Associated researchers 2012/2013

From time to time the Institute of History of the Alps LabiSAlp grants a limited number of historians the status of Associated Researchers for a period of two years. The status enables them to refer to certain services offered by LabiSAlp.

The aim is to enable a group of researchers who work within the ambit of History of the Alps to present and discuss their own research within the framework of four seminars which take place at the seat of the Institute of History of the Alps in Mendrisio. Invited Professors will take part in the seminars; they will lead the discussions and make comments on the reports and texts.

At the end of the two-year cycle the Associated Researchers LabiSAlp are required to deliver a scientific article on their own project. The article will be published online in the collection of working papers “Percorsi di ricerca”.
Meetings: June 2010 / December 2010 / June 2011 / December 2011


Criteria / Terms and conditions
To become an AR one must hold an academic degree in Human and Social Sciences and be conducting research in the broadly defined field of Alpine history. The status is granted after application has been made and is valid for two years. The application can be renewed for three consecutive two-year periods and made again, after an interval. The ARs must take an active part in LabiSAlp's two-year programme.

Benefits
The position grants the appointee the right to the title of LabiSAlp Associated Researcher. The Institute helps its ARs by facilitating academic contacts, and provides guidance on application procedures for fellowship grants. Depending on availability, the AR may make use of office space at the Institute and take advantage of its facilities. The Institute may cover research expenses up to an annual amount fixed at the beginning of the two-year cycle (active participation in congresses, expenses incurred during research on archives). This sum may be exceeded for tasks undertaken at the direct request of the Institute. The AR group is organised without any particular administrative procedures, the accent being placed on personal research activities within a framework that should be stimulating and interactive.


To apply
For enquiries and applications for the position of Associated Researcher, please contact:
Laboratorio di Storia delle Alpi LabiSAlp
USI – Accademia di Architettura
Largo Bernasconi 2
Villa Argentina
CH – 6850 Mendrisio
Tel: + 41 58 666 58 19
Fax: + 41 58 666 58 68
E-Mail: labisalp.arc@usi.ch

Applications may be submitted at the end of each two-year cycle. For organisational and financial reasons only a limited number of applications can be accepted.