The Centre for Studies in Religion and Society invites applications from
scholars in Canada or abroad for visiting fellowship appointments of up to 12
months' duration during the 2014/15 academic year.
Purpose
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide research space and an
environment conducive to writing and reflection to scholars working on research
projects in the area of religion and society.
Topics
The centre welcomes applications from all disciplinary backgrounds for
projects that meet its mandate of promoting the scholarly study of religion in
relation to any and all aspects of society and culture, both contemporary and
historical. Topics may include, but are not limited to, examinations of
religious themes within the areas of ethics, health, law, environment,
technology, government and public policy, human conflict, art, literature, the
media and currents and debates in philosophy and the natural sciences.
Value
Private office space centrally located on the scenic University of
Victoria campus; a congenial, retreat-like setting; university privileges;
enhanced opportunities for research networking and exchange; participation in
the centre's wide range of scholarly and social activities. This is a non-stipendiary appointment with
no cash value.
Number
Four to six fellowships are offered annually. Ordinarily, fellows stay
between 3 months to 12 months, but the centre will consider request for
research terms of any length.
Eligibility
Canadian and international scholars; emeritus scholars; new scholars;
scholars on sabbatical leave from their regular academic appointments.
Conditions
Successful applicants will
- conduct
their work in the centre's quarters
- participate
actively in the programs and activities of the Centre
- give
at least one public seminar or lecture on the theme of their research
- acknowledge
the CSRS in all publications arising from the fellowship and notify the
centre of any such books or articles for inclusion in our database.
Application Deadlines: June 30 (for winter/spring arrival); January 31
(for summer/fall arrival)
For more information and application please visit the University of Victoria Visiting Research Fellowships page.
