The Jerzy Giedroyc Fellowship is a prestigious literary fellowship named after Jerzy Giedroyc, a renowned Polish writer, editor, and political activist.This fellowship is established to honour his legacy & it provides support and resources to writers, translators, and intellectuals who are dedicated to promoting dialogue and understanding between Eastern and Western Europe.
The fellowship offers a unique opportunity for writers and intellectuals from various backgrounds to engage in research, writing, and collaboration in a supportive environment. It helps in cultural exchange and mutual understanding by providing fellows with access to libraries, archives, and other resources relevant to their projects. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in seminars, workshops, and public events, where they can share their work and engage with the broader community.
One of the most important objectives of the Jerzy Giedroyc Fellowship is to support projects that explore themes of democracy, human rights, and European integration. By bringing together writers and intellectuals from different countries and perspectives, the fellowship aims to foster dialogue and collaboration on issues of common concern.
In addition to providing financial support, the fellowship offers mentorship and networking opportunities to help fellows further their careers and reach a wider audience with their work. Fellows may also have the opportunity to publish their writings in prestigious literary journals or other publications affiliated with the fellowship.
The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM) in Vienna proudly announces the Jerzy Giedroyc Fellowship Program, 2024.
Selected fellows will be granted a monthly stipend of EUR 3,000 for postdoctoral scholars and EUR 2,500 for doctoral candidates, along with accommodation, travel, and health insurance coverage. The fellowship period spans four months, from September 2024 to June 2025.
Eligibilities:
Fellowships for Senior Visitors: By invitation only.
In order to be eligible for the Jerzy Giedroyc Junior Visiting Fellowship, candidates must be enrolled in or have completed a Ph.D. program in the humanities or social sciences within the last four years.
Regions Eligible: Open for all.
Procedure for applying:
The IWM’s online application form must be used to submit applications. The following are the contents of the application materials:
- A succinct motivation letter outlining the project’s potential benefits from time spent at the IWM, its connection to the organisation’s mission and research, and specific goals for writing and research during the fellowship.
- A description of the project, no more than 550 characters
- A project proposal (maximum 7,500 characters, including spaces) that:
- explains the goals of the project
- places it within the context of previous research
- details the project’s methodology
- specifies the expected work plan
- A list of articles attached to the curriculum vitae
- Two recommendations in letters from academics who are acquainted with the applicant’s work
English should be the language used for all application documents.
Essential! The documents that are attached need to be integrated into a single PDF, as the online submission form only allows for one attachment. File names of attachments must use Latin characters.
Application Deadline: February 14, 2024
Advantages:
Stipend: A monthly stipend of EUR 3,000 will be given to postdoctoral candidates and EUR 2,500 will be given to doctoral candidates. Accommodations, living costs, travel, health insurance, and other incidentals associated with their time in Vienna are all covered by the stipend.
Research facilities: IWM’s vast library, research facilities, and other resources will be available to fellows.
Opportunities for networking: In addition to taking part in IWM events and activities, fellows will get the chance to network with researchers from around the globe.
Professional development: The fellowship gives fellows the chance to improve their research abilities and progress in their careers.
Overall, the Jerzy Giedroyc Fellowship plays a vital role in promoting cultural exchange, dialogue, and understanding across borders. Through its support of writers and intellectuals, the fellowship contributes to the enrichment of European intellectual life and the promotion of democratic values and human rights.
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Atiya Alam Nisa
Intern, Content Writing Department (Batch-10),
YSSE.