The National Bureau of Economic Research seeks applications to its
Visiting Fellows Program in Disability Insurance Research for the
2013-2014 academic year.
These post-doctoral fellowships provide support for one year of
intensive research on disability insurance and policy issues at NBERs
office in Cambridge and are targeted toward economists who are at an
early stage in their research careers or who wish to focus more
intensively on these topics. PhD students receiving their degrees
this year are also encouraged to apply.
Applications are due on or before December 28, 2012.
NBER encourages applications from individuals from under-represented
racial and ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; and/or
individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Program details and on-line application for Visiting Fellow in
Disability Insurance Research are available at www.nber.org/jobs/
The information is also reproduced below.
If you know of any economists who would be interested in this program,
please encourage them to apply.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me or Janet
Stein at the Cambridge office, (617) 588-0366 (email:
jbstein_at_nber.org).
David Wise
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Visiting Fellows Program in Disability Insurance Research
NBERs Fellowship Program in Disability Insurance Research, under the
direction of Professor David A. Wise, supports promising economists at
an early stage in their research careers. Fellows visit our Cambridge
office for one year of intensive research in the areas of aging and
health and are free of all teaching and other university
responsibilities.
Fellows receive a yearly stipend of $60,000 - $74,000 (depending on
years of experience and available funds) as well as office space, use
of computer facilities at the Bureaus Cambridge office, and funds for
research expenses.
Eligibility
Applications are being accepted for the 2013-2014*. Applicants must
have completed a PhD before they begin the program, and must be US
Citizens or lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time the
fellowship begins.
NBER encourages applications from individuals from under-represented
racial and ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; and/or
individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Please refer to
http://grants.nih.gov/training/faq_diversity.htm#A3 for more
information about NIH recruitment goals.
Deadline: December 28, 2012
Application Materials Required:
Curriculum vitae
Publication List
Names of at least two references
Summary of research plans (no more than 1,000 words)
To Apply:
Apply online at www.nber.org/jobs/
Financial Support for this program is provided by
the Social Security Administration and the National Bureau of Economic Research
*Fellowship awards are contingent on funding from SSA
SEE ALSO: www.nber.org/jobs - Visiting Fellow in Aging Research
Received on Wed Nov 14 2012 - 11:20:16 EST
