CARA

CARA POSTDOCTORAL MOBILITY FELLOWSHIPS IN THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

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 Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)

'The objective of this proposal is to fill a gap that is observed in current Irish and international funding for transnational mobility. The Irish Research Council for the Humanities and Social Sciences (IRCHSS) proposes the CARA fellowship programme for Experienced Researchers active in the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences. A CARA fellowship consists of an outgoing phase (24 months), followed by a return phase in Ireland (12 months). IRCHSS will offer 25 CARA fellowships, following two calls for proposals. IRCHSS will run an open, merit-based competition for the applicants and will use international peer-review to assess the applications. Adequate working conditions, in line with the principle set out in the Charter and Code, will be in place for the fellows. The CARA fellowships aim to broaden and deepen the fellows’ individual competences, both in scientific complementary skills. Fellows have full freedom to choose the host institutions for the outgoing and return phase. They also have full freedom in the choice of their research topic, provided that it falls within the sphere or IRCHSS; the Humanities and Social Sciences. This allows fellows to set up an individual research project that will support their career development and assist them in attaining and/or strengthening a leading independent position. Eligible fellows are Experienced Researchers who have obtained their PhD degree no more than 5 years before the deadline, and researchers who are about to receive their PhD degree. Applicants of all nationalities may apply to CARA. For all applicants, career breaks will be taken into account. The CARA scheme will be operated by IRCHSS. Established in 2000, the IRCHSS successfully run a number of fellowship/grant schemes and is fully equipped to effectively administer the CARA scheme. The CARA scheme enables IRCHSS to introduce an outgoing dimension to their programmes and to increase the number of researchers supported.'

Introduzione (Teaser)

A programme for researchers in the humanities and social sciences helps fill a current gap in Irish and international funding for transnational mobility.

Descrizione progetto (Article)

Transnational mobility and funding are two key components for postdoctoral researchers. It is not common for the two to go hand in hand, thus limiting options for supporting their career development and finding a leading position.

The EU-funded 'Cara postdoctoral mobility fellowships in the humanities and social sciences' (CARA) project is helping postdoctoral researchers in the humanities and social sciences who have an interest in Ireland by giving them the opportunity to spend a research period abroad. In so doing, they acquire international experience and advance their careers, and also have the opportunity to return to Ireland. They can then give back to the Irish research community.

Set up for researchers based in Ireland or Irish citizens abroad, the cycle is divided into a two-year phase of outgoing mobility to host organisations across the globe. Following that is a one-year reintegration phase to an organisation in Ireland. Applicants of all nationalities may apply, but they must have received their PhD no more than five years before the deadline or be researchers who are about to receive their PhD degree.

Two funding calls were launched in 2010and the applicants were screened for eligibility using an international peer review. A total of 25 were awarded and the fellows have successfully completed their 3-year fellowship.

Additionally, through the Irish Research Council, CARA has held four research symposiums for the fellows, providing them with networking opportunities and career advice. Social networking sites have also been established to communicate with project researchers and share news of their activities.