College Scholarships for International students at Columbia University USA

The following information, guide, aplication and latest updates about College Scholarships Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Columbia University, USA

Eligibility:
Candidates will be considered only if:

• They received their first doctorate from a recognized university no earlier than August 1, 2010.
• They will be able to provide certification of their doctorate by August 1, 2012. Those who have not completed their degree at the time of application must provide a statement from an adviser citing the expected date of completion.
• They do not hold or have not held a tenure or tenure-track position.
• They can fluently speak, publish, and teach in English.
• They submit a completed application. International applicants are encouraged to apply. If selected, Columbia University will sponsor the appropriate visa.

Scholarships for International students: Yes

Scholarship Description: The Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University seeks 2-4 post-doctoral scholars for research fellowships for the 2012-2013 academic year, with option to extend for an additional year. The fellowship is open to scholars who have or will obtain their doctorate between August 2010 and August 2012, and who have not held tenure-track positions. The post-doctoral fellowship of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University brings together an innovative group of interdisciplinary researchers from around the world and encourages interdisciplinary, transnational research. The fellowship provides emerging scholars the opportunity to work with distinguished faculty and a figurative space for collaborative research and publication. Fellows teach one course per academic year. Scholars from any discipline may apply, provided they illustrate how their work will contribute to Global Thought’s research and teaching agenda. Fellows receive an annual salary of $55,000.00.

Scholarships for International students Application Deadline: October 31, 2011.

Study Subject(s): Anthropology, Middle Eastern, South Asian, African Studies, Economics, East Asian Languages & Cultures, Geography, History, International Affairs, Latin American Studies, Law, Philosophy, Political Science, Public Health , Sociology
College Scholarships Level: Postdoctoral
Scholarship Provider: Global Thought at Columbia University, USA
Scholarship can be taken at: USA

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