24 July 2011
Fellowship Available under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme: RNTC Internet for Journalists Course (developing countries)
Deadline: 1 February 2012
Course aim
To strengthen the capacity of broadcast, print and online journalists and of the organisations they work for to use the Internet for the purposes of research, publication and distribution.
Course information
Journalism and the Internet
The Internet is an exciting medium for journalists and media organisations. Journalists can find a wealth of information, previously difficult to obtain, which can help them in their research and in keeping abreast of events and trends. The speed of the internet and its growing ubiquity (thanks also to the rise of mobile phones) means that it is increasingly for journalists the first medium on which their stories appear. On the internet they can present their news stories in new and attractive ways, supported by additional background material, using a variety of media, and stored in dossiers and archives for later retrieval. The rapid evolution of interactive technologies and social media also mean that, more than ever, journalists can engage with their audiences and readers.
As an integrated medium of publication, distribution and communication, in which the traditional, clear-cut divisions between text, graphics, audio and video are blurred, the internet poses a lot of challenges. Journalists, who saw themselves first and foremost as print or broadcast journalists now work as ‘content providers’ in multimedia newsrooms, generating material for a variety of different media platforms.
The principles of interactivity and non-linearity require that information for the internet has to be ordered and presented differently. Its multimedia nature also makes organisational demands. New structures have to be designed to cope with the new ways of production, publication and distribution. New ways of working pose a challenge to established working practices and attitudes. New business models have to be developed and adopted.
Since the Internet is still a relatively young medium, there is plenty of experimentation and innovation going on. The rise of social networks, ‘civilian journalism’ and the success of ‘YouTube’ mean that the Internet has also become an established competitor of mainstream media for the attention of audiences and readers worldwide. These developments are also changing the traditional role of journalists as well as their relationship with their audiences and readers. To be able to face the challenges of the 21st century, it is important that media organisations and the people who work for adapt to the changes taking place and incorporate them in the way they work.
Methodology: learning by doing
The course will be dedicated to enabling the participating journalists to work as Internet journalists/producers. The focus will be on content rather than on technical skills. Attention will be paid to the two central tenets of the Internet: information and communication. Special emphasis will be placed on the three main principles of multimedia environments: the multimedia mix, interactivity and non-linearity. The emphasis will be on learning by doing, focusing on theory and practice. In addition to attending course sessions and workshops, participants will be sent on a number of radio or television location assignments.
The potential and the use of the Internet as a source of information will be explored (the Internet as a research tool), and options for its use as a medium of communication, publication and distribution analysed and applied to the specific situation of the participants. The possibilities and advantages of the Internet – as well as some of its drawbacks – for journalists and the organisations they work for will be highlighted.
The participants will be from different professional media (radio, television, print, online). The aim of the course is to transcend these boundaries and merge the disciplines in search of the ideal of a multimedia journalist. Participants will acquire knowledge of the essentials of web-design (structure, interaction and lay-out) and skills for the development of websites and for production for the Internet, such as writing non-linear, interactive pieces, making graphics and producing audio and video. Participants will analyse existing examples of websites attached to newspapers, magazines and broadcasting organisations.
How to apply?
We warmly welcome you to apply for this course. In case of any troubles with your application, please contact us at info@rntc.nl
Self-paying or sponsored candidates only apply with RNTC. Nationals from 60 countries can apply for a NFP-fellowship, provided by the Dutch government. They apply with both RNTC and NFP.
Who can apply?
All RNTC’s courses are targeted at media professionals from developing countries and countries in transition. If you are working for a media organisation, or an organisation working with the media, you can apply. For all our courses, the following requirements apply:
1. you have a minimum of three years working experience in the media
2. your employer supports your participation in the training
3. you have followed secondary education, and professional education or training in media
4. you are used to work with computers
5. your speaking and writing skills in English (the course language) are sufficient
There are no restrictions on the age of the applicants or on the maximum number of participants from one given organisation or country. For most of our courses, we have additional requirements, related to the course content.
Target group
The course is designed for mid-career print, online and broadcast journalists, with at least three years experience in the field with special emphasis on the internet.
