MA and PhD Scholarships in Byzantine Studies

  (I) ANDREW W. MELLON SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE M.A. PROGRAM IN BYZANTINE STUDIES

The Byzantine Studies Research Center at Bogazici University is pleased to announce three scholarships for the M.A. program in the field of Byzantine studies at the Department of History for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarships are open to future applicants as well as current students enrolled in the M.A. program of the department. Applicants from any country with an interest in Byzantine history, art history, and archaeology are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation on the basis of an annual total of $6,000 net for the duration of two years, provided that the accepted candidates continue to meet necessary academic requirements. Successful foreign candidates living abroad will be eligible for a supplementary grant (max. $1,500) towards one-time airfare and health insurance. Please note that recipients of the scholarship cannot be employed in any other institution.

Applicants should follow the admission procedures for the M.A. program of the History Department at Bogazici University, specifically indicating their wish to be considered for the scholarship in their statement of purpose. Application deadline is 13 April 2018 (5:00 PM local time). 

For application procedures:

http://adaylar.bogazici.edu.tr/en-EN/Home

http://hist.bogazici.edu.tr/content/student-application-information

Current students enrolled in the department should apply directly to the Byzantine Studies Research Center with a statement of purpose written in English and a current transcript by 4 May 2018.

Questions can be addressed to: byzantinestudies@bogazici.edu.tr

                 (II) ANDREW W. MELLON SCHOLARSHIP FOR THE PH.D. PROGRAM IN BYZANTINE STUDIES

The Byzantine Studies Research Center at Bogazici University is pleased to announce one scholarship for the Ph.D. program in the field of Byzantine studies at the Department of History for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarship is open to future applicants as well as current students enrolled in the Ph.D. program of the department. Applicants from any country with an interest in Byzantine history, art history, and archaeology are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship is funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation on the basis of an annual total of $9,000 net for the duration of three years, provided that the accepted candidate continues to meet necessary academic requirements. A successful foreign candidate living abroad will be eligible for a supplementary grant (max. $1,500) towards one-time airfare and health insurance. Please note that the recipient of the scholarship cannot be employed in any other institution.

Applicants should follow the admission procedures for the Ph.D. program of the History Department at Bogazici University, specifically indicating their wish to be considered for the scholarship in their statement of purpose. Application deadline is 13 April 2018 (5:00 PM local time). 

For application procedures:

http://adaylar.bogazici.edu.tr/en-EN/Home

http://hist.bogazici.edu.tr/content/student-application-information

Current students enrolled in the department should apply directly to the Byzantine Studies Research Center with a statement of purpose written in English and a current transcript by 4 May 2018.

Questions can be addressed to: byzantinestudies@bogazici.edu.tr

                 (III) ANDREW W. MELLON SHORT-TERM RESEARCH GRANT IN BYZANTINE STUDIES

                                                         FOR M.A. AND PH.D. STUDENTS

The Byzantine Studies Research Center at Bogazici University is pleased to announce one short-term research project grant in the field of Byzantine studies for M.A. or Ph.D. students enrolled at the Department of History, Bogazici University. The aim of the grant is to sponsor the expenses of the successful candidate for acquiring language skills and/or for conducting research in libraries and/or museums within or outside Turkey in 2018. The grant, funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, offers up to $1,400 for the above-mentioned expenses to be spent in 2018.

Candidates should submit their application to the Byzantine Studies Research Center at Bogazici University before 6 May 2018. The application file should be in English and include a research project proposal, an expected budget for expenses, a detailed CV, and a transcript.

Applications should be sent both in electronic format by e-mail and as a hardcopy to:

E-mail:  byzantinestudies@bogazici.edu.tr

Address: Byzantine Studies Fellowships Committee, Department of History, Bogazici University, Bebek 34342, Istanbul, Turkey