Deadline: 18 October 2024 [14:00 CEST]
The Max Weber Programme (MWP) at the European University Institute (EUI) is a unique postdoctoral programme in the historical and social sciences in Europe. It is open to applicants who are within 5 years from the completion of their PhD, from anywhere in the world, regardless of nationality. The Programme is highly selective, with an annual acceptance rate of <5% for a total of 55-60 Fellowships in the fields of political and social sciences, economics, law, and history. Preference is given to applicants who have only just completed their doctorate and have not had a postdoctoral fellowship before. Selected Fellows will benefit from the stimulating combination of a global programme located in the heart of Europe offering a broad menu of multidisciplinary and disciplinary activities.
The Programme awards 1- and 2-year fellowships according to departments. In extraordinary cases only, a fellowship can be extended to a third year.
The grant provided by the Fellowship is currently 2,500 EUR per month plus - when appropriate - a family allowance. Fellows in the Department of Economics and Political and Social Sciences who stay on for a second year will have the possibility of applying for a Part-time assistant professor contract (level ASSPR6/3) for 12 months involving some teaching duties and mentoring Ph.D. researchers: net remuneration would be approximately 850 EUR in addition to the monthly grant. The MWP operates a parental leave policy.
In addition to the scholarships funded by the Max Weber Programme itself, there are additional grants available that are funded by governments/foundations in Finland, Germany, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Japan to which nationals of these countries (and in some cases residents in these countries) may also apply. Suitable applicants of any nationality may also apply for a second year at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva (IHEID).
NB the availability of special grants varies from year to year – in some years more countries and agencies may offer grants and in others fewer. Up-to-date details can be found under the Information for Applicants tab. We automatically consider eligible applicants for these opportunities.
We additionally encourage candidates from the Widening countries* to apply.
The Max Weber Fellows enjoy the superb research facilities of the European University Institute (including an outstanding library, a shared office space, and a personal research fund of 1000 EUR - 2000 EUR for second- or third-year Economics Fellows who are on the job market). The MWP is unique among postdoctoral programmes in helping Fellows to become full members of a global academic community.
Fellows are given training and support in all aspects of an academic career – from publishing and presenting, teaching, applying for research grants and jobs. A particular focus is placed on communicating effectively in English to different kinds of academic audiences.
Its placement record is second to none: most Max Weber Fellows secure an academic position in the finest institutions around the world upon completion of the Programme.
- Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Kosovo1, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine
1This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244(1999) and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.
Eligibility
- PhD holders (or those with official approval to defend their thesis) within five years of completion.
- Scholars from any country, regardless of nationality.
- Research interests in political and social sciences, economics, law, or history.
- Strong English language proficiency (level C1 of the CEFR).
Benefits
- Fellows receive a basic grant of 2,500 EUR per month.
- In the second year, Fellows in Economics and Political and Social Sciences can earn an additional 850 EUR per month through a part-time assistant professor contract.
- Family allowances include a household allowance of up to 310 EUR per month for partners with incomes below 2,000 EUR and a dependents’ allowance of 210 EUR per month per child.
- Fellows are eligible for up to four months of paid parental leave if they have a child during the Fellowship.
- Fellows receive 1,000 EUR annually for research expenses and can apply for up to an additional 1,000 EUR for conference participation or job interviews.
- Travel reimbursement covers first-class rail or economy-class airfare up to 1,200 EUR for the Fellow’s incoming and outgoing trips.
Applications have to be submitted through the Online Application Form.
There are two distinct phases in the application process:
1. Register your application as early as possible.
You are encouraged to register your application, by inserting your personal details and referee details as soon as possible. This is important to allow sufficient time for your referees to submit the reference letters before the deadline. References will not be accepted after the deadline.
2. Submit your application by the deadline 18 October 2024 at 14:00 CEST. (applications may be submitted until 14:00 CEST on 18 October 2024).
Once you have registered your application you may continue to work on the application details and attachments until the deadline of 18 October 2024 (14:00 CEST). Submit the application only when you have filled in all the information correctly and have successfully uploaded the final version of the attachments.
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