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Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships at the

Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies, Durham University

 

The Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies (CNCS) invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates who wish to apply for prestigious Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships through Durham University. In particular, we welcome expressions of interest from eligible candidates working on topics related to interdisciplinary nineteenth-century studies. These Fellowships aim to provide opportunities for career development for those who are at a relatively early stage of their academic careers, but with a proven record of excellent research.

 

Further information on the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Scheme, including eligibility criteria, can be found at: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/grant-schemes/early-career-fellowships

 

Further information about the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies can be found at: www.durham.ac.uk/cncs

 

Those who wish to express interest in applying for a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships should contact CNCS Director, Professor Bennett Zon, bennett.zon[at]durham.ac.uk, and be prepared to provide the following information by 28 January 2016:

 

(a) curriculum vitae

(b) detailed account of the proposed research, (2 pages of A4, Times New Roman 12 pt). This should state the aims, objectives, method and publication plans, with particular attention to explanation of the significance of the subject, and the research problem and questions. This statement should be clear and precise, with bibliographical references given in full.

(c) abstract of the proposal in non-technical terms so as to be easily comprehensible to a non-expert.

(d) details of the research being undertaken in the department/centre at Durham which is relevant to your proposal.

 

Applicants will be sent comments on their proposal, and, if judged suitable for support, further advice will be provided on the draft application.  These applications undergo a process of scrutiny and selection by the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.  Those who proposals are to receive Faculty support will be informed in good time to enable any further refinement of the application, before submission to the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship Scheme by its deadline of 4pm, 10 March 2016.

 

About CNCS

 

CNCS was founded in 2013 to increase and enhance the study of the nineteenth-century at Durham University. It seeks to bring together aspects of nineteenth-century research currently in progress at Durham University and other institutions. The aims of CNCS are: 

 

·  Shaping research in nineteenth-century studies through regional and international collaboration

·  Advancing interdisciplinary research by hosting conversations on long nineteenth-century studies

·  Disseminating scholarly research through seminars, lecture series, publications, and conferences

·  Providing opportunities for postgraduate and early career researchers to engage in regular

 research conversations and reading groups

·  Inspiring students through an interdisciplinary MA and doctoral supervisors with international

 expertise

·  Developing new links with cultural and heritage institutions to advance academic research through  

 cultural exchange

 

About Durham University

 

Durham University is one of the UK’s leading universities for research in Arts and Humanities. It offers an acclaimed environment for the support of early career researchers. The University holds internationally important research collections and in REF 2014 the Faculty of Arts and Humanities was ranked 6th among similar faculties. The Departments of Theology & Religion (1st), Classics & Ancient History (2nd), Music (3rd) and English (4th) were all highly ranked in REF 2014. All departments in the Faculty pursue world-leading research and interdisciplinary research is further supported through several research centres and institutes.

 

Contact CNCS

 

Postal Address

The Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies

Department of Music

Durham University

Palace Green

Durham

DH1 3RL

 

Phone: +44 (0)191 334 4381

Email: cncs[at]durham.ac.uk

Website: www.durham.ac.uk/cncs