Amplonius Research Grant
 
 
The Bibliotheca Amploniana, Part of the University and Research Library
Erfurt-Gotha, is the largest completely preserved collection of manuscripts
written by a late medieval scholar. The medical doctor and scholar Amplonius
Rating de Bercka (died approx. 1435) donated the collection to the then
University of Erfurt in 1412. The Amploniana contains today more than 2500
manuscripts, incunabula and postincunabula from theology, law, medicine and
philosophy. The Catholic-Theological Faculty Erfurt announces two research
grants for the 
 
summer semester 2007 and winter semester 2007/2008.
 
The grants will enable young post doctorate scholars from Germany and abroad
to do research for a period of three months in the Amploniana in Erfurt.
Those who obtain a grant are expected to share their academic knowledge with
the university in the form of lectures or participation in a colloquium
during their stay. Upon completion of the research grant the scholar must
present a report about the performed research. A research contract will be
made with every scholar. The research grant is 1.600 Euro per month.
 
Applicants for the Amplonius Research Grant must hold a doctorate. The
intended research project must have a relationship with the Amploniana
collection. The application must contain:
·       a description of the research project (max. 15.000 characters) and
listing of already existing own work related to the project,
·      results of the research project so far and a timetable;
·      curriculum vitae and recommendation;
·      a list of publications;
·      certificates of the most recent academic qualifications;
 
The applications must be submitted in writing or electronically to:
Katholisch­Theologische Fakultät, Dekanat, z.Hd. Frau Anja Anders, Postfach
90 02 21, D-99105 Erfurt; [log in to unmask]
 
Two scholars can start April 1, 2007 (summer semester) and again two
scholars September 1, 2007 (winter semester). Closing dates for
applications: Februar 15, 2007