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American Institute of Indian Studies Fellowship
The American Institute of Indian Studies invites applications from scholars from all disciplines who wish to conduct their research in India. Junior fellowships are given to doctoral candidates to conduct research for their dissertations in India for up to 11 months. Senior long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (four months or less) fellowships are available for scholars who hold a Ph.D. degree. Scholarly/Professional development fellowships are available to scholars and professionals who have not previously worked in India. Eligible applicants include (1) U.S. citizens; and (2) citizens of other countries who are students or faculty members at U.S. colleges and universities (this rule does not apply to U.S. citizens). For applications please contact the American Institute of Indian Studies, 1130 E. 59th Street, Chicago, IL 60637. (773) 702-8638. Email: aiis@uchicago.edu. Web site: www.indiastudies.org. Application deadline is July 1, 2008.
Endowed Chair at UCI Named for Jack Peltason
The University of California, Irvine, created a $1 million endowed chair in the name of political scientist Jack Peltason for a faculty member at the Center for the Study of Democracy, according to the OC Register. Peltason served as chancellor of the University of California, Irvine, from 1984–92 and then as the sixteenth president of the University of California (1992–95). Peltason is the author of the textbook, Government by the People.
Organized Section to Introduce New Journal
The Religion and Politics Organized Section is introducing a new journal, Politics and Religion, which will provide original research into all aspects of the relationship between politics and religion around the world. The impact of religion on political attitudes, decision-making, and public policy development will be analyzed, with topics ranging from abortion laws, sex education in schools, and stem cell research to transnational terrorism, morality, social justice, and human rights. The journal will be multidisciplinary and international in scope, with contributions coming from all relevant areas, including political science, theology, law, philosophy, sociology, history, area studies, and economics. To learn more visit: www.apsanet.org/~religionandpolitics/journal.htm.
For Your Students: Hamilton Project Economic Policy Innovation Prize 2008
The Hamilton Project, an initiative of the Brookings Institution, announced its second annual Economic Policy Innovation Prize competition. $25,000 in prizes will be awarded for the best innovative policy proposals written by undergraduate and graduate students. The top undergraduate student proposal will be awarded $10,000 and the top graduate student proposal will be awarded $15,000. The application deadline is August 1, 2008. For more information, visit www.apsanet.org/content_42621.cfm.
Search Starting for Next Perspectives Editor
Applications and nominations for the editor or editorial team of Perspectives on Politics are being sought for a term being June 2009. Perspectives on Politics is a general political science journal that draws on rigorous, broad based research and integrative thinking to provide insight on significant matters of politics. The journal seeks to capture the excitement and diversity of the best political science research and apply it to contemporary politics. The editorial process is open to innovative and novel approaches. The current editor, James Johnson, will complete his term as editor in May of 2009. Rogers Smith, University of Pennsylvania, will serve as chair of the search committee and will circulate a detailed call. In the meantime if you have any questions about the journal, the resources that APSA provides in support of the editorial functions, or institutional commitments, please contact Michael Brintnall at APSA at britnall@apsanet.org or Smith at rogerss@sas.upenn.edu.
