THE Center for Hemispheric Policy at the University of Miami is seeking applications for its Resident Fellow Programme.

The applicant who is selected will be invited to spend the fall 2012 semester 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 programmes and assist in the development of programme initiatives, as well as write or co-write policy papers in that area.

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. For the spring 2012 semester, the Center has particular interest in applicants with expertise in any of the following topics: democracy, economic development, competitiveness, globalisation, hemispheric security, Colombia and Mexico.

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 US 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 US federal tax withholding) from September to December 2012 for a residency in Miami. Travel expenses to and from Miami, and costs for health insurance will be reimbursed, and a monthly housing stipend will be provided. The University of Miami will also provide library privileges.

Application Requirements

* CV and cover letter with a description of background and qualifications, as well as applicant’s complete contact information.

* Short writing sample in English.

* Three recent reference letters, with affiliations, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of reference letter writers.

The deadline for submission of the above information to center@sba.miami.edu is March 15, 2012.

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 or before April 15, 2012.

For information on the Center for Hemispheric Policy’s activities and publications, visit: www.miami.edu/chp.