The NIAS-Lorentz Program is looking for an outstanding researcher who wants to carry out cutting-edge research, bringing together perspectives from humanities and social sciences with natural and technological sciences.
The Distinguished Lorentz Fellow (DLF) may be nominated by leading figures in the Dutch academic community, or museums and industries with a research agenda – rectors, deans, directors, governors, distinguished researchers.
What we offer
• € 10,000 personal prize
• 5 to 10 months fellowship at NIAS, including on-campus study, research facilities and residential accommodation
• 1-week workshop at the Lorentz Center, including full organizational support and € 20,000 budget for travel and hotel reimbursements
DLF Profile
• excellent academic track record
• capacity to bring together researchers from diverse disciplines
• embedded in the Dutch scientific community
Relevance to current societal issues is valued. NIAS and the Lorentz Center particularly encourage women and minority groups to apply.
About the NIAS-Lorentz Program
The NIAS-Lorentz Program promotes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research that brings together perspectives from the humanities and/or social sciences with the natural and/or technological sciences. Pivotal to this program is the understanding that important and exciting advances are to be expected through research at the interface of these scientific fields.
Procedure
The deadline is 15 October 2019 for submission by email to nomination@nias.knaw.nl.
For further information see Guidelines at the NIAS-Lorentz website or contact dindy.van.maanen@nias.knaw.nl or 020 224 6706.