[Discussion] Cultures of Consumption

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The Cultures of Consumption research programme invites applications for=20
an International Visiting Fellowship for 2005. Cultures of Consumption=20
explores consumption in a global context. The research programme is=20
funded by the ESRC and AHRB and brings together leading researchers from=20
the social sciences and the arts and humanities. The Fellowship is=20
competitive and open to leading international researchers from across=20
the social sciences and humanities. Applicants' research interests=20
should relate to research projects in the Cultures of Consumption=20
programme.

The fellow will write one paper, and participate in one workshop or=20
conference with researchers in the programme. Applications are invited=20
from younger as well as senior academics based outside the United=20
Kingdom. The fellowship is for any period from three to six months, with=20
a stipend of =A32,500 - 3,000 per month, depending on qualifications. The=
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fellow will be based at Birkbeck College in the heart of London.=20
Competition for the fellowship will be held annually.

Deadline: *29 April 2004* (for Fellowships January 2005 - December 2005)

Requirements: PhD or equivalent, research of international excellence,=20
institutional affiliation outside the United Kingdom.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

To apply please send four copies of the following to the address below.

   * One page CV
   * One page research proposal
   * Cover letter stating your interest in the Cultures of Consumption
     research programme, particular themes or research projects
   * List of recent publications
   * Names and addresses of two referees

Dr Frank Trentmann
Programme Director
Cultures of Consumption Research Programme
Birkbeck College
Malet Street
London WC1E 7HX

Email: esrcconsume@bbk.ac.uk <mailto:esrcconsume@bbk.ac.uk>
Visit the website at http://www.consume.bbk.ac.uk