Course fee and fellowship
To cover the costs of participation, you have three options:
1. You or your organisation covers the costs. Upon request, we’ll provide you with detailed information about the costs involved of the course of your choice (info@rntc.nl)
2. You’ll find a sponsor or a grant to participate (for more information, visit: www.grantfinder.nl)
3. You’ll apply for a Fellowship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)
Nationals from the following countries are eligible for a NFP-fellowship: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
What is NFP? (fellowships)
Netherlands Fellowship Programme
The Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) is a demand-driven fellowship programme designed to foster capacity building within organisations by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. NFP-fellowships cover your travel costs, accommodation and course fee. NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation, and run by NUFFIC, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Half of the available fellowships are awarded to women, and simultaneously, half of the available budget is spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.
Who is eligible for NFP?
To be eligible for a scholarship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes you must meet the following criteria:
* You are a a national of one of the following 60 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
* You are not applying for more than one course with the same NFP application deadline
* You are not employed by a multinational corporation, a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, a bilateral or multinational donor organisation, or a large national and/or commercial organisation
* You have not already received two NFP fellowships for short courses in the past
* You have not already received an NFP fellowship for a short courses in the year prior to this fellowship application
What has changed in new procedure ?
Nuffic introduced a new application procedure for the NFP programme. The new procedure applies to applicants for the Soaps and Society course in 2011 and all courses in 2012.
* NFP applicants no longer have to receive a conditional letter of acceptance for the course they are applying for from RNTC before applying for an NFP fellowship
* RNTC course applications and NFP fellowship applications can be submitted at the same time
* NFP applications are no longer submitted to the Fellowship Officers of the appropriate Dutch Embassy but are submitted directly to the NUFFIC either online or by post
* NFP paper application forms can no longer be obtained from the Dutch Embassies but must be downloaded from the NUFFIC website
* NFP applicants can check the status of their application online and will be informed automatically of the progress, acceptance and/or rejection of their NFP application
Important dates
Download the RNTC application form (doc) >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@rntc.nl
For submissions: applications@rntc.nl
Website: http://www.rntc.nl
Read more
Course aim
To strengthen the capacity of broadcast, print and online journalists and of the organisations they work for to use the Internet for the purposes of research, publication and distribution.
Course information
Journalism and the Internet
The Internet is an exciting medium for journalists and media organisations. Journalists can find a wealth of information, previously difficult to obtain, which can help them in their research and in keeping abreast of events and trends. The speed of the internet and its growing ubiquity (thanks also to the rise of mobile phones) means that it is increasingly for journalists the first medium on which their stories appear. On the internet they can present their news stories in new and attractive ways, supported by additional background material, using a variety of media, and stored in dossiers and archives for later retrieval. The rapid evolution of interactive technologies and social media also mean that, more than ever, journalists can engage with their audiences and readers.
As an integrated medium of publication, distribution and communication, in which the traditional, clear-cut divisions between text, graphics, audio and video are blurred, the internet poses a lot of challenges. Journalists, who saw themselves first and foremost as print or broadcast journalists now work as ‘content providers’ in multimedia newsrooms, generating material for a variety of different media platforms.
The principles of interactivity and non-linearity require that information for the internet has to be ordered and presented differently. Its multimedia nature also makes organisational demands. New structures have to be designed to cope with the new ways of production, publication and distribution. New ways of working pose a challenge to established working practices and attitudes. New business models have to be developed and adopted.
Since the Internet is still a relatively young medium, there is plenty of experimentation and innovation going on. The rise of social networks, ‘civilian journalism’ and the success of ‘YouTube’ mean that the Internet has also become an established competitor of mainstream media for the attention of audiences and readers worldwide. These developments are also changing the traditional role of journalists as well as their relationship with their audiences and readers. To be able to face the challenges of the 21st century, it is important that media organisations and the people who work for adapt to the changes taking place and incorporate them in the way they work.
Methodology: learning by doing
The course will be dedicated to enabling the participating journalists to work as Internet journalists/producers. The focus will be on content rather than on technical skills. Attention will be paid to the two central tenets of the Internet: information and communication. Special emphasis will be placed on the three main principles of multimedia environments: the multimedia mix, interactivity and non-linearity. The emphasis will be on learning by doing, focusing on theory and practice. In addition to attending course sessions and workshops, participants will be sent on a number of radio or television location assignments.
