Opportunities

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Instructor/Assistant Professor in- Residence and Associate Director, Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

The Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies at the University of Connecticut (CLACS) is seeking an Instructor/Assistant Professor in-Residence to serve as Associate Director of the Center beginning the Spring semester of 2010.

The person to be appointed will teach four courses per academic year, including an introduction to Latin American Studies, the Senior Seminar, and a course in the applicant’s field. In addition, the Associate Director will advise Latin American and Caribbean Studies students, participate in the recruitment, admission and financial aid decisions for graduate students, oversee co-curricular and public outreach programs, and participate in grant writing and grant administration.
Minimum qualifications for appointment as Assistant Professor in-Residence include: Ph.D. in related field; or for appointment as Instructor in-Residence, Ph.D in related field by August 22, 2010; teaching experience in any field with a Latin American and Caribbean Studies emphasis; and command of Spanish and/or Portuguese.
This is a 10-month, non-tenure track position, renewable annually.

CLACS, the only program in New England granting an undergraduate major, minor and Master’s degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies, collaborates with over sixty affiliated faculty members in six colleges and twenty-two departments. While continuing to support faculty in their traditional area studies relationships, CLACS collaborates with the Institute of Puerto Rican and Latino Studies to develop new academic initiatives that seek to integrate older area and ethnic studies models with a transnational, hemispheric orientation of the Americas.

Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and a syllabus for a Latin American and Caribbean Studies introductory course in a single pdf file to
Beth Fletcher (Beth.Fletcher@uconn.edu), or via mail to:
Associate Director Search Committee, c/o Beth Fletcher,
Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies,
University of Connecticut,
Office of International Affairs,
2006 Hillside Road, Unit 1182,
Storrs, CT 06269-1182.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue to be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. (Search# 2010152)  

The University of Connecticut actively solicits applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

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Ethnographic Field School in Guatemala, Summer 2010

NC State University Announces the Seventeenth Annual

ETHNOGRAPHIC FIELD SCHOOL, SUMMER 2010
LAKE ATITLAN, GUATEMALA
May 28 - July 18, 2010

ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, IDENTITY, AND GLOBALIZATION IN MAYAN COMMUNITIES

Field school website: http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/ wallace
or through the NCSU Study Abroad Office website: http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu/

Application Deadline: February 12, 2010

Objectives: Learn how to design, conduct and write-up your own independent research project while on the shores of a crystal lake framed by volcanoes! During the seven week program time, live and work with an indigenous Guatemalan family in the Lake Atitlán area of the Western Highlands. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, training as an ethnographic researcher can prove to be beneficial for a variety of majors, such as anthropology, sociology, international affairs, history, education, textiles, natural resource management business and management, political science, psychology, and public health. All students are encouraged to apply, especially students interested in topics concerning the environment, globalization, social justice, tourism, conservation, language, development, poverty and health. Not sure how your interests may fit into the topics listed? The program is tailored individually to maximize the participant's potential for understanding and developing the skills needed for ethnographic research.  Students also will have opportunities to pursue an applied, service-learning project in lieu of a research project. 
Contact the Program Directors (tmwallace@mindspring.com; carla.pezzia@gmail.com) to discuss potential opportunities for your areas of interest.

The program and eligibility:
Within the supportive framework of the NC State Guatemala Program students learn the fundamentals of ethnographic fieldwork, including project design and management, data collection and report writing. Students also quickly improve their Spanish language skills through intensive, daily interaction with their home stay families and other community members. Guatemalans are friendly and outgoing with an ancient and rich, Mayan cultural heritage. The program is designed for 13-14 participants who may be either undergraduates, graduate students or post-baccalaureate students.  Students will learn how the contemporary Maya of the Lake Atitlán area are adapting to changing demographics, the effects of the global economic slowdown on traditional exports such as coffee and traditional textiles, as well as on the continuing presence of more and more tourists and foreign residents.  The program is not limited to students of NC State University and many previous participants have come from all over the US, Canada, the UK, and Guatemala.  Some Spanish language skills and some course work or familiarity with anthropology are desirable.

