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The Beatrice Bain Research Group at the University of California, Berkeley invites you to apply for the 2010-11 Scholar-in-Residence Program.

(APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY MARCH 15, 2010)

The BEATRICE BAIN RESEARCH GROUP (BBRG) is the University of California, Berkeley's critical feminist research center, established in 1986 to support and coordinate feminist scholarship across disciplines. The BBRG is particularly interested in enabling research on gender in its intersections with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, nation, religion, postcoloniality, globalization and transnational feminisms.

THE BBRG SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
Among its programs and activities, the BBRG has a Scholars-in-Residence Program. Under the auspices of this Program, each year the BBRG hosts a new group of approximately fifteen competitively selected scholars from the U.S. and abroad for a period of one academic year. (For periods of a few weeks to one semester, please see the BBRG's Affiliated Scholars Program http://bbrg.berkeley.edu/affiliated.html).

The BBRG Scholars-in-Residence Program is open to senior and junior faculty (tenured and untenured), visiting scholars, postdoctoral scholars and independent scholars, from any country, whose work is centrally on gender and women. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. at least one year prior to the projected beginning of their residency at BBRG.

The BBRG provides its Scholars-in-Residence with the following: visiting scholar status at University of California, Berkeley; access to University of California, Berkeley libraries and library privileges; a library orientation session customized for the purposes of the Scholar In Residence's research; the possibility of University of California, Berkeley student research assistants; shared office space; shared computer and internet access; a BBRG Scholars Writing/Reading Group which meets bi-monthly; and a forum for BBRG Scholars-in-Residence to present their scholarly or creative work to the Berkeley campus community and the public.

Scholars are expected to be in residence from September 1, 2010 to May 15, 2011, but are also welcome to remain in residence throughout the summer of 2011 if they wish. From September 1, 2010 to May 15, 2011, scholars are expected to attend the bi-monthly BBRG Scholars Writing/Reading Group meetings and other BBRG events. The BBRG is non-stipendiary, and thus Scholars-in-Residence provide their own financial support during the residency. There is a $200 affiliation fee which scholars accepted to the BBRG Scholars In Residence Program must pay to the Visiting Scholar Office at University of California, Berkeley. In addition, non-U.S. scholars must pay for all J-1 visa application fees both at University of California, Berkeley and in their home countries. These fees can exceed $600 and are non-refundable. It will take 2-3 months to process your visa documents. Please plan accordingly. Also note that all visiting scholars must show proof of funding of at least $1600 for each month of their stay.

BBRG SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE
PROGRAM APPLICATION GUIDELINES
The materials listed below are due on March 15, 2010. Please submit all materials in English (with the possible exception of supporting materials and reference letters for international scholars, see below). Unfortunately, late or incomplete applications can not be considered. Send one copy of all materials electronically to bbrg@berkeley.edu and one hard copy of all materials to the following address:

Professor Paola Bacchetta, BBRG Director Applications/ BBRG Scholars In Residence Program Beatrice Bain Research Group 616 Barrows Hall University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-2050 USA

1. Application Form
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Abstract of Research or Creative Project (proposed for the BBRG appointment period). The maximum length should be 200 words or less. If your application is accepted, this abstract will be posted on the BBRG website.
3. Description of Research or Creative Project (proposed for the BBRG appointment period). The maximum length should be 1,500 words. The entire document should be double-spaced, in 12 point typeface, with one inch margins.
4. Supporting materials. Scholars in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences should submit photocopies of a written work (such as an article, book chapter, or draft thereof) not to exceed 30 pages. Artists should submit photos of artwork; film-makers, copies of films; musicians, a CD copy of their creative work; and creative writers, a text (fiction, non-fiction, play or part thereof) not to exceed 30 pages. Journalists should submit articles not to exceed 30 pages. Please provide a self addressed, stamped envelope or container, or an envelope or container and your fed ex account number, if you wish to have your materials returned to you.
NB: International applicants who wish to submit supporting materials in languages other than English are requested to first contact the BBRG administrator, Gillian Edgelow at gilliane@berkeley.edu. 5. Two letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals in your field.
NB: International applicants who wish to have letters of recommendation sent in languages other than English are requested to first contact the BBRG administrator, Gillian Edgelow at gilliane@berkeley.edu.

APPLICATION FORM
Name (Last, First, Middle):
Email Address:
Preferred Postal Address:
Phone Number:
Fax:
Citizenship:
Current Country of Residence:
Country of Permanent Residence:


Project Title:
Academic Discipline(s):
Current Academic/Professional Affiliation:
Current Position (i.e. tenured or untenured faculty, visiting scholar, postdoctoral scholar, independent scholar, etc.):
Please list professional degrees, dates obtained, institutions, disciplines, beginning with the most recent:
Please briefly describe your background in research on gender and women.
(Please do not exceed 100 words):


PLEASE BRIEFLY ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
1. What do you expect your research project will contribute to the study of gender and women?
2. Does your research engage with gender in its intersections with sexuality, race, ethnicity, class, nation, religion, postcoloniality, and/or transnational feminisms? If so, please explain.
3. How would your research or creative project benefit from your stay as a BBRG Scholar in Residence?
4. What would you contribute to the BBRG and to University of California, Berkeley?
5. Are there any specific individual faculty, departments, and/or other research centers at University of California, or in the bay area, that you would like to interact with while at the BBRG? (Please note that information about academic and creative resources at University of California, Berkeley can be found on the University's website)