The potential and the use of the Internet as a source of information will be explored (the Internet as a research tool), and options for its use as a medium of communication, publication and distribution analysed and applied to the specific situation of the participants. The possibilities and advantages of the Internet – as well as some of its drawbacks – for journalists and the organisations they work for will be highlighted.
The participants will be from different professional media (radio, television, print, online). The aim of the course is to transcend these boundaries and merge the disciplines in search of the ideal of a multimedia journalist. Participants will acquire knowledge of the essentials of web-design (structure, interaction and lay-out) and skills for the development of websites and for production for the Internet, such as writing non-linear, interactive pieces, making graphics and producing audio and video. Participants will analyse existing examples of websites attached to newspapers, magazines and broadcasting organisations.
How to apply?
We warmly welcome you to apply for this course. In case of any troubles with your application, please contact us at info@rntc.nl
Self-paying or sponsored candidates only apply with RNTC. Nationals from 60 countries can apply for a NFP-fellowship, provided by the Dutch government. They apply with both RNTC and NFP.
Who can apply?
All RNTC’s courses are targeted at media professionals from developing countries and countries in transition. If you are working for a media organisation, or an organisation working with the media, you can apply. For all our courses, the following requirements apply:
1. you have a minimum of three years working experience in the media
2. your employer supports your participation in the training
3. you have followed secondary education, and professional education or training in media
4. you are used to work with computers
5. your speaking and writing skills in English (the course language) are sufficient
There are no restrictions on the age of the applicants or on the maximum number of participants from one given organisation or country. For most of our courses, we have additional requirements, related to the course content.
Target group
The course is designed for mid-career print, online and broadcast journalists, with at least three years experience in the field with special emphasis on the internet.
Course fee and fellowship
To cover the costs of participation, you have three options:
1. You or your organisation covers the costs. Upon request, we’ll provide you with detailed information about the costs involved of the course of your choice (info@rntc.nl)
2. You’ll find a sponsor or a grant to participate (for more information, visit: www.grantfinder.nl)
3. You’ll apply for a Fellowship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)
Nationals from the following countries are eligible for a NFP-fellowship: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
What is NFP? (fellowships)
Netherlands Fellowship Programme
The Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP) is a demand-driven fellowship programme designed to foster capacity building within organisations by providing training and education to their mid-career staff members. NFP-fellowships cover your travel costs, accommodation and course fee. NFP is funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the budget for development co-operation, and run by NUFFIC, the Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Half of the available fellowships are awarded to women, and simultaneously, half of the available budget is spent on candidates from sub-Saharan Africa. Apart from this, priority is given to candidates from deprived groups and/or from marginalized regions.
Who is eligible for NFP?
To be eligible for a scholarship under the Netherlands Fellowship Programmes you must meet the following criteria:
* You are a a national of one of the following 60 countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Autonomous Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Macedonia, Mali, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Surinam, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
* You are not applying for more than one course with the same NFP application deadline
* You are not employed by a multinational corporation, a UN organisation, the World Bank, the IMF, a bilateral or multinational donor organisation, or a large national and/or commercial organisation
* You have not already received two NFP fellowships for short courses in the past
* You have not already received an NFP fellowship for a short courses in the year prior to this fellowship application
What has changed in new procedure ?
Nuffic introduced a new application procedure for the NFP programme. The new procedure applies to applicants for the Soaps and Society course in 2011 and all courses in 2012.
* NFP applicants no longer have to receive a conditional letter of acceptance for the course they are applying for from RNTC before applying for an NFP fellowship
* RNTC course applications and NFP fellowship applications can be submitted at the same time
* NFP applications are no longer submitted to the Fellowship Officers of the appropriate Dutch Embassy but are submitted directly to the NUFFIC either online or by post
* NFP paper application forms can no longer be obtained from the Dutch Embassies but must be downloaded from the NUFFIC website
* NFP applicants can check the status of their application online and will be informed automatically of the progress, acceptance and/or rejection of their NFP application
Important dates
- Course dates: September 10 – October 19, 2012
- Media: Radio, Television and internet
- Type of Diploma: Certificate
- RNTC application deadline: January 15, 2012
- NFP applications: online between November 1, 2011 and February 1, 2012 (on paper until January 1, 2012)
- Deadline non fellowship applicants: July 15, 2012
Download the RNTC application form (doc) >>
Contact Information:
For inquiries: info@rntc.nl
For submissions: applications@rntc.nl
Website: http://www.rntc.nl
26 October 2010
Post-doctoral Fellowship: Medical History in Early-Modern Southeast Asia
Deadline: 1 December 2010
KITLV has established a scholarship for the study of Early-Modern Southeast Asia (EMSA), which is roughly defined as the period between the fifteenth century and the beginning of the Age of Modern Imperialism, around 1870.
