Fellow Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University of Miami: candidaturas

RESIDENT FELLOW PROGRAM

March 15 – July 15, 2013

The Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University of Miami is seeking applications for its Resident Fellow Program. The applicant who is selected will be invited to spend March 15-July 15, 2013, at the Center and participate in all the Center activities. Within the Resident Fellow’s area of expertise, the fellow is expected to speak at several Center programs and assist in the development of program initiatives, as well as write or co-write policy papers on program-relevant issues. Focusing on issues impacting Latin American and Caribbean countries, the fellow will give guest lectures at university classes and will speak to outside groups in the policy and business communities, as well as to the media.

 

Eligibility

 

The competition is open to political analysts, economists, journalists and scholars from Latin American and Caribbean countries and Canada, who have published and worked on key policy issues pertaining to Latin America and the Caribbean.  The Center has particular interest in applicants with expertise in any of the following topics, as they relate to Latin America and the Caribbean: democracy and political development, economic growth, development and poverty reduction, competitiveness, globalization, security, energy and free trade.

 

In order to enter the United States, a Resident Fellow will be required to obtain a J-1 Visa.  The University of Miami is able to provide the Resident Fellow with a DS-2019 Form, a document that is to be presented to U.S. Consulate authorities when submitting an application for a J-1 Visa. The J-1 Visa application process is the responsibility of the Resident Fellow.

 

Applicants must be able to speak and write fluently in English.

 

Benefits

 

The Center for Hemispheric Policy will provide a $12,000 stipend (prior to U.S. federal tax withholding) from March 15 – July 15, 2013, for a residency in Miami. Travel expenses to and from Miami and costs for health insurance will be reimbursed. The fellow will be responsible for procuring his/her housing; a $2,000 monthly housing stipend (prior to U.S. federal tax withholding) will be provided. The University of Miami will also provide library privileges.

 

Application Requirements

 

·         C.V. and cover letter with a description of applicant’s background and qualifications, as well as applicant’s complete contact information

·         Short writing sample in English on a topic relevant to Latin American and Caribbean countries.

·         Three recent reference letters, with affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers of reference letter writers.

 

The submission deadline for above information is January 31, 2013. Send information to center@sba.miami.edu.

 

Selection Process

 

A panel of experts will review all Resident Fellow applications and submit its recommendations to the director and associate director of the Center for Hemispheric Policy. The Center’s Resident Fellow selection will be made on February 1, 2013.

 

The Center for Hemispheric Policy receives financial support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State.

For information on the Center for Hemispheric Policy’s activities and publications, visit: www.miami.edu/chp.