FEPS – the Foundation for European Progressive Studies together with its partner, Renner Institute (RI), is delighted to present a call for new members for the 8th cycle of FEPS YAN – FEPS Young Academics Network.
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Background: the FEPS Young Academics Network (FEPS YAN) was established in March 2010 with an aim to gather promising progressive PhD candidates and young PhD researchers ready to use their academic experience in a debate about a more progressive Europe. Throughout the years, the project has gathered more than 350 members – many of whom are today professors of renowned universities, prominent experts in their respective fields and front bench politicians. Their exchanges and interdisciplinary research at the time of their involvement have resulted in a number of stimulating studies, contributing to the European socialist and social democratic movement. Today, FEPS YAN is one of the corner stones of the new FEPS Training Strategy.
We are launching the 8th cycle of FEPS YAN, which will start in summer 2022. A cycle consists of four phases:
What can you expect? FEPS YAN offers the opportunity to:
FEPS is committed to promoting equal opportunities, fairness and diversity. We therefore strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
What is expected from you? This call is addressed at outstanding and progressive young European academics holding a status of either PhD candidates or post-doctoral researchers. If selected, you will be expected to:
The application should include three documents, each submitted as a separate document and coded as: FEPS YAN 2022_Candidate_Name_CV / FEPS YAN 2022_Candidate_Name_Motivation / FEPS YAN 2022_Candidate_Name_Research)
(1) CV, focused on academic achievements and working experience
(2) Letter of motivation, with an emphasis on the specific contribution you will bring to FEPS YAN
(3) Abstract of 600–800 words, outlining the research interest that you would like to explore within FEPS YAN, including methodological and conceptual approaches, as well as an explanation why this is an important topic to you, to the academic world, as well as to politics / society.
The language used in the application documents is the same as the working language of FEPS (and FEPS YAN), which is English.
Topics: Although the Call is open to a great variety of topics, the proposals that focus on the four leading themes of the FEPS Framework Activity Programme 2022 (as listed below) will have a comparative advantage:
We also welcome and encourage proposals acknowledging intersectional forms of inequalities, such as gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.
Process: Please send your application by Friday, 11th March 2022 to the FEPS YAN Steering Committee, addressing Ms Elena Gil, FEPS Training and Project Coordinator (elena.gil@feps-europe.eu), who may also be addressed in case of further queries regarding this Call.
Following the Call, short online interviews will be scheduled with pre-selected candidates, after which the final list of the 8th cycle members will be drafted, and successful candidates informed. FEPS is aiming at accepting 30 participants, observing principles of equality and fair representation. New applications have priority over returning applicants.