Tag Archives: PhD

On the State of the Humanities and the value of the PhD

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Travis

I have seen countless articles and blog posts in the last few years – and I am sure you have too – commenting on the state of the humanities, dramatic shifts in the nature of the university as an institution, … Continue reading →

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Research Position [general]: Scholars: Institute for Advanced Study, School of History

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Paula

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY, School of Historical Studies Opportunities for Scholars 2013-2014. Location: New Jersey, United States The Institute for Advanced Study is a community of scholars focused on intellectual inquiry, free from teaching and other university obligations. Scholars of … Continue reading →

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Funding: The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the Inter‐University Center for Japanese Language Studies (IUC)

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Paula

The IUC is pleased to announce a new 10‐month fellowship program for Ph.D. students in all fields of Japanese studies, generously sponsored by the Nippon Foundation. The Nippon Foundation Fellows Program at the IUC aims to provide the most promising … Continue reading →

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FAQ: The content of “What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies?”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Paula

This week I’d like to take a moment to address a frequently asked question we get here at Shinpai Deshou to clarify for our readers some of the reasons behind our daily content: If the title of your blog is “What can … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Mellon Fellowship in Japanese Literature at Washington University in St. Louis

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Paula

Mellon Fellowship Students entering the Ph.D. program in Japanese Literature or the Joint Program in Japanese and Comparative Literature in Fall 2012 or Fall 2013 will be considered for a Mellon Fellowship.  This fellowship, offered by the Andrew Mellon Foundation, … Continue reading →

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Announcement: Kyushu University graduate programs in Japanese Studies

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Paula

Masters and Doctoral programs in Japanese Studies Kyushu University Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies Fukuoka, Japan In 2011 the Graduate School of Social and Cultural Studies, Kyushu University, created the International Master’s and Doctoral Programs in Social and … Continue reading →

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International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) Program 2012 Competition is now open

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Paula

The International Dissertation Research Fellowship (IDRF) Program supports the next generation of scholars in the humanities and social sciences pursuing research that advances knowledge about non-U.S. cultures and societies. IDRF accepts applications for research that is situated in a specific … Continue reading →

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Call for Applications: Translating Asia: Studying China in Imperial Japan, 1895-1936

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Paula

The Department of History at the Free University of Berlin (Prof. Sebastian Conrad) is inviting applications for a graduate student with the aim of pursuing a Ph.D. in the project Translating Asia: Studying China in Imperial Japan, 1895-1936. Positions will … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthroplogy

Posted on April 6, 2011 by LM

See posting on HigherEdJobs.com for details. POSITION: The Department of Anthropology/Geography at California State University Stanislaus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology. This position is designed for a person who … Continue reading →

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