For 2011, KITLV is looking for a historian, specialized in Southeast Asian medical history, who will participate in the KITLV project History of Health, Disease and Medicine in Southeast Asia. KITLV invites scholars who have obtained a PhD to apply for this Postdoc position. The beneficiary of an EMSA scholarship is expected to conduct his/ her project primarily at KITLV, and to prepare a substantial publication.
The fellowship amounts to 20,000 Euros. All expenditure will have to be covered from this sum, including transport, housing, insurance, and research costs. The fellow will be given research and office facilities at KITLV, in the pleasant town of Leiden, the Netherlands. In principle, candidates from outside the Netherlands will be expected to reside in the Netherlands during a period of 4 to 6 months. For people from the Netherlands the fellowship will cover a period of 3 months maximum.
Supervision will be provided by Prof. Peter Boomgaard, senior researcher KITLV. Applications for the 2011 scholarship should include a resume, a brief (2-3 page) research proposal, and a proposed timetable, and should be sent before 1 December 2010 to the email shown below.
Dr. Gerry van Klinken, Acting Head of Research at KITLV
Email: klinken@kitlv.nl
More information here.
Read more
KITLV has established a scholarship for the study of Early-Modern Southeast Asia (EMSA), which is roughly defined as the period between the fifteenth century and the beginning of the Age of Modern Imperialism, around 1870.
For 2011, KITLV is looking for a historian, specialized in Southeast Asian medical history, who will participate in the KITLV project History of Health, Disease and Medicine in Southeast Asia. KITLV invites scholars who have obtained a PhD to apply for this Postdoc position. The beneficiary of an EMSA scholarship is expected to conduct his/ her project primarily at KITLV, and to prepare a substantial publication.
The fellowship amounts to 20,000 Euros. All expenditure will have to be covered from this sum, including transport, housing, insurance, and research costs. The fellow will be given research and office facilities at KITLV, in the pleasant town of Leiden, the Netherlands. In principle, candidates from outside the Netherlands will be expected to reside in the Netherlands during a period of 4 to 6 months. For people from the Netherlands the fellowship will cover a period of 3 months maximum.
Supervision will be provided by Prof. Peter Boomgaard, senior researcher KITLV. Applications for the 2011 scholarship should include a resume, a brief (2-3 page) research proposal, and a proposed timetable, and should be sent before 1 December 2010 to the email shown below.
Dr. Gerry van Klinken, Acting Head of Research at KITLV
Email: klinken@kitlv.nl
More information here.
28 September 2010
Vacancy: Lectureship in Modern Middle-Eastern Studies, Universiteit Leiden
Deadline: 17 October 2010
LECTURESHIP in Modern Middle-Eastern Studies (m/f)
The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in Modern Middle-Eastern Studies. The lecturer is expected to combine disciplinary expertise with a regional focus on the Arab Middle East (e.g. Egypt, Syria, Arabian Peninsula).
Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2011 through August 2014, with the possibility of extensions of up to three years, and of tenure thereafter.
Since its foundation in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognised record of excellence in teaching and research. Leiden University is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Currently, the University has around 17,000 students and 4,000 staff.
The Faculty of Humanities consists of the Institutes for Area Studies, Creative & Performing Arts, Cultural Disciplines, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. It has about 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The faculty offers about 30 BA programmes and 45 MA programmes. The majority of the MA programmes are taught in English. The faculty has a Graduate School with an annual output of about 50 PhDs. Faculty researchers are involved in several of the University’s key research areas: Asian Modernities and Traditions; Global Interaction of People, Culture and Power through the Ages; Language Diversity in the World; Political Legitimacy: Institutions and Identities; and Brain Function and Dysfunction over the Lifespan.
