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Princeton Fellos in Globalization and Governance Program — 2008-2009--The Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance (NCGG) at Princeton University's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, directed by Helen Milner, announces the Globalization and Governance Fellowship program. NCGG will award one-year research positions to eligible, talented scholars. These awards are designed to promote basic research in the broad areas of international and comparative political economy, international organization and global governance, and globalization. Research on the causes and consequences of globalization, the political economy of foreign trade, monetary and regulatory policies, the sources of international cooperation at the global and regional level, the domestic and international politics of economic development, the political economy of human security issues, the evolution and impact of international institutions, and the politics of international law and human rights policies is of relevance. The center invites candidates with a background in political science, economics, modern history, sociology, anthropology, law, business, and other disciplines bearing on the study of globalization to apply. Preference will be given to recent recipients of a doctoral degree. Those willing and able to teach a seminar or section at Princeton University during the term of their appointment are also encouraged to apply. Teaching assignments will be contingent upon Woodrow Wilson School requirements and the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. Application Deadline — December 15, 2007. Application Process — Please apply online at: http://www.princeton.edu/~pcglobal/fellowsprogram.html. Applicants will be required to provide the following: Cover letter explaining the candidate's scholarly career, prospective or actual doctoral defense date, and academic interests; current C.V. including publications; 2000-word description of the proposed research project, including its specific objectives, importance, and research design; one or two writing samples (limit of 100 pages); three letters of recommendation. Applicants will submit names of three letter writers. Candidates who hold positions at academic institutions will also be required to submit: Statement indicating if a sabbatical leave is available; home institution policy with regard to sabbatical pay; history of 'sabbatical leaves' over the past seven years; a confidential statement indicating salary for the current academic year (September 1, 2007- July 1, 2008). Salary - Rank and salary will be contingent on qualifications. NCGG Fellows not on leave from other positions will be eligible for employee benefits; others will be eligible for health insurance only. For more information about the Niehaus Center for Globalization and Governance fellowship program, please contact Nancy Barthelemy, Assistant Director at nbarthel@princeton.edu. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For additional information about applying to Princeton, please link to http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/ApplicantsInfo.htm. Candidates may choose to complete the 'Invitation to Self-Identify' form at http://web.princeton.edu/sites/dof/forms/PSoftSelfID.pdf. Providing the self-identification information is completely voluntary and declining to submit the information will not adversely affect your candidacy.
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