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--></style></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>The Center for Philosophy of Science invites applications for visiting fellowships for the fall and/or spring term of the 2025-2026 academic year. These fellowships allow philosophers of science to work on their nominated research projects in a supportive academic environment. Ten fellowships are offered each year.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Eligibility:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, preferably in philosophy or history and philosophy of science, or have an established position in the philosophy of science community.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Support:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Research must be funded by the applicant's university, a foundation, or a governmental agency.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>A stipend of $2,500 per month will be provided to help cover relocation costs.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Expectations:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Visiting Fellows have no formal duties but are expected to reside in Pittsburgh and engage in full-time research in their designated office at the Center for Philosophy of Science.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3;background:white'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Fellows should participate in the Center’s activities by attending and giving talks and contributing to discussion groups.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>Required Documents for Application:</span></b><o:p></o:p></p></div><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Cover Letter</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>: A letter indicating your interest in a Visiting Fellowship that includes the proposed period of residence, details of any previous Fellowships at the Center, the source and amount of anticipated funding, and a statement regarding the need for supplementary funds.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Project Description</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>: A 500-1000-word description of the project you intend to undertake during your residency.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Curriculum Vitae</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>: A current CV detailing your academic background and experience.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Writing Sample</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>: A sample of your written work that showcases your research and writing abilities.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;line-height:12.85pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>Letters of Reference</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>: Three letters of reference from knowledgeable scholars. We recommend that these letters be blinded to the applicant. Please email all letters directly to </span><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#467886;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><a href="mailto:pittcntr@pitt.edu"><span style='color:#467886'>pittcntr@pitt.edu</span></a></span></u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif'>.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ol><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>Applications are due by <b>December 8th, 2024</b>, and must be submitted electronically on the University of Pittsburgh jobs portal. Apply Here </span><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#467886;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><a href="https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24007691&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York"><span style='color:#467886'>https://cfopitt.taleo.net/careersection/pitt_faculty_external/jobdetail.ftl?job=24007691&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York</span></a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'>More information and link to apply can be found here: </span><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:#467886;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in'><a href="https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/visiting-fellows/program-overview/"><span style='color:#467886'>https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/visiting-fellows/program-overview/</span></a></span></u><o:p></o:p></p></div><div style='margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-numeric:inherit;font-variant-east-asian:inherit;font-variant-alternates:inherit;font-stretch:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;orphans:2;text-align:start;widows:2;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;word-spacing:0px'><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif;color:black'>We look forward to reviewing your application!</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>