As part of the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), Middle-Eastern Studies at Leiden University are committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives, on a solid foundation of excellent language skills, in a research environment that is further enhanced by the Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society (LUCIS), the Netherlands Institute for the Near East (NINO), the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) and the Netherlands Inter-university School for Islamic Studies (NISIS). Current staff in Middle-Eastern Studies have expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Art and Material Culture, Film Studies, History, Law, Language Pedagogy, Linguistics, Literature and the Performing Arts, Philology, Political Science, and Religious Studies.
Job description
* Original research involving primary sources and fieldwork as appropriate;
* Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, in lecture and seminar formats;
* Supervision of BA and MA theses;
* Supervision of PhD research;
* Acquisition of project funding;
* Administrative duties, commensurate with experience and level of appointment;
* Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
Requirements
* Excellent research qualities, visible in a PhD degree (candidates near completion of the degree may be considered) and a high-quality, internationally accessible publication record and fieldwork experience, as measured against relative seniority;
* Demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching practice;
* Disciplinary expertise in International Relations, History, Political Economy, Political Science or Sociology, with a focus on the Arab Middle East (e.g. Egypt, Syria, Arabian Peninsula), and openness to interdisciplinary cooperation;
* An excellent command of Arabic and, preferably, one other Middle-Eastern language;
* Commitment to the acquisition of research funding from national and international grant schemes;
* Administrative abilities, as measured against relative seniority;
* An excellent command of English. (If the lecturer is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to have acquired a good command of Dutch within two years from taking up duty. LIAS will make resources available to this end.)
Conditions of employment
The rank of lecturer (Universitair Docent) corresponds roughly to that of assistant professor in North-American terms. Salary range: from € 3195 to € 4970 per month, commensurate with qualifications, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply.
Review of applications will commence by 18 October 2010 and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries please contact"
Prof Maghiel van Crevel, LIAS Academic Director, m.vancrevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl Prof Petra Sijpesteijn, Professor of Arabic p.m.sijpestein@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Applications may be submitted in print or via email. They should cite reference no 10-185 and include letter of motivation including the applicant’s vision of Modern Middle-Eastern Studies a CV including a list of publications and courses taught a statement of teaching philosophy an outline of planned research (individual and/or team projects) the names, positions and email addresses of three referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Modern Middle-East Search Committee, at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl or
P&O FGW
PO Box 9515
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
More information here.
Read more
LECTURESHIP in Modern Middle-Eastern Studies (m/f)
The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in Modern Middle-Eastern Studies. The lecturer is expected to combine disciplinary expertise with a regional focus on the Arab Middle East (e.g. Egypt, Syria, Arabian Peninsula).
Initial appointment will be fixed-term from September 2011 through August 2014, with the possibility of extensions of up to three years, and of tenure thereafter.
Since its foundation in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognised record of excellence in teaching and research. Leiden University is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Currently, the University has around 17,000 students and 4,000 staff.
The Faculty of Humanities consists of the Institutes for Area Studies, Creative & Performing Arts, Cultural Disciplines, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. It has about 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The faculty offers about 30 BA programmes and 45 MA programmes. The majority of the MA programmes are taught in English. The faculty has a Graduate School with an annual output of about 50 PhDs. Faculty researchers are involved in several of the University’s key research areas: Asian Modernities and Traditions; Global Interaction of People, Culture and Power through the Ages; Language Diversity in the World; Political Legitimacy: Institutions and Identities; and Brain Function and Dysfunction over the Lifespan.
As part of the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), Middle-Eastern Studies at Leiden University are committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives, on a solid foundation of excellent language skills, in a research environment that is further enhanced by the Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society (LUCIS), the Netherlands Institute for the Near East (NINO), the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) and the Netherlands Inter-university School for Islamic Studies (NISIS). Current staff in Middle-Eastern Studies have expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Art and Material Culture, Film Studies, History, Law, Language Pedagogy, Linguistics, Literature and the Performing Arts, Philology, Political Science, and Religious Studies.
Job description
* Original research involving primary sources and fieldwork as appropriate;
* Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, in lecture and seminar formats;
* Supervision of BA and MA theses;
* Supervision of PhD research;
* Acquisition of project funding;
* Administrative duties, commensurate with experience and level of appointment;
* Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
Requirements
* Excellent research qualities, visible in a PhD degree (candidates near completion of the degree may be considered) and a high-quality, internationally accessible publication record and fieldwork experience, as measured against relative seniority;
* Demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching practice;
* Disciplinary expertise in International Relations, History, Political Economy, Political Science or Sociology, with a focus on the Arab Middle East (e.g. Egypt, Syria, Arabian Peninsula), and openness to interdisciplinary cooperation;
* An excellent command of Arabic and, preferably, one other Middle-Eastern language;
* Commitment to the acquisition of research funding from national and international grant schemes;
* Administrative abilities, as measured against relative seniority;
* An excellent command of English. (If the lecturer is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to have acquired a good command of Dutch within two years from taking up duty. LIAS will make resources available to this end.)
