The Royal Institute of Philosophy—Jacobsen Fellowships

The Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries 2001–2002

In accordance with the deed of trust made by the benefactor Mr. Jens Jacobsen, The Royal Institute of Philosophy is pleased to offer for the academic year 2001–2002 seven Royal Institute of Philosophy Jacobsen Fellowships for research in certain fundamental parts of philosophy. The Fellowships, of £5,000 each, will be for one year.

The parts of philosophy are Speculative Metaphysics, Critical Metaphysics, the Philosophy of Mind, Epistemology, Philosophical Logic, Philosophy of Life, Determinism, the Nature of Life, Evolution, Moral Philosophy, Political and Social Philosophy. This list is in accordance with the philosophical interests of Mr. Jacobsen.

In addition, postgraduates are offered eight Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries for 2001–2002 of £1,000 each, also for one year, but with no restrictions as to area of study. Candidates may be considered for both Fellowships and Bursaries, but if awarded a Fellowship, will not also be offered a Bursary.

Fellowships and Bursaries will be available only to postgraduate students who have already completed at least one year of work for a higher degree in philosophy in a British University. In making the awards, in accordance with its own remit, The Royal Institute of Philosophy will be seeking candidates whose work, while rigorous, avoids needless technicality and is in the tradition of philosophy as a humane discipline.

In order to be considered for Fellowships or Bursaries or, where appropriate, both, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae of not more than 1,000 words, together with a statement of not more than 500 words outlining their research project. They should also arrange for two academic referees from the institution at which they are currently studying to write on their behalf direct to The Royal Institute of Philosophy. Candidates will not normally be called for interview.

No one will he awarded either a Fellowship or a Bursary who is in receipt of any other award for the academic year 2001–2002 of over £2,000. In view of this restriction, The Royal Institute of Philosophy will be unable to make its final decisions prior to the announcement of the British Academy/AHRB studentships in September 2001. In making their applications, candidates must notify the Institute of their contact address as it will be in September 2001; should their plans change the Institute must be informed immediately.

Applications and references should be sent on or before June l, 2001 to The Secretary, The Royal Institute of Philosophy, 14 Gordon Square, London WC1H 0AG.

Jacobsen Fellowships 2000–2001

The following were awarded Jacobsen Fellowships of £5,000 each for 2000–2001:

Ian Brassington – University of Birmingham

Christopher Ellis – University of Essex

William Fish – University of Nottingham

Thomas Hart – University of Durham

Julian Kiverstein – University of Edinburgh

Gianmatteo Mameli – King's College, London

Cyrus Panjvani – University of St Andrews

Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries 2000–2001

The following were awarded Royal Institute of Philosophy Bursaries of £1,000 each:

S. R. Bamford – University of Durham

Nils Kürbis – University of Wales, Lampeter

David Levy – King's College, London

Stefano Manfredi – University of Sheffield

Patrice Philie – University of St Andrews

Dawn Philips – University of Durham

The British Academy – Bayes's Theorem Symposium

The British Academy is holding a one day symposium on Bayes's Theorem at 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1, on Saturday March 10th, 2001, starting at 10am. The main speakers will be Elliott Sober, Colin Howson, Philip Dawid and John Earman. Details from The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH (telephone: 020 7969 5200, email: r.lambeth@britac.ac.uk). Admission will be free, but prior registration is essential.