{"id":40561,"date":"2021-05-19T12:52:34","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T15:52:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alacip.org\/?p=40561"},"modified":"2021-05-19T13:57:22","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T16:57:22","slug":"llamada-para-5-becas-junior-senior-maria-sibylla-merian-centre-conviviality-inequality-in-latin-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alacip.org\/?p=40561","title":{"rendered":"Llamada para 5 Becas Junior & 4 Becas Senior – Maria Sibylla Merian Centre Conviviality-Inequality in Latin America"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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4 Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers
Duration: 9 months (01 March 2022 \u2013 30 November 2022)
Deadline for applications: 27 June 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mecila (Maria Sibylla Merian International Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences Conviviality-Inequality in Latin America) is a joint project of the following German and Latin American research institutions: Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin (coordination); Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut, Stiftung Preu\u00dfischer Kulturbesitz (Berlin); Universit\u00e4t zu K\u00f6ln (Cologne); Universidade de S\u00e3o Paulo and Centro Brasileiro de An\u00e1lise e Planejamento (S\u00e3o Paulo); Instituto de Investigaciones en Humanidades yCienciasSociales (Universidad Nacional de La Plata\/Conicet, La Plata); and El Colegio de M\u00e9xico (MexicoCity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and established in S\u00e3o Paulo in April 2017, Mecila cordially invitespostdoctoral researchers toapply for JuniorFellowships. Successful applicantsare expected to participate in an international research network thatfocuses on the co-constitution of conviviality and inequality from an interdisciplinary perspective. Accordingly, the Centre addresses the processes of negotiation, legitimation, transformation, and representation of existing hierarchies as they take place in everyday interactions and within institutions. The Centre is open to proposals focused on theoretical or empirical research as well as to all pertinent methods and sources. A general outline of the Centre\u2019s research programme is available on ourwebsite. Mecila will award 4 Junior Fellowships to excellent early-career scholars who have obtained their doctoral degree in the humanities or social sciences. Due to unforeseeable developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, recipients may be awarded a digital, hybrid, or in-person Fellowship. The duration of each Fellowship is 9 months (from 1 March to 30 November). If circumstances permit, inperson fellowships will take place in S\u00e3o Paulo. Even if in digital or hybrid form, fellows are still expected to commit fulltime to their proposed research activities at the Centre. For the duration of the
Fellowship, fellows will normally receive a monthly allowance, depending on individual circumstances and taking other forms of income before and during the fellowship into account. Alternatively, the fellowship can be used to finance a temporary replacement (buy-out).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A PhD degree in the humanities or social sciences obtained within the last 5 years from the
date of application
\u2022 A track record of training, research, and \/or publications in Mecila\u2019s subject areas
\u2022 Excellent command of the Englishlanguage
\u2022 Ability toandinterestinactivelyparticipatinginaninternational,interdisciplinary, and
collective researchenvironment
\u2022 An ambitious and innovative research project of relevance to Mecila that will enhance the
applicant\u2019s careerprospects<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Undertake at leastone relevant activity (e.g. a lecture) atEl Colegio deM\u00e9xico,MexicoCity or
at Instituto de Investigaciones en Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales (Universidad Nacional de
La Plata\/Conicet) in La Plata, Argentina
Applicants must send the following documents in English, Spanish or Portuguese via e-mail as a
single pdf-attachment no later than 27 June 2021 to the Coordination Office in S\u00e3o Paulo
(mecila@cebrap.org.br):
\u2022 Motivation letter (max. 500words)
\u2022 Research outline describing current research and envisioned contribution to the Centre
(max. 1.500 words)
\u2022 Work plan detailing how the proposed project will be realised during the stay at the Centre
\u2022 Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications from prospective SeniorFellows willbe submittedto a peer-reviewprocess. The primary selection criterion is the applicant\u2019s potential to yield original and excellent research results through a Mecila Senior Fellowship. The scientific merit of the project will be assessed in terms of its originality, the importance of the scientific questions addressed, and its relevance to Mecila. An appropriate methodology and a feasible time frame will also be part of the assessment. Final decisions will be taken by Mecila\u2019s Executive Board, in close consultation with its Advisory Board and Ethics Committee, aiming at disciplinary and gender balance as well as intersectional equity and an adequate regional representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We aim to inform the applicants of the selection results by 30 November 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further inquiries regarding the Fellowship or the application process, please refer to our FAQ
available at Mecila\u2019s website.In case of further questions please contact Mecila\u2019s Coordination Office in
S\u00e3o Paulo via e-mail (mecila@cebrap.org.br).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5 Fellowships for Experienced Scholars
Duration: 9 months (01 March 2022 \u2013 30 November 2022)
Deadline for applications: 27 June 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mecila (Maria Sibylla Merian International Centre for Advanced Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences Conviviality-Inequality in Latin America) is a joint project of the following German and Latin American research institutions: Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin (coordination); Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut (Berlin); Universit\u00e4t zu K\u00f6ln (Cologne); Universidade de S\u00e3o Paulo and Centro Brasileiro de An\u00e1lise e Planejamento (S\u00e3o Paulo); Instituto de Investigaciones en Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales (Universidad Nacional de La Plata\/Conicet, La Plata); and El Colegio de M\u00e9xico (MexicoCity). Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and established in S\u00e3o Paulo in April 2017, Mecila cordially invites experienced scholars to apply for its Senior Fellowships. Successful applicants are expected to participate in an international research network that focuses on the co-constitution of conviviality and inequality from an interdisciplinary perspective. Accordingly, the Centre addresses the processes of negotiation, legitimation, transformation, and representation of existing hierarchies as they take place in everyday interactions and within institutions. The Centre is open to proposals focused on theoretical or empirical research as well as to all pertinent methods and sources. A general outline of the Centre\u2019s research programme is available on ourwebsite.
