Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative Research Projects in Sub-Saharan and North Africa
The call is open to applications from the humanities, including disciplines such as history, cultural anthropology, archaeology, cultural studies, philosophy, literature, linguistics, musicology, art history, media studies, visual studies, and religious studies. Proposed projects should have a strong reference to current questions and problems concerning Sub-Saharan or North Africa (comparative perspectives are also welcome). In addition, they should transcend disciplinary boundaries and limitations. More specifically, projects understanding African countries as entangled in global interdependencies, referring both to North-South as well as SouthSouth relations, are especially encouraged. Similarly, transcultural dimensions as well as bridging the linguistic (anglophone/francophone/ lusophone) divide in Africa can constitute important aspects of such projects. Accordingly, possible topics of research include: the history of Africa and its relevance for today, cultural and social phenomena such as mobility and migration, the role of transit countries in Africa, cross-border relations, linguistic and ethnic diversity, the new media (e.g. social media) as well as social movements, civil society, or the impact of climate change on Africa (considering the perspective of the humanities). Social, economic as well as political approaches can be included but should not be the main focus of the projectWorth
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Salaries for the fellow (and for MA and/or Ph.D. students)
Non-personnel costs for e. g. consumables, equipment, travel, and administration of up to 110,000 EUR for junior fellows and of up to 145,000 EUR for senior fellows.
The budget may include a 3 salary for one lecturer to reduce the personal teaching workload of the applicant.
Additional funds can be applied for (1) an additional lecturer for the African host institution, (2) the cooperation with a German academic partner institution, (3) the cooperation with a postdoctoral fellow based in Germany, (4) the mentorship program
DEADLINE: October 1st, 2015
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