Purpose
To provide advanced graduate students with experience in policy-relevant empirical research and to assist them in developing their own research/dissertation topic.
Activities
The research fellow will assist EPI economists in empirical research, providing an opportunity to develop as well as use statistical and methodological capabilities. The Fellow will develop research/dissertation ideas and explore databases at EPI, and will be encouraged to attend seminars, hearings and conferences in the D.C. area. SEIU will provide the research fellow with the opportunity to learn about the role of labor unions in the policy-making process.
Research will be empirical and relevant to public policy. Examples are the outcomes of welfare reform, the distribution of the tax burden, trends in labor markets and the income distribution, work reorganization and worker participation, macroeconomic policy, and the evolution of privatization efforts in state and local governments. Historically specific factors and the role of institutions will be included in the analysis.
Eligibility and Terms of Award
The fellowship is available to advanced graduate students in economics, public policy, industrial relations, and related fields who have completed all requirements toward a doctorate except for the dissertation. It is primarily intended for those who have not yet selected a dissertation topic, but those who have begun their dissertations are also invited to apply. Minorities and women are strongly urged to apply.
Application Requirements
There is no application form. Applicants must submit:
1. Statement from their department describing their current academic standing.
2. A three page statement on the applicant's research interests and their relevance to public policy. If applicable, the statement would briefly describe the dissertation, including the research problem or area, research questions, methodologies, sources of data or evidence (e.g., surveys, case studies), and policy implications.
3. Two letters of reference from faculty, one of whom must be the applicant's chief academic advisor.
4. Curriculum vitae and transcript from the graduate institution.
5. A writing sample, preferably a research paper, or equivalent.
Application Dates
Application materials must be received by April 1, 2001. Awards will be announced around May 1, 2001. The award will cover the period September 2001 through August 2002. Start and end dates are somewhat flexible.
Arrangements
The Fellow will receive a pro-rated $25,000 annual stipend and reside in the Washington, D.C. area. Health benefits are available if the Fellow is not covered by his or her university.
Non-U.S. citizens are welcome to apply. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he or she has a visa/immigration status that permits him or her to be employed in the U.S. EPI does not support H1-B visa applications.
Affirmative Action
People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Contact
Please direct all e-mail correspondence to Max Sawicky at sawicky at epinet.org or fax inquiries and applications to (202) 775-0819.