Memoria Romana

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Max Planck International Research Prize in the Humanities

The Max-Planck International Research Award Project

Memoria Romana

Ruhr-University Bochum

announces effective 1 September, 2010:


[1] 8 International Doctoral Fellowships


on subjects relating to memory and memorialization in the areas of Roman history, literature, archaeology, art, and religion, with a tenure of one year and the possibility of renewal for a second year. Recipients can pursue their research at any location of their choice but will collaborate with Prof. Karl Galinsky and will come to Bochum, Rome, or London periodically for colloquia and discussion with other recipients. Costs of such travel will be defrayed by the Project.


[2] International Research Stipends primarily for younger scholars


to support projects in the same subject areas. These are subventions of maximally 3,000 EUR especially for projects leading to publication. They may include, e.g., travel to museums, libraries, and archaeological sites.


Applicants from all countries are eligible for these awards. More information about the requirements and application procedures can be found here.


Applications will be considered every three months. Deadlines for receiving applications are 1 November 2010, 1 February 2011, 1 May 2011, 1 August 2011, and 15 December 2011. Applications should be sent to Mr. Johannes Gross electronically (johannes.gross@rub.de) or by mail:


Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Seminar für Klassische Philologie

GB 2/157

44780 Bochum

Germany


For further information, please contact Mr. Gross or Prof. Karl Galinsky (galinsky@mail.utexas.edu).


Last update: Sept. 26, 2011 (s_davies@mail.utexas.edu)

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