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NIAS-Lorentz ProgramGeneral
The NIAS-Lorentz Program promotes cutting-edge interdisciplinary research that brings together perspectives from the Social Sciences/Humanities on the one hand and the Natural/Technological Sciences on the other. Pivotal to the NIAS-Lorentz collaboration is the understanding that important and exciting advances are to be expected in research at the interfaces between these (often) institutionally separated areas of knowledge. Topics of societal importance which require extensive collaboration across traditional scientific boundaries in order to progress have the special attention of this program. The program is a joint venture between the Lorentz Center in Leiden and NIAS in nearby Wassenaar. NIAS, the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences, has room for 40 residential scholars at any one time working individually or in theme groups. Academic interaction is encouraged through informal meetings as well as seminars. Fellows will be part of this international and interdisciplinary academic community. The NIAS-Lorentz program currently finances three initiatives: The NIAS-Lorentz Program is supported by the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Science (KNAW), the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), and Leiden University. Distinguished Lorentz Fellowships (DLF)These fellowships are awarded by nomination only and include a personal prize and a residential Fellowship at NIAS as well as a, substantially supported, workshop at the Lorentz Center. Nominations are called once per year, the previous deadline for the DLF 2012-2013 was 30 September 2011 (Click here for the call).
This is the newest initiative of the collaboration, which we aim to start in 2013. The idea is that several scientists, from different fields, can reside at NIAS as a group addressing an interdisciplinary topic from different angles. In this way there is the opportunity to collaborate intensively and deepen the understanding of the issue taking advantage of the input and expertise of several disciplines simultaneously. A NIAS-Lorentz Workshop is part of the themegroup activity so the knowledge may be shared and complemented by a larger, international group of scientists. The residential period would typically be 3 to 5 months. The fellowships associated with the NLTG carry a stipend, the exact amount of which varies according to the rank, academic position and salary of the fellow, as well as the other sources of income available to the fellow. The ultimate goal is to ensure that themegroup fellows have sufficient funds to live in reasonable comfort while at NIAS. The application procedure is not finalised. Please contact us if you are interested in this format. NIAS-Lorentz WorkshopsA NIAS-Lorentz Workshop usually lasts one or two weeks with the participation of a small, international group of scientists; typically 40-50 persons (or 20-25 in our new facility due to open in summer 2012). The workshop is normally held at the Lorentz Center. The objective of the Lorentz Center and the layout of its facilities are all aimed at promoting informal discussion and intensive interaction while providing all participants with office as well as meeting facilities. Scientists are free to decide which format will work best for their needs and their particular project. A DLF or NLTG includes a workshop and, in the context of the NIAS-Lorentz Collaboration, workshops may also be organised independent hereof; in fact a workshop can be a good way to probe a field which has potential to become a NLTG or the subject of a DLF. Further informationFor more information about the NIAS-Lorentz Program or the NIAS and Lorentz Center in general, please contact: Activities uptill now
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