The 2009-2010 Calouste Gulbenkian Fellow

Calouste Gulbenkian Fellowship

Johns Hopkins University

Call for Applications

The 2009-2010 Calouste Gulbenkian Fellow
Center for Transatlantic Relations, Johns Hopkins University
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, Washington, DC

The Calouste Gulbenkian Fellowship enables each year one outstanding scholar to conduct research on important issues related to transatlantic relations at the Center for Transatlantic Relations, which is based at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAlS) in Washington, D.C. The first Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation Fellow will be appointed for a nine (9) month period from October 1, 2009-June 30, 2010.

The Fellow is closely integrated into the research, training, and outreach activities of the Center, and will participate in CTR events and meetings. The Fellow is expected to complete a monograph during the period of residence.

Each year the Center identifies several themes of particular interest. For 2009-2010, the Center is particularly interested in receiving applications that deal with any of the following:

  • Energy and environment policy


  • US- EU Relations



  • US and EU policies on international human rights or democracy



  • Securing our societies: international aspects of homeland security



  • Transatlantic economic relations and globalization



  • The future of NATO and transatlantic security




Eligibility
Applicants for the Calouste Gulbenkian Fellowship must have a doctorate or be at the post/doctorate level, demonstrated research capacity, be fluent in English, and be eligible for a J-l visa. Candidates of Portuguese nationality are particularly encouraged to apply. Should no Portuguese candidate be selected, nationals of Lusophone or European countries, as well as U.S. scholars may also be eligible.

Stipend
The Fellow will receive a stipend of $5000 per month; an office with computer, Internet access and voicemail; access to Johns Hopkins University libraries and other facilities. The Fellow is expected to take care of his/her own travel, accommodation, health care coverage and living expenses.
Application Procedure
Each applicant should submit the following (in English):


  • A letter supporting the application.



  • A 3 to 5 page double-spaced statement that proposes a research project, including its relevance to the research interests of the Center.



  • A curriculum vitae.



  • Two sealed letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's professional competence.

The applicant is responsible for collecting all materials and submitting them as one packet before Friday, May 15, 2009 to:

Calouste Gulbenkian Fellowship
Center for Transatlantic Relations
School for Advanced International Studies
Johns Hopkins University
1717 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 525
Washington, DC 20036
USA
The Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation-CTR Fellow is selected by the Center and the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Applicants will be notified by June 1, 2009. The 2009-2010 Fellowship begins on October 1, 2009.

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