Princeton Fellowship

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PRINCETON FELLOWS IN GLOBALIZATION AND GOVERNANCE, 2005-6

The Center for Globalization and Governance (CGG) at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs announces the Globalization and Governance Fellowship program. CGG will award up to six one-year research positions to eligible, talented scholars. These awards are designed to promote basic research in the broad areas of international and comparative political economy, international organization, and globalization. Of particular interest is research on the causes and consequences of globalization, the political economy of foreign trade, monetary and regulatory policies, the sources of international cooperation at the global and regional level, the domestic and international politics of economic development, the political economy of human security issues, the evolution and impact of international institutions, and the politics of international law and human rights policies.

Outstanding scholars anywhere in the world are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to recent recipients of a doctoral degree and those willing and able to teach a seminar or section at Princeton University during the term of their appointment. Teaching assignments will be contingent upon Woodrow Wilson School requirements and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.

Application Deadline - January 5, 2005, but earlier submission is advised.

Salary - Rank and salary will be contingent on qualifications. CGG Fellows will be eligible for employee benefits, including health insurance.

Application Process

• To be considered for the Princeton Globalization and Governance Fellowship program, an applicant must apply online at https://polity.princeton.edu. The application should include the following:
• Cover letter explaining the candidate's scholarly career, prospective or actual doctoral defense date, and academic interests
• Current C.V., including publications
• 2000-word description of the proposed research project, including its specific objectives, importance, and methodology.
• One or two writing samples (limit of 100 pages).
• Three letters of recommendation.

Princeton University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. For additional information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm

UCLA Fellowship

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The Global Fellows Program

The UCLA International Institute brings to campus each year from around the world a class of outstanding scholars near the beginning of their careers.

Structure of the Program

Global Fellows will pursue their own research and are expected to produce working papers, journal articles, and books - or works in other media - during their tenure at UCLA. Fellows will be mentored by and will meet for weekly seminars with a distinguished and multidisciplinary group of Senior Fellows, including Robert Boyd (Anthropology), Rogers Brubaker (Sociology), Robert Goldberg (Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology), Gail Harrison (Public Health), Michael Heim (Slavic Languages and Literatures), Lynn Hunt (History), Edward Leamer (Management and Economics), and Francoise Lionnet (French and Francophone Studies). A small, highly select, and similarly multidisciplinary group of UCLA doctoral candidates will be appointed as either Associate Fellows (for students finishing their dissertations) or Global Scholars (for entering Ph.D. students). In addition to their own presentations, the Fellowship will invite for seminars distinguished scholars from inside and outside the University of California.

Global Fellows will have their own offices. Computer facilities, including LAN connections to the Internet, will be provided. Program staff will assist in the search for affordable housing within reasonable distance of UCLA.

Obligations of the Fellowship

Global Fellows will commit to remaining in residence throughout the period of the Fellowship, to attending the weekly seminars, and to making a formal presentation to the seminar on the progress of their research at least once each year. Fellows will also be expected to cultivate good working relationships with members of their "home" UCLA academic departments and to interact with the broader UCLA community. Each Global Fellow will be expected to contribute to the University’s teaching mission, normally by offering two one-quarter undergraduate seminars related to their research.

Prerequisites and Selection Criteria

Candidates will only be considered if they received, or will receive, their Ph.D.s (or equivalent) between 1 January 1998 and 1 April 2005. Applicants may be from any discipline, provided only that their work is relevant to the concerns of the International Institute (see below). There is no citizenship requirement. Successful applicants will be of the highest intellectual caliber and will be doing innovative work, preferably of multidisciplinary interest, on (or with obvious relevance to) the cultural, economic, social, and political dynamics of the contemporary world. Among the topics of particular interest to the Institute are:

• New forms of governance and co-ordination, whether in the governmental, non-governmental, or private spheres
• Security concerns that transcend traditional interstate conflict
• The causes and consequences of cultural and economic globalization
• Transnational cultures and multiple identities (or resistance to these trends)
• Public health, the environment, and economic development.

Application and Selection Procedures

Applications and nominations should be submitted, on-line, between 15 November 2004 and 14 January 2005. Submissions received after 14 January 2005 will not be considered. Those who are unable to submit on-line may request written forms by any of the avenues listed below under "Further Information and Inquiries." Applications must include an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a short abstract of the dissertation, a statement of proposed research (max. 10 pages double-spaced), a writing sample, and names of three references.

Applications will be vetted preliminarily in consultation with the relevant academic Department(s) and Research Centers at UCLA. Final selection will be by a committee composed of the Vice-Provost, the Director, and the Senior Fellows. The names of the Global Fellows should be announced, and formal invitations extended, by 1 March 2005.

