Dr. Ernst Crone Fellowship and the Prof. J.C.M. Warnsinck Fellowship of the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam

https://www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/collection/research/fellowships/fellows-2025

Prof. J.C.M. Warnsinck Fellowship 

The Prof. J.C.M. Warnsinck Fellowship is a one-time stipend of up to €4,000, including travel expenses, to conduct maritime historical research relating to objects in the collection of the Netherlands Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The sum may only be dispensed directly to the applicant. The fellowship is open to those who have (almost) completed their master’s degree. The fellowship may last a maximum of six months, the earliest starting date is 1 March 2025. It is possible to postpone the start of the fellowship, in consultation, up to 1 June 2025. The closing date for applications is 19 December 2024. 

Are you interested in this fellowship? 

Are you interested? Click here to open the pdf outlining the application process, the timeframe, the range of available subjects and the selection criteria employed. 

Dr. Ernst Crone Fellowship 

The Dr. Ernst Fellowship is a one-time stipend of up to €25,000, including travel expenses, to conduct maritime historical research relating to objects in the collection of the Netherlands Maritime Museum in Amsterdam. The sum may be dispensed directly to the applicant or to their employer. The fellowship is open to academics holding a PhD. The fellowship may last a maximum of twelve months. 

Interested in this fellowship?

Currently this fellowship is not open for applications, but you can indicate your interest by emailing fellows@hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl. You will then be informed when a new call opens.

Koç University Mustafa V. Koç Maritime Archaeology Research Center (KUDAR) short-term residential fellowship in Istanbul, in the Spring of 2024

Call for Applications: KUDAR Short-Term Residential Fellowship

The Koç University Mustafa V. Koç Maritime Archaeology Research Center (KUDAR) will be offering one short-term residential fellowship in Istanbul, in the Spring of 2024.  The fellowship is supported by the Deutsches Archäologisches Institut (DAI) Istanbul. We are seeking applicants to conduct desk-based research on specific maritime aspects of the ancient city of Pergamon and its surrounding region, preferably focusing on the carrying capacity of its three main ports at Elaia, Pitane, and Kane.  This research may be a stand-alone project, or part of the applicant’s larger research agenda. 

The successful applicant will have housing in the residence of the DAI in Istanbul for the duration of their research.  They are expected to be in residence in Istanbul for approximately two to three months, and ideally between the middle of March and the middle of June, 2024.  The residential fellow will also be awarded a stipend during their residency of approximately 1200 EUR per month.  To apply, please send the following items as email attachments:

  • Research Statement (two pages maximum): Proposed plan of research while in residence, which should include the research topic, methodology, and use of DAI resources.
  • Personal Statement (one page maximum): Applicant’s scholarly background and experience to undertake the proposed research plan.
  • Curriculum Vita, including contact information

The deadline for applications will be Monday, January 15th, 2024.  For more information about the application process, this opportunity, and expectations, please feel free to contact Dr. Matthew Harpster at mharpster@ku.edu.tr.