Faculty Fellowships
Faculty Fellowship Application [PDF]
Please note that our deadline for Center for Ethics and Public Affairs Faculty Fellowships has been extended to December 8, 2009.
The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs encourages teaching and research on ethics, moral and political philosophy, and ethical issues in public life and the professions. Its resident Fellowships support outstanding teachers and scholars who wish to develop their ability to address pressing questions in these fields.
Activities
Fellows contribute to, and participate in, a twice monthly Faculty Seminar organized by the Center and have the opportunity to participate wide variety of academic events both at Tulane and the Murphy Institute. A significant part of their time, however, is devoted to conducting their own research.
Eligibility
Fellows are selected by external reviewers and members of the Center’s Faculty Committee. Applicants are judged on the basis of the quality of achievements in their field of specialization and ability to benefit from work in the Center; the contributions they are likely to make in the future through teaching and writing; and the probable significance of their proposed research and its relevance to the purpose of the Center. Applicants should hold a doctorate in philosophy, political theory, economics or related disciplines; or an advanced professional degree. Preference will be given to applicants at an early stage of their careers, normally no more than ten years from the terminal degree in their field. Applicants ordinarily should hold a college or university faculty appointment at the time of application. Center Faculty Fellowships are open to all faculty regardless of citizenship.
Application Procedures
Please not that the application date has been extended from the original date of November 17, 2009. The new deadline date for receipt of applications is December 8, 2009. Recipients of Fellowships will be notified by March of 2010.
To apply for a Faculty Fellowship, please submit to the Center:
1. The Faculty Fellowship Application form (see above);
2. A detailed description of the research project you propose to undertake during the fellowship year (approximately 1,500 words) and a one page bibliography for the project;
3. Curriculum vitae in outline form, not to exceed two pages;
4. Scholarly paper in English you have written or published (preferably in the last two years).
Please note that this, and all other application materials, will not be returned.
Applicants should also arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly to the Center so that they arrive by the deadline date. Letter writers may send letters via email to the Assistant Director, Margaret Keenan, at mkeenan@tulane.edu. For hard copies, letter writers may use the address below.
Additional materials, such as books, articles, attachments, tapes, slides, etc. should not be submitted because they will not be used in the review process. Transcripts and placement files also should not be sent. Applications sent via facsimile will not be accepted.
Submission via email: (strongly preferred): Applicants should send parts 1 to 4 via email to Margaret Keenan at mkeenan@tulane, as either one PDF file(preferred) or one Word document.
Submission by post: Applications should be mailed to
The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs
The Murphy Institute
108 Tilton Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
Applications should be submitted unbound on single-sided 8 1/2” × 11” paper. This is to facilitate scanning and copying.
Further information about the Fellowships may be requested by contacting the Assistant Director at mkeenan@tulane.edu or 504.862.3236. Applicants may also email the Assistant Director should they prefer the application form in another format than that provided here.
Stipends
Stipends will vary in accordance to individual circumstance. Those on leave from a college or university normally receive up to one-half of their academic salary; their home institution is expected to provide at least half of the salary. All Fellows receive the use of an office equipped with a desktop computer, library privileges, and a research, travel, and housing allowance.