The EDDA Center invites applications for two Ph.D. student/postdoctoral research grants.
One research grant will be awarded to either a doctoral student or postdoctoral researcher to work on a research project on development, conflict and/or security. The focus of the proposed project should be located within Research Area 6, Theme 5 of EDDA’s Research Programme, which encompasses development, conflict, and civilian and military security.
The other research grant will be awarded to either a doctoral student or a postdoctoral researcher to work on a research project on the Arctic/the North. The proposed project should be tied to EDDA’s Research Programme and be located within Research Area 3, Theme 6. The focus of the project should be on one or more of following research themes: (geo)politics, governance, (in)equality, tourism, urbanization and infrastructure, living conditions, human rights, history and memory, minority rights, gender, security, environment.
The grant is awarded for one year with possibility of renewal. The researchers will become members of EDDA’s research team and take part in developing the research programme and strengthening the Center’s network of academics and institutions.
Applicants should have obtained a Ph.D. degree within the last five years or be at an advanced stage of his/her doctoral studies in an area that has direct relevance to that has direct relevance to the research description spelled out above. Strong English writing skills are also a requirement.
Application deadline is June 15, 2015.
For further information on eligibility and application procedures see EDDA’s website.