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.
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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.
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The Center for Hemispheric Policy receives financial support from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
of the United States Department of State.
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For information on the Center for Hemispheric Policy’s activities and publications, visit:
www.miami.edu/chp.