The Research Site
Lake Atitlán is one of the most majestic and scenic spots in all of Latin America. Ringed by active and extinct volcanoes and about a mile in elevation, the 55 sq. mi. lake was formed out of an ancient volcanic basin (crater). Dotting the shores of the lake are about a dozen small villages inhabited by the contemporary descendants of the ancient Maya. Panajachel (pop. 9000) is the largest town and will be the headquarters for the program. Students will be located in home stays in one of the ten other towns surrounding the lake shores. The view of the lake from Panajachel and the other towns is magnificent, and the attractive sunsets and views daily lure many tourists over the years. Yet, the region has retained much of their traditional Maya heritage. Guatemala has the largest indigenous population in Mexico and Central America. There are approximately 23 different languages spoken in Guatemala and three of them are spoken around Lake Atitlán (Kaqchikel, Tz’utujil and K’iche’). Despite conquests and civil wars, the Maya have survived for nearly two millennia. Lake Atitlán is one of the best places in Central America to learn about this amazingly durable and vibrant culture.

Six Course Credits (graduate or undergraduate):
ANT 419 Ethnographic Field Methods. (3 cr.) This is a field methods course that emphasizes practical training in ethnographic fieldwork and ethics. Applied research methods such as focus groups and rapid assessment procedures will also be demonstrated. Students learn research design, systematic observation, interviewing, fieldnote-taking, coding, ethics data analysis, report writing, etc.
ANT 431/531 Tourism, Change and Anthropology (3 cr.) This course focuses on tourism and the role of culture as it affects the interactions between hosts and guests. Students learn through seminar discussions and field work the problems underlying the achievement of sustainable tourism and maintenance of cultural traditions.
Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate students will be enrolled in ANT 531, Tourism, Change and Culture (3 cr.) and 610 Independent Study in Anthropology (3cr).
Note: English is the language of instruction, but Spanish is an invaluable tool for a full experience. The focus of all course work is the design, implementation and write- up of an independent research project with an applied focus.

Housing
In concert with each student’s research needs and personal preferences, participants will be housed with a local Mayan family in one of twelve communities around Lake Atitlan. Each student will receive room, breakfast, lunch and dinner and laundry services. Families also help students learn Spanish and establish networks in the community.

Program Costs
The cost of the seven-week program is only $3100. The single fee covers all expenses (except airfare) including:
•room, board (three meals/day), laundry
•tuition for six credits
•full coverage health insurance during stay abroad
•program fees and instruction
•local transportation costs and transfer fees
•national park entrance fees
•research supplies
•free rental of a cellphone (works both in-country and for inexpensive, international calls), and
•in-country excursions (Colonial Antigua, Indigenous markets at Chichicastenango, rituals in Patzún, climbing Volcán Pacaya, and the Mayan ruins of Iximché among others)

Airfare from most US cities is approximately $500-550. Students are strongly encouraged to bring a laptop word processor to the field. Other than a valid passport, US and Canadian citizens need no other documents to enter Guatemala for a stay of up to 90 days.

Applications
Students from any university or country, regardless of major - graduate, undergraduate, post-baccalaureate or post-graduate - may apply.  Applications may be accessed through the field school website: http://faculty.chass.ncsu.edu/wallace
or through the NC State University Study Abroad Office website:
http://studyabroad.ncsu.edu . 
Please feel free to contact Dr. Tim Wallace, the program director (tmwallace@mindspring.com), or
Carla Pezzia, the assistant director (carla.pezzia@gmail.com)
for additional information or any type of inquiry about the program at 919-815-6388 (m) or 919-515-9025 (o). Fax no: 919-513-0866;
E-mail: tmwallace@mindspring.com . 
The applications are submitted online, but if you have any problems, please contact
Ms. Kim Priebe at the NCSU Study Abroad Office,
Box 7344, NC State University,
Raleigh, NC 27695-7344
kim_priebe@ncsu.edu,
919-515-2087.
The official deadline is February 12, 2010.
Applications received after that date will be considered only if there are spaces still available.

