About the fellowship
Bronisław Geremek (1932–2008), scholar, intellectual and politician, a passionate Pole and exemplary European, was a source of intellectual inspiration as well as a model for prudent action and moral decency for many. Geremek was a supporter of the IWM almost from its inception and a member of its Board of Patrons until his death. The fellowship program commemorates his name and work.
Objective
The Bronisław Geremek Fellowship aims to foster the study and reflection of Polish national heritage in the context of European tradition. The fellowships enable Polish senior and junior researchers to work on a research project of their own choice. The fellowships are open to all academic disciplines in the humanities and social sciences; research proposals related to one of the Institute’s main research fields are strongly encourage.
Conditions
Bronisław Geremek Fellows will be invited to spend the academic year 2017/18 (ten months from September 2017 to June 2018) at the IWM to pursue their research projects. Senior Visiting Fellows will receive a stipend of EUR 3,800 per month, Junior Visiting Fellows EUR 1,800 per month to cover accommodation, living expenses, travel, health insurance and incidentals related to their stay in Vienna.
In addition, the IWM provides the fellows with an office including access to internet, in-house research and administrative facilities as well as other services free of charge. The fellows will join the scholarly community and participate in the activities of the Institute.
Eligibility
Candidates for the Bronisław Geremek Junior Visiting Fellowship
- must be Polish citizens or permanently reside in Poland
- must currently pursue a doctoral degree or have recently obtained a Ph.D. in any discipline in the humanities or social sciences
- must not be older than 35 years
To APPLY click "Further official information" below and fill the application form.