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SENIOR PROFESSORSHIPS IN
AMERICAN CULTURE
Award #0334
Number of Awards: Approximately 3
Category: Lecturing/Research
Grant Activity: The research and lecturing
components of the grant should be equal. The
applicant must offer at least one substantial course
to graduate students (master’s or Ph.D.) in his or
her own field of expertise. This module must be an
extra option for students, not just a regular course
from the existing curriculum. Professors will be
encouraged to lecture occasionally at other Dutch
universities, take part in conferences and seminars
and share their knowledge in other ways, as well.
The professor should be available for students
seeking advice for at least half a day each week.
All practical details and information regarding
reading lists, assignments, books, materials
required, type of course (lecture, seminar) are
agreed upon between the host and the grantee.
Specialization(s): American history, law,
economics, political sciences, sociology, literature,
communications, music, art history, theater, or
other areas of American cultural studies.
Additional Qualifications: Full professor with at
least 5 years of teaching experience.
Language: Lecturing is in English. The Dutch
language ability should be commensurate with the
requirements of the research field.
Location(s): Grantees can affiliate themselves with
any university in the Netherlands where teaching
can be done in English. Preference will be given
to applicants affiliated with Faculties of Letters or
Faculties of Culture
Length of Grant: 4 months
Starting Date: September 2010 or January/
February 2011
Comments: A letter of invitation from the host
institution is required. The hosting universities will
assist in finding appropriate housing.
Deadline: August 1, 2009
norway
Summary: Approximately 10 awards for lecturing,
lecturing/research or research from among the
award categories listed below. See also regional and
special programs in Europe.
Program Overview: The academic year runs from
mid-August to mid-December and mid-January to
mid-June. For general information on Norway, go to
www.cies.org/country/norway.htm.
Staff: Senior Program Officer Jean McPeek,
202.686.6246, jmcpeek@cies.iie.org or Program
Associate Kevin Orchison, 202.686.7852,
korchison@cies.iie.org
ALL DISCIPLINES
Award #0335
Number of Awards: Approximately 6
Category: Lecturing, Lecturing/Research or
Research
Grant Activity: Lecture or conduct research, or
both, in area of interest.
Additional Qualifications: Ph.D. strongly preferred
for disciplines in which that is the typical terminal
degree.
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Language: English is sufficient for lecturing.
Proficiency in host language may be an advantage
but is not required.
Location(s): Applicants are encouraged to
arrange host affiliation. A letter of invitation is
recommended.
Length of Grant: 3 months to 6 months
Starting Date: Between mid-August 2010 and May
2011
Comments: Research proposals focused on polar
studies, energy research or climate change are
especially welcome. The Research Council of
Norway has identified a number of Norwegian
Centers of Excellence and Centers in researchbased
innovation in fields such as mathematics,
geohazards, petroleum research, medieval studies,
maritime studies, civil war studies and more. See
www.forskningsradet.no (click the link for the
English version) for lists of centers and further
information. Projects should not be planned for
the summer months unless there are very specific
reasons for doing so (for example, life cycle of
animals being studied).
Deadline: August 1, 2009
AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE
Award #0336
Category: Lecturing or Lecturing/Research
Grant Activity: Participate in a team-taught
survey course in American literature and culture
with plenary lectures (about 150 students) and
seminars (20-25 students) during the fall semester
(). Conduct seminars
at the undergraduate level on topics to be
determined depending on the special interests of
the grantee during both fall and spring semesters.
Participate in tutorials, student advising and
grading. Opportunity for research in scholar’s
area of interest.
Specialization(s): Any area of American
literature and culture, or American studies with
a specialization that includes literature. The host
department is a foreign language department and
creative writing is not relevant.
Additional Qualifications: Ph.D. with teaching
experience.
Language: English is sufficient.
Location(s): Department of Foreign Languages,
University of Bergen, Bergen
Length of Grant: 10 months
Starting Date: Mid-August 2010
Comments: Contact Professor Leiv Egil Breivik
at leiv.breivik@uib.no, Dr. Zeljka Svrljuga at
zeljka.svrljuga@uib.no or Dr. Oyunn Hestetun
at oyunn.hestetun@uib.no for additional details.
Visit www.uib.no/info/english for further
information on the University of Bergen. A
letter of invitation is not required. An office with
computer facilities will be provided, and the host
department will offer assistance in arranging
housing.
Deadline: August 1, 2009
AMERICAN LITERATURE, CULTURE
OR HISTORY
Award #0337
Category: Lecturing or Lecturing/Research
Grant Activity: Teach undergraduate courses
and conduct evaluations and examinations.
Click here to go to online application.
Contribution to staff seminars will be welcome.
Research opportunities available.
Additional Qualifications: Ph.D. and rank of
assistant professor or above
Language: English is sufficient.
Location(s): University of Agder, Kristiansand
Length of Grant: 10 months
Starting Date: August 15, 2010
Comments: The University of Agder is seeking
applicants to complement their American studies
courses. This includes lecturing and seminar
(group) work at the undergraduate level for the
Bachelors program and participation in some
aspects of the English for Educators program
(Almenn lærerutdanning), up to 8 hours per week.
Courses include Introduction to American Studies,
a survey course in American literature and society,
and American Culture, a 4-hour per week seminar
that may be composed by the instructor (typical
examples “Religion in America” and “Immigration
Literature”). Seminar (group) classes contain 20-25
students. Students are required to acquire core texts
on their own. Additional assignments are either
distributed as a pdf file on the University intranet or
else as a part of a printed (purchased) compendium.
For additional details, contact Professor Michael
J. Prince, michael.j.prince@uia.no. For further
information on the University of Agder, visit www.
uia.no/en. A letter of invitation is not required.
Deadline: August 1, 2009
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
Award #0338
Number of Awards: Approximately 2
Category: Research
Grant Activity: Conduct collaborative postdoctoral
research on any environmental science issue.
Research proposals focused on climate change that
acknowledge the strategic and scholarly work being
undertaken in the arctic regions of Norway on this
topic are especially welcome. Scholars may be
asked to present on their research while in Norway.
Specialization(s): Open to scholars in any natural
science discipline.
Additional Qualifications: Ph.D. is required.
Professionals and non-academics will not be
considered.
Language: English is sufficient.
Location(s): Affiliations will be arranged in
coordination with the Norwegian Fulbright
Commission.
Length of Grant: 9 months
Starting Date: Between mid-August 2010 and May
2011
Comments: Up to two awards will be offered.
Proposals should have a significant collaborative
component or demonstrate clear opportunities for
creating collaborative links beyond the specific
award period.
Deadline: August 1, 2009
ROVING SCHOLAR IN AMERICAN
STUDIES (LOWER SECONDARY LEVEL)
Award #0339
Category: Lecturing
Grant Activity: Serve as a roving scholar
in American studies. The scholar will visit
lower secondary schools (student ages 14-16)
and teacher conferences to give up-to-date