[ecrea] four months VSP Fellow for the academic year 2017/2018

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS CEU) in collaboration with the 
Visual Studies Platform (VSP) invites applications for a four months VSP 
Fellow for the academic year 2017/2018 (Fall/Winter term). The 
residential fellowship is offered on a competitive basis to a junior 
scholar whose research engages innovatively with various visual media 
including film and digital technologies. The fellow will teach one 
course as part of the Visual Theory and Practice curriculum that will be 
open to all students of the university. The program aims to promote 
projects that would advance the development of Visual Studies at CEU and 
contribute to its curricula. As fellow of the IAS he/she will also be 
part of its fellow community and may participate in all IAS activities. 
http://ias.ceu.edu/
 VSP is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore and propose 
innovative approaches to research and teaching visual imagery in the 
humanities and social sciences and foster expertise in this field across 
the university. IAS CEU is a university-based institute for advanced 
study. It provides a stimulating environment in which fellows can devote 
themselves to research and share their work with peers through weekly 
seminars and other community programs.
VSP is an interdisciplinary initiative designed to explore and propose 
innovative approaches to research and teaching visual imagery in the 
humanities and social sciences and foster expertise in this field across 
the university. IAS CEU is a university-based institute for advanced 
study. It provides a stimulating environment in which fellows can devote 
themselves to research and share their work with peers through weekly 
seminars and other community programs. Potential candidates are 
encouraged to check the website (www.vsp.ceu.edu ) and contact VSP for 
more information at (vsp /at/ ceu.edu)

Fellowship includes:
VSP fellowship includes a net allowance of EUR 1,500 per month + 
accommodation in the Wallenberg Guesthouse, shared office space at IAS / 
CEU premises as available and support from the Visual Studies Platform 
and CEU Mirabaud Media Lab.  Awarded fellows are responsible for their 
own travel arrangements and health insurance. Fellows are required to be 
in continuous residence for the duration of the scholarship.

Requirements:
Applications are expected from scholars who:
- hold a university degree in visual culture, film studies, digital 
media or related fields (PhD level)
- have a track record of research, teaching and visual practice
- are fluent in English.

How to apply?

Applicants should send the following materials in ONE pdf document to 
the following address: (advert /at/ ceu.edu), including job code in subject 
line: 2017/040
- a comprehensive CV
- a cover letter which indicates their research plans during the 
residence and intended contribution to the Visual Studies Platform 
activities and curriculum
- a document which describes a concrete research project to be developed 
while in residence (max 1,500 words, which does not include references)
- a proposed course syllabus to be taught as part of the Visual Theory 
and Practice curriculum

There is no restriction concerning citizenship, race, gender, or age.

Selection process:

Selection will be based on the submitted materials. However the 
selection committee reserves the right, if necessary for the decision, 
to ask for further elaboration of the project or proposed course as well 
as for letters of recommendation or a Skype interview.

Application schedule:

Application deadline: April 15, 2017 (midnight Central European Time).

Applicants will be notified at the latest by May 30, 2017.

Fellowships are awarded for the academic year 2017/18.

 About CEU
Central European University (CEU) is a graduate research-intensive 
university specializing in the social sciences and humanities, public 
policy and management. It is located in Budapest, and accredited in the 
United States and Hungary. CEU's mission is to promote academic 
excellence, state-of-the-art research, and civic engagement, in order to 
contribute to the development of open societies in Central and Eastern 
Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other emerging democracies 
throughout the world. CEU offers both Master's and doctoral programs, 
and enrolls more than 1400 students from 100 countries. The teaching 
staff consists of more than 180 resident faculty, from over 40 
countries, and a large number of prominent visiting scholars from around 
the world. The language of instruction is English.
For more information please visit www.ceu.edu


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