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Fulbright Scholar Opportunities in Economics
From March to August 1, 2009, U.S. faculty and professionals are invited to apply for Fulbright scholar grants* at www.cies.org. Complimentary subscriptions are also available for The Global Citizen, the Fulbright Scholar Program’s new, monthly e-newsletter. Sign up at www.cies.org.
*The Fulbright Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, is the U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world. Since 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 286,000 participants from over 155 countries with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, to exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns. For more information, visit http://fulbright.state.gov/.
March 1, 2009 – The Competition Begins!
Fulbright Scholar Program for US Faculty and Professionals for 2010-2011 is open
The Fulbright Scholar Program offers 105 grants in lecturing, research or combined lecturing/research awards in economics, including 7 Fulbright Distinguished Chairs and the Middle East and North Africa Regional Research Program . Even better, faculty and professionals in economics also can apply for one of the 144 “All Discipline” awards open to all fields.
What does Fulbright offer in economics? Here are a few of the awards for 2010-2011:
European Union Affairs Research Program – Award #0188 – EU affairs, US-EU relations, monetary policy, regulatory affairs
Jamaica – Award #0542 – microeconomics, macroeconomics, Caribbean economic problems, managerial economics, econometrics
Mozambique – Award #0087 – international trade, regional trade agreements, economic integration
The application deadline is August 1, 2009. U.S. citizenship is required. For a full, detailed listing of all the Fulbright programs and awards, other eligibility requirements, and an application, visit our website at www.cies.org, or send a request for materials to scholars@cies.iie.org.
Teaching Materials
Those involved in teaching Ecological Economics and other environmental subjects may find the free slideshows and videos available here of use.
Keele University
John Proops: Course Outline
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Brian Czech: 2002 Syllabus
Tufts University Global Development and Environment Institute (G-DAE)
The Tufts University Global Development and Environment Institute is pleased to announce that two texts on environmental economics and trade issues are available for course use. Read this PDF for more information or to order examination copies, please visit the website.
Teaching Links
The following links provide further information on environmental matters
Global Development and Environment Institute (G-DAE)
The Global Development And Environment Institute (G-DAE) is a research institute at Tuft University dedicated to promoting a new understanding of how societies can pursue their economic goals in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner.
Ecological Economics at Michigan State University
This site is maintained by Professor Eileen Van Ravenswaay and contains information on both Ecological Economics and Environmental Economics courses, as well working papers, vacancy links and links to other environmental sites.
Gund Institute for Ecological Economics at the University of Vermont
The Gund Institute pursues integrated research, education, design, and leadership in the trans-disciplinary field of ecological economics. This website highlights current and past research as well as certificate and degree programs offered by the Gund Institute.
