Dubai Initiative/Women and Public Policy Program Fellowship

The Dubai Initiative and the Women and Public Policy Program of the Kennedy School of Government are pleased to announce a postdoctoral residential fellowship in the area of gender and the Middle East. The fellowship will be awarded to an outstanding scholar conducting research with a particular focus on gender and the Middle East in any of the following areas: evolving issues of governance; U.S. foreign policy; security studies; economic policy; energy policy; innovations in governance; e-government; and government performance. This fellow must hold a Ph.D. by September 2009.

Responsibilities:
The Dubai Initiative/WAPPP Fellow will be expected to participate actively in the intellectual life of the Dubai Initiative and the Women and Public Policy Program, taking part in seminars relevant to their interests and presenting papers.

Research fellows will also be expected to complete a book, monograph, scholarly article or other significant publication during their period of residence.

Stipend:
The stipend for the 2009-2010 academic year postdoctoral fellowship is $34,000. Residential fellowships also provide for individual health insurance and institutional support.

Applications:
Applicants for the Dubai Initiative/Women and Public Policy Program Fellowship should submit one complete copy of the items below:

  1. A cover letter with current e-mail address and home address.
  2. A current curriculum vitae (including publications).
  3. A 1500-word description of the proposed research project, and a statement indicating the need for postdoctoral support. This proposal should include the background, nature, importance, specific objectives, and methodology of the proposed research.
  4. One unbound sample of writing. If possible, these should be pertinent to the application.
  5. Provide the names, titles and up to date email addresses of three individuals who will supply a recommendation.
  6. Please also indicate whether we may forward your application to other programs who we think may be interested in your work.

Selection Process:
Applications must be received by the Program no later than December 15, 2008 for a fellowship or grant beginning the following September. Awards will be announced in April.

While being considered for a Dubai Initiative/Women and Public Policy Program, you may be informed that you have received another fellowship. We would appreciate your passing this information along to us.

Applications for the 2009-2010 fellowship should be addressed to the WAPPP Associate Director for Research:

Theresa Lund
Women and Public Policy Program
John F. Kennedy School of Government
79 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617-496-6609
Fax: 617-496-6154
email: theresa_lund@harvard.edu


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