AERC/Journal of African Economies Visiting Scholars Programme 2013-14

The AERC/Journal of African Economies Visiting Scholars Programme provides for short-term visiting fellowships to the Centre for the Study of African Economies at the University of Oxford. The programme will enable AERC network members to visit Oxford and distill a publishable journal article from their recent research.

It is intended that the fellowship will support independent research and study while in Oxford. Visiting fellows will interact with scholars and participate in the intellectual life of the Centre, the Department of Economics and St Antony’s College. Fellows are expected to attend all CSAE seminars and to present at least one seminar on their own research while in Oxford.

Each visit would normally last for a period of two months, coinciding with one academic term at Oxford.

Eligibility
Applicants should meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a PhD in Economics;
2. Be affiliated with an academic institution or research centre located in sub-Saharan Africa;
3. Have authored publications in refereed journals.

Application Procedure
Applications should include the following:

1. A letter stating what the applicant wishes to do while at Oxford including proposed title(s) of paper(s) they intend to write and outlines if available;
2. Copy of any completed AERC project reports;
3. Copy of their updated curriculum vitae.

Visiting fellows will be provided with a desk and computer in shared office space, and with access to the internet and university libraries. Accommodation will be provided at St Antony’s College, as well as membership of the St Antony’s College senior common room. A generous stipend will be provided to cover the cost of a plane ticket and the cost of living while in Oxford. 

Closing date for applications: 31 July 2013 

All applications should be addressed to:

Director of Research
African Economic Research Consortium
Mebank Tower, Milimani Rd
P. O. Box 62882 City Square, 00200
NAIROBI
Tel: (254 - 20) 2734150/3/7; 2734163/6
Fax: (254 - 20) 2734170/3 
e-mail: research@aercafrica.org