Dear Colleagues,

The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) in Berlin invites applications for its fellowship program, offering exceptional predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to conduct research in a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment.

We particularly wish to draw your attention to the possibility of joining the Max Planck Research Group "Astral Sciences in Trans-Regional Asia" (ASTRA). ASTRA explores the history of astral sciences across premodern Eurasia, focusing on the transmission, translocation, and transcreation of astronomical knowledge. We encourage scholars whose research aligns with our interests (detailed here: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/research/departments/max-planck-research-group-astra) to consider applying.

Key Details:

• Application Deadline: May 1st (for fellowships starting September 1st)
• Fellowship Duration: ASTRA can host fellows for visits of 3-6 months.
• Eligibility: Predoctoral (PhD students) and postdoctoral (young and early-career) scholars.
• Note: The MPIWG has two application deadlines per year; the second deadline is September 15th. Fellows can begin four months after the deadline, at the earliest, meaning the earliest start date for those applying by May 1st would be September 1st.

We especially encourage promising PhD students to apply. This fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience as a visiting fellow at the MPIWG, fostering intellectual growth and expanding your research network.

Interested candidates are invited to:

• Carefully review the fellowship program details and eligibility criteria on the MPIWG website: https://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/news-events/career/fellowship-program
• Contact Professor Anuj Misra (amisra@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de) to discuss your proposed research project and its alignment with ASTRA's research interests.

Please ensure you have thoroughly read the fellowship guidelines before contacting Professor Misra.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Sincerely,

Professor Anuj Misra
Max Planck Research Group "Astral Sciences in Trans-Regional Asia" (ASTRA)
Max Planck Institute for the History of Science (MPIWG) Berlin, Germany