International Fellows Program in Urban Studies - Usa

[i]Call for urban scholars and practitioners[/i] Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies, Baltimore, Maryland, USA Seeking qualified candidates for the 2007­2008 academic year Candidates must have demonstrated a high degree of experience and professional competence in urban studies research, and be capable of carrying out independent research and inquiry. Additional requirements: - Cross-national research proposal on a policy issue related to the growth, decline, and/or revitalization of cities and the well-being of their citizens - At minimum, a university diploma that is the equivalent of an American Bachelor or Arts or Science degree - High degree of written and spoken English fluency - Urban scholars, policymakers, and practitioners are eligible Successful candidates will conduct research at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies for four to eight months and will become members of the International Urban Fellows Association. There are special funding opportunities for Italian and Swedish Scholars and Practitioners Interested parties are directed to the website http://ips.jhu.edu/fellows/urban/index.html for additional information about the International Fellows in Urban Studies program and application forms. Applications for the 2007-2008 academic year are due [b]April 1, 2007[/b].