DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellows at School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC, USA

DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellowsat the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)Johns Hopkins University, Washington DC, USA. Apply below.

When is Application Deadline:

31st January 2025

Tell Me About Award:

DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellowship at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Johns Hopkins University Washington, DC 2024-25 – The Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is pleased to announce the opportunity for outstanding scholars to conduct research in Washington, D.C., on “The United States, Europe, and World Order.

” During the academic year 2024-2025 up to two post-doctoral fellowships will be awarded for a ten (10) month period from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

The Fellowships are funded through a grant from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with the generous support by the German Federal Foreign Office.

During the academic year 2024-2025 research and related activities will focus on “the roles of the United States and Germany at a crucial moment in world history.” DAAD PostDoctoral Fellows will focus on this subject during a regular series of high-level seminars, peer review sessions, and opportunities for direct engagement with senior foreign policy practitioners and leading scholars of statecraft and world order. Each Fellow is expected to complete a research paper related to the theme during the period of residence.

The Fellows will also work with the Helmut Schmidt Distinguished Visiting Professor and the Kissinger Center on a German-US conference on issues of international security, historically informed statecraft and strategy and/or transatlantic relations taking place in Germany and a summer workshop on grand strategy and international security for early career academics and policymakers in Washington, D.C.

Type:

Fellowship

Who can Apply?

Applicants for the DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellowships at SAIS must have a doctorate or be at the post-doctorate level, have demonstrated research capacity, and be fluent in English. EU and U.S. citizens are welcome to apply. EU citizens should be currently affiliated with a German university or research institution and be eligible for a J-1 visa. Preference will be given to those who are no more than 6 years beyond completing their dissertation, although others are also eligible.

How Many Awards?

2

What is the Benefit of Award?

Each DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellow will receive a monthly salary of up to $5,000, minus U.S. taxes; access to a computer and shared workspace; internet access; access to Johns Hopkins University libraries and other facilities. Each Fellow is expected to take care of his/her accommodation and living expenses. A basic health care package is available for all PostDoctoral Fellows. For non-US citizens one economy class roundtrip airfare will be provided. Furthermore, research funding of up to $2500 for a 10-month stay will be available for each Fellow as well as one economy class roundtrip airfare to the above-mentioned conference in Germany. Health benefit premiums for accompanying dependents can also be covered ($560 per month if one dependent or $880 per month if more than one dependent.

How Long will Award Last?

During the academic year 2024-2025 up to two post-doctoral fellowships will be awarded for a ten (10) month period from September 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025.

How to Apply:

Each applicant should submit the following (in English):

1. A statement of interest outlining why you are applying and what you hope to get out of
   this fellowship.
2. A 3 to 5-page double-spaced research statement that proposes a research project,
   including its relevance to the theme “The United States, Europe and World Order.”
3. A curriculum vitae.
4. Three references with contact information.
   The applicant is responsible for collecting all materials and submitting them before 23:59 EST on January 31, 2024 using the following application portal: http://apply.interfolio.com/135981
   Applicants will be notified of their acceptance in March 2024.
   The 2024-2025 DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellowship begins on September 1, 2024 and concludes on June 30, 2025 with the possibility of renewal for another academic year. For further information please visit the program website, the Kissinger Center website, or write to
   KissingerCenter@jhu.edu.

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