About the Fellowship
Connected Teams – Practising Transcultural Art Histories Under the Conditions of Ecological Crises and Digital Transformations is a prestigious international postdoctoral fellowship programme designed for early-career researchers working at the intersections of art history, heritage, ecology, and digital humanities. The programme supports transregional and transcultural research centred on South Asia and/or Latin America, with strong institutional partnerships across India, Colombia, Italy, and Germany.
Hosted by the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (CSSSC) and the Department of Art History at the Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, the fellowship runs for 24 months starting on 1 July 2026. Fellows benefit from collaborative research environments, seasonal schools, digital workshops, and experimental fieldwork approaches that rethink art history in response to ecological crises and contemporary global challenges.
Fellowship / Details
- Position Title: Post-doctoral Fellow
- Host Institution: Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (India) or Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá (Colombia)
- Administering Body / Programme: Connected Teams – Practising Transcultural Art Histories
- Location: Kolkata, India / Bogotá, Colombia
- Research Field(s): Art History, Transcultural Studies, Heritage Studies, Ecology, Digital Humanities
- Fellowship Type: Full-time Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Level: Early-career researchers
- Fellowship Duration: 24 months
- Expected Start Date: July 2026
- Working Hours: As per host institution norms
- Funding / Compensation:
- Bogotá: approximately COP 9 million per month
- Kolkata: approximately INR 90,000 per month
Additional travel support provided according to host regulations
- Working Language: English (Spanish desirable for Bogotá)
Supported Research Fields / Areas
- Art History and Visual Culture
- Heritage and Monument Studies
- Ecology and Environmental Humanities
- Anthropology and Archaeology
- Architecture and Material Culture
- Digital Humanities and Sound Studies
- Performance Studies and Sociology
- Transregional and Decolonial Studies
Research Focus and Themes
Proposed projects must engage with transcultural art histories and ecological questions, addressing globally shared yet locally differentiated concerns. Key themes include unsettling nature–culture divides in the Anthropocene, climate change and its impact on artistic and heritage practices, relationships between ecological care and monument preservation, historical interactions between landscapes, materials, and climate, museum and heritage sites as ecosystems, and questions of decolonial, indigenous, and nationalist narratives within transregional research.
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD awarded on or after 1 January 2020, or completion by June 2026
- Strong disciplinary affinity with Art History
- Research focuses on South Asia and/or Latin America
- Ability to work in English
Eligibility Extensions:
PhD eligibility may be extended by one year per child in cases of parental leave
Preferred Qualifications:
Interdisciplinary research experience
Interest in digital, reflexive, and transdisciplinary methodologies
Openness to collaborative and international research environments
Spanish language skills for applicants selecting Bogotá as host institution
Fellowship / Job Benefits
- Monthly stipend based on local postdoctoral standards
- Travel funding for research and partner institution visits
- Visa, insurance, and housing support
- Up to six months funded mobility to another partner institution
- Access to institutional resources, archives, and research networks
- Participation in annual Seasonal Schools and regular digital workshops
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent postdoctoral research within the Connected Teams framework
- Participate actively in institutional and programme activities
- Collaborate with international, interdisciplinary research teams
- Contribute to workshops, seasonal schools, and public-facing scholarship
- In Bogotá, co-teach courses with programme PIs
Application Process
How to Apply
- Submit your complete application via the Connected Teams online application portal
- Upload all required documents in PDF format
- Ensure submission before the stated deadline
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (English)
- Project description (maximum 1,500 words, English)
- Motivation letter / personal statement (maximum 1,000 words, English)
- Sample of scholarly work (approximately 20 pages)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Details of a third referee
Important Dates
- Application Opens: 23 December 2025
- Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 (PST)
- Interview Period: Late February – Early March 2026
- Final Results Notification: By 15 March 2026
- Fellowship Start Date: July 2026
Where to Apply
- Institution Website: Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta
- Institution Website: Universidad de los Andes
- Official Notification: click here
- Apply Online Here: click here
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