The Ikerbasque Foundation for Science provides Visiting Fellowships for scientists from all parts of the globe to undertake collaborative research at centres and universities in the Basque Country of Spain for up to one year. The Visiting Fellowships aim to reinforce the System of Science of Basque Country, attracting exceptional scientists in order to consolidate the Basque Region as a European Reference Point for excellence in research.
The Fellowships require a joint application from a Research Group from one of the Universities or the Research Centres of the Basque Science System (RVCTI), and an experienced researcher with a PhD completed at least 4 years before the current call date.
A number of groups are seeking applicants. The research group of Prof. Conklin based in the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, University of the Basque Country, in beautiful San Sebastián, Spain, posted that they could support an application from a researcher in Music Informatics.
This fifth call for proposals for Visiting Fellowships is open until 31 October, 2011. They are seeking 20 senior researchers and are particularly interested in female applicants.
Can you picture yourself spending a year in Northern Spain, “basque-ing” in the sun? Apply now!