The Center for Inter-American Policy and Research (CIPR) invites applications for a research fellowship for the Academic Year of 2009-2010.
Applications from the social and historical sciences in the fields of international relations, international political economy, comparative institutional studies, and policy studies are encouraged. Latin American expertise and Spanish fluency required. Fellows will be selected based on intellectual merit and the potential impact that their research and experience could have on the strategic advancement of CIPR's programs.

The fellowship entails a one year, residential, full-time appointment and carries a stipend of $47,500 plus benefits. Contracts might be extended contingent upon funding and based on the development of program objectives.

Applicants must be prepared to work in conjunction with the Center's director to develop programmatic content and project initiatives in areas related to Inter-American relations, comparative governance, human development, and others. Specific responsibilities will be defined jointly during the initial phase of the appointment. Applicants must plan to complete their Ph.D. by no later than July 2009. Recent graduates with no longer than three years since receiving their Ph.D. are especially encouraged as applicants.

Please send a current curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing your research interests and fit to the program, a graduate transcript, and a writing sample to

Research Fellowship Search,
Center for Inter-American
Policy and Research,
100 Jones Hall,
Tulane University,
New Orleans, LA
70118-5698

For further information please contact Ludovico Feoli, Director, Center for Inter-American Policy and Research at: 504-862-3141.

Applications must be received by February 28, 2009.

Tulane University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.