Bourses de doctorat – PhD Studentships in the History of Medicine

The Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB ) offers a four-year grant for a student in the field of Theory and History of Medicine. The aim is to write a PhD dissertation on a topic related to the wider project Standardizing the difference: Classification and norm-setting as instruments in 20th-century medical practice.

The monthly stipend is of ?1700,- (tax free) plus an allowance for special expenses and travel.

Applicants should have a Masters degree in a relevant social science, history or philosophy of science. A special expertise and/or interest in the history of medicine or a related field are preferable. He/she must have a good command of the English and French languages.

Candidates are requested to send the following material by email to Dr. Kenneth Bertrams: kbertram@ulb.ac.be :
– a max. 5-page CV;
– a max. 2-page letter outlining their relevant interests;
– optional: 1 or 2 letters of recommendation

Closing date: 20 September 2010
Please mention ?Call PhD ULB? in the subject/heading of the email