International Affairs Fellowship in International Economics

Deadline: 10/31/2020

The International Affairs Fellowship (IAF) in International Economics, sponsored by Kimberly Querrey, offers business economists as well as university-based economics scholars hands-on experience in the U.S. government to expand their range of thinking and work on international economic policy. The IAF in International Economics aims to enrich the teaching, scholarship, and research of academics; inform the practice of business economists; and expose policymakers to cutting edge scholarly research and academic debates.

Duration

6-9 months.

Funding

Upper $180,000USD Lower $150,000USD

The duration of the fellowship is between six and nine months, beginning on a mutually agreeable date. The program awards a stipend commensurate with the candidate’s experience in the range of $150,000 to $180,000, as well as a modest allowance for relocation expenses. Fellows are considered independent contractors rather than employees of CFR and are not eligible for employment benefits, including health insurance.

Eligibility

– Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
– Applicants must be mid-career business economists or university-based economics scholars.
– Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to a career in international economics or a related field.
– Applicants must hold an advanced degree in economics or a closely related discipline.

Possible host placements for the fellowship appointment include but are not limited to the Federal Reserve Bank, International Monetary Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Commerce, and relevant parts of the White House.

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Contact

Phone: 212-434-9740
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