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Call for Applications: 2010 International Max Planck Research School for
Language Sciences PhD Fellowships
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Language Sciences
is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics and
two research institutes based at the Radboud University Nijmegen, the
Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour and the Centre for
Language Studies.
The research school offers an unrivalled training and research environment
in the language sciences, allowing interdisciplinary work of the highest
standard.
The IMPRS for Language Sciences is now advertising three doctoral student
fellowships in any field contributing to the science of language, for
example, cognitive neuroscience of language, psycholinguistics or
linguistics. The fellowships are, in the normal case, 3 years in length.
Students will receive a monthly salary sufficient to cover living costs in
Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Applicants must have a Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field,
for example, linguistics, psychology, computer science or artificial
intelligence. The working language of the school is English.
Applications must consist of:
- Curriculum vitae.
- A statement of interest (no more than 250 words) briefly detailing
background, research aspirations, proposed area of research and reasons for
special interest in the IMPRS for Language Sciences. Candidates should also
indicate which of the partner institutes and associated groups/projects
they believe is the best fit for their research interests.
- Names and email contact details of two referees.
- Proof of English-language proficiency if not a native English speaker
(see http://www.ru.nl/students/masters_student/admission/language for
guidelines).
Please do not submit more than the requested information. Short-listed
applicants will take part in an interview process, to be held in March 2010.
Applications must be received by 5 February 2010.
For more information about the IMPRS for Language Sciences and its partner
institutes, visit the research school's website at
http://www.mpi.nl/education/imprs-for-language-sciences.
Application Deadline: 05-Feb-2010
Mailing Address for Applications:
Rachel Sheer
International Max Planck Research School for Language Sciences
PO Box 310
Nijmegen, Gelderland 6500AH
Netherlands
Email Address for Applications: imprs@mpi.nl
Contact Information:
Rachel Sheer
Email: imprs@mpi.nl
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