[Discussion] International Visiting Fellowship

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

International Visiting Fellowship Competition 2006-7
Location: United Kingdom

The Cultures of Consumption research programme invites applications for a=
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International Visiting Fellowship for 2006-7. Cultures of Consumption=20
explores
consumption in a global context. The research programme is funded by the=20
ESRC
and AHRB. The fellowship is competitive and open to leading international
researchers from across the social sciences and humanities. Applicants?=20
research
interests should relate to projects in the Cultures of Consumption=20
programme.
For information on current projects and fellows, see the web address=20
provided
below.

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

Deadline: 6 May 2005 (for Fellowships January 2006 ? June 2007)

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

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

To apply, please submit four paper copies of the following to:

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


One page CV
One page research proposal
Cover letter stating your interest in the Cultures of Consumption researc=
h
programme and particular themes and research projects
Preferred time of fellowship
List of recent publications
Names and addresses of two referees


Stefanie Nixon
Cultures of Consumption Research Programme
Birkbeck College
Malet Street
London
WC1E 7HX
Email: esrcconsume@bbk.ac.uk
Visit the website at http://www.consume.bbk.ac.uk