MA and PhD Scholarships in Byzantine Studies (2020-2021)

MA and PhD Scholarships in Byzantine Studies (2020-2021)

                 (I) MELLON FOUNDATION 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 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships are open to candidates applying to the M.A. program of the History Department at Bogazici University. Applicants from any country with an interest in Byzantine history, art history, and archaeology are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship is funded by the 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 15 May 2020 (5:00 PM local time). 

For application procedures:

http://adaylar.bogazici.edu.tr/tr-TR/Anasayfa

https://hist.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/duyurular/lisansustu-basvurulari

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

 (II) MELLON FOUNDATION 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 2020-2021 academic year. The scholarships are open to candidates applying to the Ph.D. program of the History Department at Bogazici University. Applicants from any country with an interest in Byzantine history, art history, and archaeology are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship is funded by the 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 15 May 2020 (5:00 PM local time). 

For application procedures:

http://adaylar.bogazici.edu.tr/tr-TR/Anasayfa

https://hist.bogazici.edu.tr/tr/duyurular/lisansustu-basvurulari

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

  (III) MELLON FOUNDATION SHORT-TERM TRAVEL GRANTS IN BYZANTINE STUDIES FOR M.A. AND PH.D. STUDENTS

The Byzantine Studies Research Center at Bogazici University is pleased to announce short-term travel grants 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, for participating in a conference, or for conducting research in libraries and/or museums within or outside Turkey during the 2020-2021 academic year. Each grant, funded by the Mellon Foundation, offers up to $1,500 for the above-mentioned expenses to be spent during the 2020-2021 academic year.

Candidates should submit their application to the Byzantine Studies Research Center at Bogazici University before 29 May 2020. The application file should be in English and include a statement of purpose (a project proposal if the trip is intended for research), 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

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