Niehaus Center for Globalization & Governance - Visiting Fellow in Regional Political Economy

The Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance (NCGG) at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs seeks two or more candidates for the Visiting Fellowship Program in Regional Political Economy for the 2024-2025 academic year. This fellows' program aims to develop a generation of scholars able to analyze and make policy recommendations about the regional political economy in the Middle East, East, South or Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Candidates with a background in economics, political science, contemporary history, sociology, law, business, and other disciplines bearing on the study of markets, politics, and economic development, focusing on the regions mentioned above, are invited to apply. Scholarly work should explore the ways in which the politics within and between a set of countries intersect with natural resource endowments, market conditions, technological and physical infrastructure, and cultural biases to explain existing patterns of economic development and to promote higher levels of development more effectively. Fellows will be required to be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity, or demonstrate to the program's satisfaction the ability to be on campus daily and on short notice, to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation for the duration of the fellowship (expected to be September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025).

Application Deadline - Applicants should apply by Monday, November 1, 2023 (11:59 pm EST), for full consideration; however, posting will remain open until filled.

Application Process -All candidates must use the online application process to submit materials at: https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/31262. 

Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. in one of the above-mentioned disciplines. To apply, please provide the following:
*Cover letter explaining the candidate's scholarly career, prospective or actual doctoral defense date, and academic interests;
*Current curriculum vitae, including publications;
*2,000-word description of the proposed research project, including its specific objectives, importance, and research design;
*One writing sample (limit of 50 pages);
*Contact information for three references, who will be asked to comment specifically on the applicant's qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for submitting a confidential recommendation on your behalf. Letters of reference are to be submitted by the end of the business day (5 pm EST) on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Complete your application well before the deadline so that references can be submitted on time.

Candidates who hold positions at academic institutions may also be required to submit:
*Home institution policy with regard to sabbatical pay;
*Selected candidates will be asked to either submit a confidential statement indicating their salary for the current academic year (September 2023 - July 2024) or provide written authorization for Princeton to confirm their salary.

Salary - Rank and salary will be contingent on qualifications. NCGG Fellows will receive applicable Princeton University benefits, reimbursement of roundtrip travel to/from Princeton, and a $10,000 research fund. 

Successful applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in February 2024. 

For more information about the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance fellowship program, please contact Jennifer Bolton, Assistant Director, at [email protected].