The 2025 Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship For International Students At Carleton University: Apply Now!

The 2025 Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship for International Students at Carleton University: Apply Now!

About the Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship on Transatlantic Relations for the Fall 2025 semester. The Centre for European Studies (CES) at Carleton University offers this prestigious four-month program, in collaboration with the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung (KAS), Foundation Office Canada. Scholars will engage in teaching, research, and public engagement at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, from September to December 2025.

The Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship provides a platform for accomplished academics to explore topics related to transatlantic relations while contributing to teaching and research at Carleton University. Scholars will:

Teach an MA-level seminar within the Institute of European, Russian, and Eurasian Studies (EURUS) or potentially another department.

Deliver a public lecture on their research, co-hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.
Participate in policy discussions, research activities, and guest lectures at other institutions.

The position emphasizes academic engagement, policy relevance, and collaboration.

Eligible Fields

The program welcomes applications from scholars in:

Political Science
Law

Economics
Other disciplines relevant to transatlantic relations.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify, applicants must:

Hold a doctoral degree in a relevant discipline.
Demonstrate expertise in transatlantic relations.
Have a strong publication record in their field.

Possess university teaching experience, particularly at the graduate level.

Selection Criteria

Applicants are evaluated based on:

Academic Qualifications: Doctoral degree and scholarly achievements.

Research Expertise: Contributions to the field of transatlantic relations.
Teaching Experience: Proficiency in designing and delivering graduate-level seminars.
Course Proposal: Quality and relevance of the proposed MA-level course.

Benefits of the Konrad Adenauer Visiting Scholarship

Selected scholars will receive:

Financial Stipend: Covers travel and accommodation expenses and a teaching fee.
Teaching Opportunity: Deliver an MA-level seminar on transatlantic relations.

Public Lecture: Present research findings in a public forum co-hosted by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung.
Networking Opportunities: Engage with policy practitioners, academic peers, and other institutions.
Logistical Support: Assistance with accommodation and other arrangements in Ottawa.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents:

Letter of Application: Explain your interest in the scholarship and relevant qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Include a list of publications and teaching experience.

Course Outline: A 200-word summary of the proposed MA-level course on transatlantic relations.
Recent Publication: Provide a copy of a recent research article or paper on transatlantic relations.

Submission Instructions:

Combine all materials into a single email with the subject line: “Adenauer Visiting Scholar, [YOUR NAME]”.
Send the application to CanadaEU@carleton.ca.
Submit before the deadline of February 28, 2025.

Visit the official announcement page for more information by clicking the link below.

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