Mecila will award 5 Senior Fellowships to selected candidates. Due to unforeseeable developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, recipients may be awarded a digital, hybrid, or in-person Fellowship. The duration of each Fellowship is 9 months (from 1 March to 30 November), in-person fellowships will take place in S\u00e3o Paulo. Remuneration depends on individual circumstances. The fellowship can be used to finance a temporary replacement(buy-out).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 A senior position at a university or research institution, or comparable qualifications. Scholars
must be internationally recognised for having a significant impact on their field of research.
\u2022 A track record of research and publications on Mecila\u2019s subject areas
\u2022 Excellent command of the Englishlanguage
\u2022 Ability to and interest in actively participating in an international and interdisciplinary
research environment
\u2022 Develop an independent research project in the field of conviviality-inequality, making a
contribution to the project\u2019s Research Areas
\u2022 Participate actively in the Centre\u2019s activities (including the weekly colloquia) and engage in
interdisciplinary exchange
\u2022 Present and discuss scientific research results within and outside the Centre
\u2022 Contribute at least one issue to Mecila\u2019s Working PaperSeries
\u2022 Contribute at least one outreach activity (interview, blog entry, video, public lecture, policy
paper, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Undertake at leastone relevant activity (e.g. a lecture) atEl Colegio deM\u00e9xico,MexicoCity or
at Instituto de Investigaciones en Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales (Universidad Nacional de
La Plata\/Conicet) in La Plata, Argentina<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applicants must send the following documents in English, Spanish or Portuguese via e-mail as a
single pdf-attachment no later than 27 June 2021 to the Coordination Office in S\u00e3o Paulo
(mecila@cebrap.org.br):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Motivation letter (max. 500words)
\u2022 Research outline describing current research and envisioned contribution to the Centre
(max. 1.500 words)
\u2022 Work plan detailing how the proposed project will be realised during the stay at the Centre
\u2022 Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications from prospective SeniorFellows willbe submittedto a peer-reviewprocess. The primary selection criterion is the applicant\u2019s potential to yield original and excellent research results through a Mecila Senior Fellowship. The scientific merit of the project will be assessed in terms of its originality, the importance of the scientific questions addressed, and its relevance to Mecila. An appropriate methodology and a feasible time frame will also be part of the assessment. Final decisions will be taken by Mecila\u2019s Executive Board, in close consultation with its Advisory Board and Ethics Committee, aiming at disciplinary and gender balance as well as intersectional equity and an adequate regional representation. We aim to inform the applicants of the selection results by 30 November 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For further inquiries regarding the Fellowship or the application process, please refer to our FAQ available at Mecila\u2019s website.In case of further questions please contact Mecila\u2019s Coordination Office in S\u00e3o Paulo via e-mail (mecila@cebrap.org.br).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By applying to this Fellowship you consent that we use the information you provide for the Fellowship
process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

+Info<\/strong>: https:\/\/mecila.net\/homepage<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mecila<\/strong>, the Maria Sibylla Merian Centre Conviviality-Inequality in Latin America<\/strong><\/em>, is one of five international centres for advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences financed by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)<\/strong> in cooperation with local institutions and funding agencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mecila is an academic consortium composed of three German institutions: Freie Universit\u00e4t Berlin<\/strong> (coordination), Universit\u00e4t zu K\u00f6ln<\/strong>, and Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut<\/strong> (Stiftung Preu\u00dfischer Kulturbesitz); and four Latin American institutions: Universidade de S\u00e3o Paulo<\/strong>, Centro Brasileiro de An\u00e1lise e Planejamento<\/strong>, El Colegio de M\u00e9xico<\/strong>, and Instituto de Investigaciones en Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales<\/strong> (CONICET \/ Universidad Nacional de La Plata). The Centre aims at developing cutting-edge research through horizontal interdisciplinary cooperation among scholars from Germany, Latin America, the Caribbean, and other regions of the world, drawing on long-term collaborative ties between the consortium institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mecila\u2019s headquarters are in S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil. Its activities take place at all seven member institutions, as well as at other cooperating institutions with joint projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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