Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars for Study in Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia), Bulgaria

If you would like to study in Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia), Bulgaria and pursue Full Time Post-doctoral Researchers Program in Humanities and the Social Sciences you can avail Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars which is being offered by Stifterverband fur die Deutsche Wissenschaft and the Fritz-Thyssen Foundation.
This is a Post-doctoral Researchers Program Merit Based Scholarship and students are eligible from International Student to apply for the same. Only Few such award is being offered and the deadline for application is 01-Oct-14.
This Scholarship will Offer you:-

• A monthly stipend of 700 euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia.
• Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases.
• Travel allowance (400 euro)
• Research expenses (100 euro p.m.) for 5 Month.

Scholarships Times is pleased to provide you with the following information which has been updated recently:

Name of Scholarships:	Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars
Scholarship is offered by:	Stifterverband fur die Deutsche Wissenschaft and the Fritz-Thyssen Foundation
Scholarship Offers:	A monthly stipend of 700 euro (liable to 10% income tax) to cover living expenses related to the stay in Sofia. Accommodation in Sofia, comprising living quarters and working space. The Fellows will also have free access to the CAS library and electronic resources/databases. Travel allowance (400 euro) Research expenses (100 euro p.m.)
Duration of Reward / Grant:	5 Month
Education Field:	Humanities and the Social Sciences
Education Level:	Post-doctoral Researchers Program
Based on:	Merit Based
Scholarship is open for:	Centre for Advanced Study Sofia (CAS Sofia), Bulgaria
Students are eligible from:	International Student
Number of Awards / Scholarships:	Few
Important Dates:	Open Date: Not Available Last Date: 01-Oct-14
Eligibility:	*Be non-Bulgarian citizens;*Have completed a PhD in the fields of the humanities and social sciences;*International research experience (participation in projects and refereed conferences) and publications in peer-reviewed academic editions are strong advantages.
Important Information:	*High quality of the candidate’s academic portfolio and publications, participation in international research;*Innovative fundamental research proposal with significant contribution;*Interdisciplinary and/or comparative approaches are an advantage.

*For Junior scholars (up to 12 years after PhD defense) only: two letters of recommendation by scholars familiar with the applicant’s academic work should be emailed to CAS by the referees.
*Extensions to this period may be allowed in case of eligible career breaks which must be properly documented (maternity leave, long-term illness leave, national service).
*All application documents should be presented in English and sent by e-mail to dimov@cas.bg with a subject entry “Advanced Academia Fellowships”
Once all the information has been received by Stifterverband fur die Deutsche Wissenschaft and the Fritz-Thyssen Foundation and the assessment of the submitted documents is complete, you will be informed about your selection in the same.
If you are looking for more information about Advanced Academia Fellowships for International Scholars you are requested to visit the following page: http://cas.bg/en/news/call-for-applications-advanced-academia-fellowships-for-international-scholars-1691.html