Compensation

Global Fellows will be appointed as Visiting Assistant Professors. Fellows already holding tenure-track academic positions at their home institutions will receive an annual salary of $50,472; other Global Fellows will receive an annual salary of $40,512. Monthly salary is subject to all applicable federal, state and local taxes. Fringe benefits, including access to UCLA’s health insurance options, will be provided for the full academic year.

Further information and inquiries

UCLA is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

More detailed inquiries may be submitted by e-mailing globalfellows@international.ucla.edu, by telephoning 310-825-4921, or by writing to Global Fellows Program, International Institute, 11349 Bunche Hall, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487.

Global Fellows Director: Ronald Rogowski, Professor of Political Science

Vice Provost and Dean, UCLA International Institute: Geoffrey Garrett, Professor of Political Science

Belfer Fellowship

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Fellowships in Science and International Affairs

International Security Program 2004–2005

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (BCSIA) John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University BCSIA The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (BCSIA) is the hub of the John F. Kennedy School of Government's research, teaching, and training in international security affairs, environmental and natural resource issues, and science and technology policy. The Center's mission is to provide leadership in advancing policy-relevant knowledge about the most important challenges of international security and other critical issues where science, technology, and international affairs intersect. The heart of BCSIA is its resident research staff: Harvard faculty members, scholars, public-policy practitioners, and each year a new, multinational, and interdisciplinary group of research fellows. ELIGIBILITY The Center offers both pre­doctoral and advanced research fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Applications for research fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree, university faculty members, and employees of government, military, international, humanitarian, and private research institutions who have appropriate professional experience. Applicants for pre­doctoral fellowships must have passed general examinations prior to appointment. BCSIA seeks applications from political scientists, lawyers, economists, those in the natural sciences, and others of diverse disciplinary backgrounds. BCSIA also encourages applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries. Fellows are expected to devote some portion of their time to collaborative endeavors, as arranged by the appropriate program or project director. Research fellows are also expected to complete a book, monograph, or other significant publication during their period of residence. Pre­doctoral research fellows are expected to contribute to the Center's research activities, as well as work on — and ideally complete — their doctoral dissertations. BCSIA research fellows are selected by the Center's major research programs and projects. Fellowship applicants must indicate the program or project to which they are applying in accordance with the research interests described below. BCSIA offers fellowships in five program areas: the International Security Program (ISP); the Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENRP); the Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program (STPP); the Program on Intrastate Conflict, Conflict Prevention, and Conflict Resolution (ICP); and the Caspian Studies Project (CSP). Additional fellowships are offered in special projects described in the next section. RESEARCH INTERESTS The International Security Program sponsors or co-sponsors fellowships in areas listed below. If you are interested in additional BCSIA fellowships, please click here.

The International Security Program (ISP)

Program Director: Steven E. Miller · Faculty Chair: Stephen M. Walt U.S. defense and foreign policy; Russian security policy; nuclear proliferation; managing nuclear technology and materials; the political economy of the Russian nuclear complex; chemical and biological weapons proliferation, control, and countermeasures; terrorism; regional security, especially the Russian periphery, Asia, and the Middle East; internal and ethnic conflict; transatlantic relations; democracy and democratization as a factor in international politics.

Managing the Atom Project

Executive Director: Jim Walsh Addressing the risks posed by nuclear weapons and weapons-usable materials; assessing the future of civilian nuclear power; and strengthening democratic management of both through improved access to information, broader public participation, and more effective regulation and oversight. The Program on Intrastate Conflict, Conflict Prevention, and Conflict Resolution (ICP)

Program Director: Robert I. Rotberg All aspects of conflict within states; ethnic, religious, and linguistic conflict; peacekeeping and peace building; conlfict prevention in general; conflict resolution, especially in divided states; all aspects of state failure and the prevention of state failure. The Intrastate Conflict Program has current and continuing particular concerns with Burma, Cyprus, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Haiti, Sri Lanka, the Sudan, Zimbabwe, and other vulnerable states. STIPEND INFORMATION BCSIA offers ten-month stipends of $34,000 to post­doctoral research fellows and $20,000 to pre­doctoral research fellows, with health insurance. Only a limited number of fellowships are available, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply for other sources of funding. All applicants should indicate clearly whether they are seeking full or partial funding from BCSIA, and indicate other potential funding sources. Non-stipendiary appointments are also offered. Please note that CSP fellowship appointments are non-stipendiary. In most cases, office space and supplies, computers with LAN and Internet connections, and access to Harvard University libraries and other facilities will be provided.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES CONTACT INFORMATION Each applicant should submit as one complete packet:

1. a 3–5 page double-spaced statement that proposes a major research project or dissertation prospectus, including its relevance to the research interests of one of the Center's programs or projects; the statement should clearly indicate at the top of the page the specific program or project to which the application is being directed.
2. a curriculum vitae;
3. Three sealed letters of recommendation (not emails) attesting to the applicant's professional competence;
4. a short writing sample pertinent to the application (please do not send books or lengthy manuscripts);
5. Predoctoral candidates must also provide a sealed graduate school transcript.

