The Käte Hamburger Kolleg 'Dynamics in the History of Religions between Asia and Europe' at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, invites applications for two visiting fellowships during the academic year 2013, from April 2013 to March 2014. Applicants should have expertise in one of the following specialisations and a focus on inter-religious contact and transfer:

• History of Central Asian religions, from early modern to present times
• History of ancient Near Eastern religions

Both fresh and seniors scholars may apply. The Ruhr University Bochum is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women and members of minorities to apply. Applications are expected to include a letter of interest, a current résumé, a list of publications, and an exposé of the intended research of about five pages.

Please e-mail your application (as a single PDF file) by 15 November 2012 at the latest to Lucia an der Brügge.