Call for Applications! MA/MSc in International and World History | Colombia University | London School of Economics

MA/MSc in International and World History Columbia University | London School of Economics

Dear Colleague, On behalf of the dual MA/MSc in International and World History at Columbia University and the London School of Economics, we would appreciate it if you could circulate the following call for applications (or include it in your upcoming listserv). We have also included a downloadable flyer for you to reference or distribute. Our application for Fall 2023 is now open and our priority application deadline is January 13th. We also have a final application deadline March 16th. We are now offering up to 66% fellowships to approximately 3/4 of the incoming class.   We look forward to connecting with your students!  Sincerely, MA/MSc in International and World History Columbia University and the London School of Economics worldhistory.columbia.edu

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CFA: Postdoctoral Fellowship in History and Cornerstone

Deadline: December 30, 2019

The Department of History at Purdue University, West Lafayette campus, invites applications for a one-year renewable Postdoctoral Fellowship in History (August 17, 2020 - May 16, 2021).  We seek a historian of exceptional promise who will contribute to the excellence of our department and the College’s Cornerstone Integrated Liberal Arts program.  Candidates working in any area of history are encouraged to apply.
The successful applicant will contribute intellectually to the department and the College by collaborating with faculty to conduct research, while teaching four courses during the 2020-2021 Academic Year including three in Cornerstone (SCLA 101 or 102) and one in the Department of History. They will also work closely with a faculty mentor on an appropriate plan of research and professional development. The current postdoctoral award is a one academic year 9-month residential fellowship, renewable for a second year.  The award includes a salary of $50,000, full Purdue University employee benefits, a research/travel fund of $2,000, and a $2,000 moving allowance. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have received their Ph.D. between September 1, 2016 and May 31, 2020. 

Purdue University’s Department of History is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort, including scholarship, instruction, and engagement.  Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion.

Applications should include a cover letter, CV, a writing sample (no longer than 25 pages), a one-page research statement, and a teaching portfolio that includes evidence of teaching excellence.  The cover letter must specify the applicant’s choice of mentor within the department.  Please address questions to search committee chair Dr. Melinda Zook, mzook@purdue.edu. Please click here to apply.

Ability to work in the US without immigration sponsorship from Purdue University.
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

CFA: Columbia - London School of Economics MA/MSc in International and World History

First Deadline: January 15, 2020
Final Deadline: March 16, 2020

An innovative curriculum includes a two-year sequence of reading and research seminars, interdisciplinary electives, and intensive foreign language training. Esteemed faculty provide our students with new frameworks and the tools to understand the transnational forces that have shaped our world. At the heart of the program is the two-year dissertation, an original scholarly work based on empirical research and analysis. 

Students spend the first year in New York and the second year in London, receiving degrees from both institutions. Immersed in the vibrant intellectual communities of these global cities, graduates are prepared for careers in government, journalism, think tanks, NGOs, and academia. 

The world is more interconnected than ever. Apply now to join leading historians and study how we arrived here.

Financial Aid and Fellowship opportunities are available.

Contact us at worldhistory@columbia.edu