With a larger vision of modernizing the Armenian society, the Armenian Research Center in Humanities (ARCH) conducts disciplinary and interdisciplinary research in various fields of humanities (political science, sociology, cultural studies, literary criticism, philosophy and others), as well as organises scientific and educational activities, publishing and outreach. In a globalizing world, the study of the possibilities, directions, and perspectives of national self-organization of the Armenian society is of major importance for the ARCH.

To this end, ARCH is engaged in ongoing intellectual dialogue with the international scientific communities. This contributes to the exchange of experiences in the study of contemporary social structures in different countries around the world and the development of relevant discourses descriptive of modern Armenian realities. This exchange implies not only borrowing and creatively adopting existing theoretical models and social practices to the local situation, but also generalizing the results of the Armenian experience of social transformation and bringing them to the international community.

One of the primary tasks of the ARCH is the formation of a communication platform for scholars of Armenian Studies in Armenia, abroad, and in the Diaspora, for the purpose of effective dialogue, mutual understanding, and cooperation between them.

The ARCH aims at building a critical scientific environment and high professionalism in the field of humanities in Armenia, through conferences and seminars, publication of own and translated works, as well as other tools common in the civil society. Open dialogue is the ARCH’s main leverage of influence both on state institutions and on public opinion.

AREA / SUBJECT OF THE FELLOWSHIP

The fellowship activities will be on research areas such as modernization processes, transformations of civil society, cultural anthropology, analysis of prevailing discourses.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED FELLOWSHİP ACTIVITY

ARCH plans to host a researcher from Turkey who is interested in conducting research on the modernization practices of regional societies. The organization is particularly interested in research that are examining the processes that are taking place in recent decades from different (political, economic, cultural) perspectives and is interested in making a comparative analysis of regional situation.

The fellowship provides working conditions and academic advising. The ARCH research staff (Dr. Ashot Voskanyan, Mrs. Siranush Dvoyan and Olya Azatyan) and other researchers from the Center’s academic circles will be available for consultation on the invited fellow’s research project, according to their areas of expertise (the biographies of the researchers can be found on our website at: http://archumanities.am/en.)

ARCH will enable the researcher to deliver series of public lectures and/or organize weekly seminars on their ongoing research in collaboration with colleagues from Armenia. ARCH will facilitate the events and target the relevant audiences. Experience exchange with the ARCH staff and members will be encouraged.

EXPECTED PROFILE 

Any researcher whose work is relevant for the mission and research profile of the Center. Recent history and current situation in regional societies (Turkey, Armenia, etc.) are priorities of ARCH. The fellow should be a person adaptable to an environment where collaboration and collective work, debate and discussion are welcomed and encouraged.

CONDITIONS OF THE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The working days are Monday to Friday; from 11am to 5pm. Beyond these hours the fellow will need a special permission for using the premises and must take full accountability for the security of the space. When requested, the fellow should be available to participate in the meetings of the members of ARCH, and attend the relevant public events if these help to advance his or her research.

PROPOSED TIME FOR THE FELLOWSHIP

Any one month between April 2020 and June 2020 or September 2020 – May 2021