[URBANTH-L]FUNDING: International Fellows in Urban Studies

[Angela Jancius]

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWS IN URBAN STUDIES
Johns Hopkins University, Institute for Policy Studies

The Johns Hopkins Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) is the primary social 
science policy research and teaching arm of the Johns Hopkins University. 
Located on the Homewood campus of the University, IPS straddles the two 
worlds of thought and action.

Junior Fellows

Positions as Junior Fellows are available to graduate students and young 
professionals below the age of 35 who are involved in urban studies 
research. Junior Fellows usually spend eight months (two academic semesters) 
at IPS, beginning in September of each year. Junior Fellows conduct a 
research project with cross-cultural implications related to their specific 
interests in urban studies and to the program's focus on cities' growth, 
decline, revitalization, and the welfare of urban residents. They also may 
audit one or more graduate courses each semester from the offerings of Johns 
Hopkins.

Senior Fellows

Positions as Senior Fellows are open to individuals 30 and over who are 
involved in urban studies research or are senior level practitioners. Senior 
Fellows usually spend a period of four months (one academic semester) at 
Hopkins commencing in either September or late January. Alternative 
schedules can be accomodated, including sabbatical years, summer 
fellowships, and other months. Senior Fellows conduct a specific research 
project with cross-cultural implications related to their specific interests 
in urban studies and to the program's focus on cities' growth, decline, 
revitalization, and the welfare of urban residents. Senior Fellow 
responsibilities may also involve presenting lectures and seminars to the 
University community.

General Eligibility

Candidates must have demonstrated a high degree of experience and 
professional competence in urban studies research or urban policy practice. 
Candidates are expected to have attained a university diploma equivalent to 
the American Bachelor of Arts or Science degree and to be capable of 
carrying out independent research and inquiry. A high degree of English 
fluency is required as demonstrated by a score of 600 or higher on the TOEFL 
exam.

There are no restrictions as to nationality (except that U.S. citizens are 
excluded from eligibility). Fellows are strongly encouraged to attend the 
annual International Fellows in Urban Studies Conference prior to their 
fellowship year and are warmly invited to participate in subsequent annual 
conferences.

Application and Selection

All applicants for the International Fellows in Urban Studies Program should 
complete the application form. Applicants must submit a proposal of no more 
than 2,000 words describing the research project they will undertake while 
at the Institute for Policy Studies. This research proposal is a key factor 
for award. The proposal must cover the following five topics:

the policy issue to be addressed;
the policy significance of the topic;
the relevance of the topic to the city of Baltimore as well as 
cross-nationally;
the methodology; and
the schedule for accomplishing the project within the time frame of the U.S. 
visit. The proposal should be typed, double-spaced, using 12-point typeface.

Applicants are required to submit the research proposal, two letters of 
recommendation from urban policy leaders and/or scholars, a resume or 
curriculum vitae, and a brief statement of career or educational plans. 
Applicants should indicate their intention to compete for either a Senior or 
Junior level position and should also indicate other sources of funding for 
the fellowship. All of these materials should be submitted to the 
International Fellows in Urban Studies Program, Institute for Policy 
Studies, The Johns Hopkins University, Wyman Park Building, 3400 N. Charles 
Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, U.S.A. Attention: Marsha R. B. Schachtel.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To be eligible for September 
acceptance, applications should be submitted by April 30. To be eligible for 
January acceptance, applications should be submitted by August 31. 
Applications may also be completed online. Hard copies of recommendation 
letters are required. Applications are available at the IPS website: 
http://ips.jhu.edu/fellows/urban/eligibility.html

This is a competitive award program. Selection criteria include the policy 
relevance and significance of the proposed research, the feasibility of 
completing it within the time frame, and its relationship to the interests 
and expertise of Institute faculty. A committee of urban studies scholars 
will make the selection of fellowship recipients. Applicants will be 
notified within 30 days of submission of all required application materials.

For additional information, please contact:

Institute for Policy Studies
Johns Hopkins University
Wyman Building
3400 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21218-2696
Telephone: (410) 516-7174
Fax: (410) 516-8233