There is no physical application to complete: the steps above constitute the application process.

The applicant is responsible for collecting all materials, including letters of recommendation and transcripts, and submitting them as one packet to the Center. Materials submitted will not be returned to the applicant. Emailed materials will not be accepted, unless specifically indicated by the Program Director.

The application deadline is February 1, 2005.

Fellowship Coordinator Telephone: (617) 495-3745 E-mail: bcsia_fellowships@ksg.harvard.edu Mailing address: Fellowship Coordinator Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs John F. Kennedy School of Government 79 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge, MA 02138

CISAC Fellowship

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CISAC FELLOWSHIPS - PREDOCTORAL, POSTDOCTORAL, AND PROFESSIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Deadline: February 1, 2005 CISAC supports a social science fellowship program for predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars and professionals, which provides opportunities for concentrated study in a multidisciplinary environment. Visiting fellows spend the academic year at Stanford University completing their projects, participating in seminars, and interacting with each other and the resident faculty and research staff. The Center facilities on the Stanford campus include offices, a conference room, and a specialized library. Fellows also have access to other Stanford libraries. Research Topics CISAC’s pre- and postdoctoral fellowships provide opportunities for concentrated study in a multidisciplinary environment. Visiting fellows spend the academic year at Stanford University completing their projects, participating in seminars, and interacting with each other and the resident faculty and research staff. The Center considers applicants working within a broad range of topics related to peace and international security. Suitable topics may include, but are not limited to: • regional and global security relationships • proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons • causes and prevention of deadly conflict • implementation of peace agreements • causes and prevention of terrorism • norms of use and nonuse of weapons • the interaction of science, politics, and policy • security in South and East Asia • United States defense and arms control policies Eligibility Fellowships are available to Ph.D. candidates who have made substantial progress toward the completion of their dissertation and to scholars with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees from the United States and abroad. The Center invites applications from a variety of disciplines, including anthropology, economics, history, law, political science, sociology, medicine, and the natural and physical sciences. The Center also seeks applications from military officers or civilian members of the United States government, members of military or diplomatic services from other countries, and journalists interested in arms control and international security issues. Stipend The value of each fellowship award is determined by the applicant’s graduate education and background. Stipends, with health insurance, for the nine-month academic year will be $20,000 for predoctoral fellows. Postdoctoral stipends, with health insurance, start at $35,000 and are commensurate with experience. Application Process Applicants are responsible for ensuring reference letters arrive by the deadline. Address all materials and queries to: Barbara Platt Fellowship Program Coordinator Encina Hall, E210 Stanford University Stanford CA 94305-6165 Phone: (650) 723-9626 Fax: (650) 723-0089 email: bplatt@stanford.edu Only completed applications will be considered. Download application form

Yale Fellowship

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Order, Conflict, and Voilence Residential Research Fellowships

The Program on Order, Conflict, and Violence at the Yale Center for International and Area Studies (YCIAS) invites applications for residential research fellowships from scholars who address fundamental questions of order, conflict, and violence.

The Program is offering two (2) fellowships, pre- or postdoctoral, in 2005-06.

This interdisciplinary research program based on the social sciences and history, aims to promote innovative research on such questions as the causes of breakdown of order and violent conflict, the material and non-material sources and consequences of conflict, the various forms of political violence (e.g. coups, massacres, revolutions, riots, war, and genocide), the likelihood that some types of group conflict may be more or less prone to escalating into violent conflict, the evolution of national, subnational, or transnational political orders, and the social and political conditions and institutions associated with the emergence and breakdown of order. Under the direction of Professor Stathis Kalyvas, the Program fosters an intellectual community at Yale through the interaction of students, faculty, and visiting scholars interested in questions of order, conflict, and violence, and organizes various activities, including lectures, speaker series, workshops, and conferences.

Fellows will be expected to be in full-time residence during the academic year beginning September 1, 2005. During the tenure of their appointment, Fellows are expected to work on their research projects, interact with graduate students and faculty, contribute to the intellectual life of the Program, and participate in its collective activities and development.

Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to teach one undergraduate seminar structured around the general themes of order, conflict, and violence. Ideally, they also will complete a significant publication during their residency. Predoctoral Fellows are expected to complete their doctoral dissertations.

In awarding fellowships, preference is given to: (a) recent Ph.D. recipients; and (b) graduate students who have made progress on their dissertations and are likely to complete them during their fellowship. Applicants for Predoctoral fellowships must have completed all coursework and general examinations at the time of application and are expected to have made significant progress on their dissertations. All candidates must be fluent in English.

