Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies: Research Fellowship
The Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies invites applications for a Research Fellowship for the upcoming academic year (2009-10). The Research Fellowship is designed to encourage junior scholars in law, economics, business and related fields to pursue theoretical, empirical, and or applied research in antitrust and/or consumer protection law in keeping with the Institutes mission of promoting a more consumer friendly competitive economy. The Research Fellowship will consist of:
- A Stipend of $39,000 plus standard Loyola University Chicago benefits
- A small research budget
- Office space, computer facilities, and library privileges
- Opportunities to present Work-in-Progress
- The possibility of teaching one course or seminar in the winter semester for additional compensation depending on the applicant's background, experience, and teaching interests and the Law School's needs
- A Faculty Mentor to assist with the anticipated research program
- Participation in the intellectual life of the Institute and the Law School
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting February 1, 2008 and may be submitted electronically to https://www.careers.luc.edu with a copy to antitrust@luc.edu.
Applications should consist of:
- A current c.v. including a list of all publications and copies of all publications not available electronically
- A research proposal of not more than 2,000 words
- One or two writing samples of preferably published work
- Two letters of reference discussing the applicant's ability to successfully complete their proposed research project
- A statement of teaching interests (if applicable) including a course description and any available syllabi
The Fellowship would begin on either July 1st or August 1st, 2009 and would be for a twelve month non-renewable period. More information about the Institute is available at http://www.luc.edu/antitrust. Inquires about the Institute and the Research Fellowship may be directed to Professor Spencer Weber Waller, Director, Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies, swalle1@luc.edu or 312.915.7137.
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