CENTER FOR THE ART OF EAST ASIA and DEPARTMENT OF ART HISTORY UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

2005-2006 Postdoctoral Fellowship Description

The Center for the Art of East Asia and Department of Art History at the University of Chicago invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship award for the academic year September 2005-June 2006. 

The University seeks an outstanding scholar in East Asian art history who will further his/her own research and is interested in developing teaching skills during the period of the award. The holder of this fellowship is required 1) to be in residence throughout the academic year (three quarters); 2) to participate in regular colloquia and workshops in the program; and 3) to conduct research in a stated field of concentration.

The fellowship carries a stipend of $32,000 and a travel and research budget of $2,000. Applicants must have received their degree by June of 2005 and not earlier than September of 2000.

Application procedures

Applicants should apply directly to the Center for the Art of East Asia and send the following in hard copy to:

Center for the Art of East Asia, Department of Art History, University of Chicago, 5540 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago IL 60637

1) A project proposal including statement of research and teaching interests
2) A curriculum vita with a list of publications
3) Selected writing samples
4) The dissertation table of contents and abstract
5) The completed Postdoctoral Fellowship Supplemental Data Form (see below)
6) References—letters of recommendation from three individuals knowledgeable about the work of the applicant. (These letters may be sent separately or electronically to the center.)

The deadline for receipt of applications is March 15, 2005. All applicants are responsible for ensuring that the applications are completed and received by the closing date. The award will be announced on or before April 15, 2005.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

            Questions may be emailed to Katherine Tsiang Mino: krtsiang@uchicago.edu

2005-2006 POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP SUPPLEMENTAL DATA FORM (Print Page)