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Global Issues: Fulbright Visiting Research Chair at the University of Toronto - Munk Centre
Award #9543
Category:
Research
Deadline: August 1, 2008
Grant Activity: Conduct research, develop collaborations and offer occasional guest lectures at the undergraduate or graduate level.
Specialization(s): The Munk Centre encompasses the Centre for Global Issues, the Centre for the Study of the United States, the Asian Institute, and the Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies, as well as many other institutes and programs. The Munk Centre Chair rotates among the Centre's composite institutions; consequently, relevant areas of study can include the global economy, development, international institutions, Asia, Latin America, Europe, Russia, Eurasia, and the United States, among other topics.
Additional Qualifications: Junior scholars with promising research records as well as established senior scholars are encouraged to apply.
Location: Munk Centre for International Studies, University of Toronto
Length of Grant: 4 months or 9 months
Starting Date: September 2009 for academic-year grants; September 2009 or January 2010 for one-semester grants
Comments: Established in 1827, the University of Toronto is Canada's largest university, recognized as a global leader in research and teaching. The university's distinguished faculty, institutional record of groundbreaking scholarship and wealth of innovative academic opportunities continually attract outstanding students and academics from around the world. The renowned Munk Centre for International Studies seeks to be an internationally recognized leader in interdisciplinary academic research on global issues and to integrate research with teaching and public education. The Munk Centre encompasses numerous other centers and programs that include the Centre for the Study of the United States, the Centre for Global Issues, the Asian Institute, and the Centre for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies. Applicants are encouraged to contact the institution to discuss research interests. For more information, please contact Elspeth Brown, Director, Centre for the Study of the United States, elspeth.brown@utoronto.ca or visit www.utoronto.ca/mcis
