriculum vitae, a 4 - 6 page long research projectproposal and two key publications to: Faculty of Philosophy, Ms. J. Janssen, Oude Boteringstraat 52, 9712 GL Groningen, The Netherlands.
For information concerning the application and the Faculty, you may e-mail Professor J. Peijnenburg: Jeanne[dot]Peijnenburg[at]rug[dot]nl
http://www.rug.nl/filosofie/vacatures/postdoc2008
PhD Scholarships: Life Sciences & Ethics, Milan
Summary: 4 PhD Scholarships, 18.500 euros per year, each for four years. PhD in Foundations of the Life Sciences and Their Ethical Consequences. Awarding bodies: European School of Molecular Medicine http://www.semm.it
and University of Milan. Location: IFOM-IEO Campus (Milan, Italy).
Timeline:
Duration: 4 years
Deadline for applications: 21st of September 2008; applications need to be
made online at http://www.semm.it/appli_ethic.php
Interviews: November 2008 (precise date tbc).
Program start date: 7th January 2008.
Eligibility: Both people with a scientific background and with a philosophical background are encouraged to apply.
Description: The main aim of the PhD program is the creation of a class of highly skilled scholars, having both scientific and philosophical competences. The students will have to attend lectures and seminars and to write a dissertation. They will also be involved in lab activities: the will become members of one of the research groups hosted by the institution. All
lectures, seminars, and lab activities will be in English. The PhD dissertation will also have to be written in English. In addition, the students will be encouraged to write (with the help of Faculty members) research articles and to submit them for publication to important academic journals.
The students will be able to choose between two different kinds of research topics:
(i) the ethical and political issues raised by biomedical research;
(ii) the philosophical foundations of the life sciences.
The PhD will provide:
(1) training in logical, philosophical, and ethical analysis;
(2) training in molecular biomedicine and in evolutionary theory;
(3) skills to connect scientific and humanistic approaches in a productive way;
(4) the opportunity to interact with the members of an international community of scholars working on the foundations and ethics of the life sciences.
The IFOM-IEO Campus is one of the most important European centres for biomedical research. It hosts 450 researchers, 35 research groups, and 13 technological units. The campus has an extension of 24.000 square meters (50% of this are labs). It is close and well connected to the city centre (10 minutes by bus from Piazza Duomo, the very centre of Milan). Milan is at
the moment one of the most exciting and lively European cities.
For more information, please contact Professor Giovanni Boniolo at giovanni[dot]boniolo[at]ifom-ieo-campus[dot]it