Stipend and Resource Information The Program offers academic year stipends of $36,050 plus benefits to Postdoctoral Fellows and $20,600 plus individual health insurance coverage to Predoctoral Fellows: All Fellows appointed by the Program will have full access to the Yale University libraries and email. Normally, Fellows can expect shared office space, computer access and basic office supplies. Unfunded or partially funded pre- and postdoctoral fellowships may be available at the discretion of the Program. Interested candidates, who have other sources of funding, may apply with a clear indication of their funding situation. All applicants should indicate clearly whether they are seeking full or partial funding.

Application Process Applications must include the following :

• cover letter, including current e-mail address
• current curriculum vitae, including publications
• 1500-word description of the proposed research project. The description should include the background, nature, importance, specific objectives, and methodology of the proposed research project.
• one sample of writing not exceeding 20 double-spaced pages pertinent to the proposed research project. (No books accepted.)
• a syllabus of the proposed course (Postdoctoral Fellows ONLY)
• an official graduate school transcript
• three letters of recommendation. For Postdoctoral Fellows, referees should cover teaching ability as well as other points. The letters may be sent directly to YCIAS or included with the application materials. If recommendation letters accompany application materials they must be in a sealed envelope. Letters sent by e-mail with full title, institution and contact information of the sender will be accepted.

Deadline for submission: January 17, 2005 Awards will be announced by early March.

************************* Application materials should be sent to: Fellowships--Program on Order, Violence and Conflict Yale Center for International and Area Studies 34 Hilllhouse Avenue P.O. Box 208206 New Haven, CT 06520 E-mail : ocvprogram@yale.edu

For additional information e-mail ocvprogram@yale.edu.

Application packets must be postmarked by the deadline in order to be reviewed. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Do not send application materials via registered or certified mail.

Olin Fellowship

[Website] FELLOWSHIP INFORMATION Application Process To be considered for a John M. Olin Fellowship in National Security, an applicant must submit four (4) complete copies of the following items:

(1) cover letter, including current e-mail address (2) current curriculum vitae, including publications (3) 1500-word description of the proposed research project The description should include the background, nature, importance, specific objectives, and methodology of the proposed research project. (4) one or two unbound samples of writing The writing samples should be pertinent to the proposed research project, if possible. (5) the names of three people whom the applicant has asked to confidentially evaluate his/her proposed research project and scholarly qualifications. Each of these people must send his/her letter of recommendation directly to the Olin Institute by the January 14th deadline.

Applications for a John M. Olin Fellowship in National Security must be received by the Institute no later than January 14th for a fellowship beginning the following September. Awards will be announced by mid-March. In cases of demonstrated need, an early decision may be requested. Please indicate clearly on your application whether you are applying for a pre- or a postdoctoral fellowship and the date on which you expect to defend, if applicable.

Application materials should be addressed to the Director:

Professor Stephen Peter Rosen Olin Institute for Strategic Studies 1033 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138-5319

Mershon Fellowship

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Each year the Mershon Center hosts outstanding scholars with a variety of research interests. The post-doctoral fellowship is open to individuals who have recieved their in the last five years.

Those scholars who have received their terminal degree more than five years ago, please see our Visiting Scholar application procedures.

The Mershon Center supports research focused on these four main themes:

(1) The use of force and diplomacy in international relations. (2) The study of political and economic decision-making that affects war and peace. (3) Culture and identity and their impact on national security. (4) Law and the institutional management of violent inter-group conflict that might arise from a variety of normative causes, including conflicting material interests, normative beliefs, or resource scarcity and usage.

Please submit the following materials to: Viki Jones Mershon Center 1501 Neil Ave. Columbus, OH 43201

and electronically to jones.1959@osu.edu

1) A one-page statement of the candidate's primary interest.

2) A C.V. with the standard items and list of refereed publications.

3) A description of the proposed research project that should explain the specific project to be undertaken during a year at Mershon, relate the contribution of the proposed research to the Mershon Center scholarly activities, and explain the significance of the project.

4) An official transcript and three letters of recommendation.

The Mershon Center will begin reviewing applications January 15, 2005 and continue until the positions are filled. For fullest consideration, please submit applications by this date.

For Additional Information Contact:

Richard Herrmann, Director The Mershon Center 1501Neil Avenue Columbus, OH43201 Phone:614-292-9843 Fax:614-292-5743 Email:herrmann.1@osu.edu

IR Fellowship List Fall 2005

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Institution	Due Date
Princeton	2005-01-05
Olin	2005-01-14
UCLA	2005-01-14
Mershon	2005-01-15
Yale	2005-01-17
Belfer	2005-02-01
CISAC	2005-02-01

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