Conditions of employment
The rank of lecturer (Universitair Docent) corresponds roughly to that of assistant professor in North-American terms. Salary range: from € 3195 to € 4970 per month, commensurate with qualifications, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply.
Review of applications will commence by 18 October 2010 and continue until the position is filled. For inquiries please contact"
Prof Maghiel van Crevel, LIAS Academic Director, m.vancrevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl Prof Petra Sijpesteijn, Professor of Arabic p.m.sijpestein@hum.leidenuniv.nl
Applications may be submitted in print or via email. They should cite reference no 10-185 and include letter of motivation including the applicant’s vision of Modern Middle-Eastern Studies a CV including a list of publications and courses taught a statement of teaching philosophy an outline of planned research (individual and/or team projects) the names, positions and email addresses of three referees.
Applications should be addressed to the Modern Middle-East Search Committee, at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl or
P&O FGW
PO Box 9515
2300 RA Leiden
The Netherlands
More information here.
02 September 2010
Netherlands Fellowship Program: Communication Studies/Journalism
Deadline: 1 September, 1 October, 1 December 2010
Eligibility: residents of most Asian countries are eligible, see the NFP country list here
Reading/Application Fee: none
Prize/Payment: scholarship up to €85,000
Fellowships for PhD studies
The NFP PhD studies is one of the sub-programmes of the NFP. The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years.
PhD degrees can be pursued at one of the 21 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.
The fellowship
The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study programme is € 85,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the costs of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, etc. as specified in a personal budget and in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2010’.
Short Courses
The NFP short courses is one of the sub-programmes of the NFP. The duration of courses varies from two weeks to twelve months.
Educational institutions in the Netherlands offer international short courses providing professional training at post-secondary level in various fields of study. The courses lead to a Dutch certificate or a diploma.
The fellowship
An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellowship holder should continue to receive (at least partially) during the study period. The allowance is considered to be a contribution towards the cost of living for one person, whether in the Netherlands or in another country. It should be noted that NFP allowances are not sufficient to support family members, either in the home country or in the Netherlands.
An NFP fellowship, which is granted for the duration of the programme, is intended to provide a contribution towards the costs of living, to cover the costs of tuition fees, and the cost of visas, travel, insurance, thesis research, etc. as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders’.
List of programs may be viewed here.
Read more
Eligibility: residents of most Asian countries are eligible, see the NFP country list here
Reading/Application Fee: none
Prize/Payment: scholarship up to €85,000
Fellowships for PhD studies
The NFP PhD studies is one of the sub-programmes of the NFP. The maximum duration of a PhD fellowship is four years.
PhD degrees can be pursued at one of the 21 Dutch universities and institutes for international education.
The fellowship
The maximum NFP budget available for a PhD study programme is € 85,000. This amount is intended as a contribution towards the costs of living and to cover the costs of visas, travel, insurance, etc. as specified in a personal budget and in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders 2010’.
Short Courses
The NFP short courses is one of the sub-programmes of the NFP. The duration of courses varies from two weeks to twelve months.
Educational institutions in the Netherlands offer international short courses providing professional training at post-secondary level in various fields of study. The courses lead to a Dutch certificate or a diploma.
The fellowship
An NFP fellowship is intended to supplement the salary that the fellowship holder should continue to receive (at least partially) during the study period. The allowance is considered to be a contribution towards the cost of living for one person, whether in the Netherlands or in another country. It should be noted that NFP allowances are not sufficient to support family members, either in the home country or in the Netherlands.
An NFP fellowship, which is granted for the duration of the programme, is intended to provide a contribution towards the costs of living, to cover the costs of tuition fees, and the cost of visas, travel, insurance, thesis research, etc. as specified in the NFP booklet ‘Rules and regulations for fellowship holders’.
List of programs may be viewed here.
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