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Women and Gender in Global Perspectives (WGGP) Annual Award Opportunities

The Goodman Fellowship is offered as a $14,000 scholarship plus tuition and service fee waiver to support graduate students from any department with preference to students whose work will make practical contributions to improvement of women's lives and gender equity in the developing world.  

In addition, several smaller WGGP awards are available.
For more information and to apply for WGGP awards, submit the application form available at the WGGP Office or at  http://ips.illinois.edu/wggp/grantfund.shtml.  A student can submit a single application form to be considered for one or more awards.
To apply for the fellowship or grants, submit the application and required materials (listed on the form) by the

Deadline of February 15, 2010
to: Women and Gender in Global Perspectives,
320 International Studies Building,
910 South Fifth Street,
Champaign, IL  61820 
(phone: 217-333-1994; fax:  217-333-6270).

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Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions: 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences

June 2 - 5, 2010
Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel
Honolulu Hawaii, USA

 Submission Deadline Extended to:  February 19, 2010

(Keep in mind that our submission review process takes about 2-3 weeks, therefore it is best to submit well in advance of the above deadline as our registration fees increase as the conferences nears.  See our website for the registration fee structure)

 Sponsored by:
University of Louisville - Center for Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods
Web address: http://www.hicsocial.org
Email address: social@hicsocial.org

 The 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be held from June 2 (Wednesday) to June 5  (Saturday), 2010 at the Hilton Waikiki Prince Kuhio Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.  The conference will provide many  opportunities for academicians and professionals from social sciences related fields to interact with members inside  and outside their own particular disciplines.

 Topic Areas (All Areas of Social Sciences are Invited):
*Anthropology *Area Studies (African, American, Asian, European, Hispanic, Islamic, Jewish, Middle Eastern, Russian, and all other  cultural and ethnic studies) *Communication *Economics *Education *Energy Alternatives *Ethnic Studies/International Studies *Geography *History *International Relations *Journalism *New Urbanism *Political Science *Preservation and Green Urbanism *Psychology *Public Administration *Social Work *Sociology *Sustainable Development *Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods *Urban and Regional Planning *Women’s studies *Other Areas of Social Science *Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other areas

 Submitting a Proposal:
You may submit your paper/proposal by using our online submission system!
To use the system, and for  detailed information about submitting see: http://www.hicsocial.org/cfp_ss.htm
 To be removed from this list, please click the following link: http://www.hicsocial.org/index.php/list-manager/ or copy and paste  the link into any web browser.

Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
P.O. Box 75023
Honolulu, HI 96836 USA
Telephone: (808) 542-4986
Fax: (808) 947-2420
E-mail: social@hicsocial.org
Website: www.hicsocial.org

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Call For Proposals: Best Practices in Language Instruction

LANGUAGE SYMPOSIUM 2010: “Best Practices in Language Instruction”

April 16-17, 2010
University of Chicago

Co-Sponsored by The Center for the Study of Languages at the University of Chicago together with The Council on Language Instruction and The Multimedia Learning Center at Northwestern University, and The Sandi Port Errant Language and Culture Learning Center at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Best Practices in Language Instruction information and Presentation Proposal Form


Proposals should include a title clearly indicating the topic and the student population addressed as well as a clear description of a project or study and its implications.  Preference will be given to proposals which include: a) The teaching, learning or programmatic issue(s) being addressed. The issue(s) should be clearly situated: which skill or language competence is being addressed?  How is the programmatic issue relevant to the entire field? b) The criteria that were used to develop materials or assessment techniques. Cite appropriate research. Indicate which language the materials will be presented in and the applicability to other languages. c) An explanation of the affected outcome or changes as well as the criteria used to assess outcomes.

Presentations are limited to twenty minutes, followed by ten minutes for discussion. Max. length: 250 words.
Proposal Submission deadline February 22, 2010
Early registration deadline: Friday, April 2, 2010

Language instructors at all levels are invited to submit proposals; all languages are welcome.
For more information, visit www.cli.northwestern.edu.

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Call For Submissions: Research Paper Series, Latin American And Iberian Institute, University of New Mexico

The Latin American and Iberian Institute at the University of New  Mexico is soliciting submissions by faculty and graduate students for publication in the LAII's peer-reviewed, electronicResearch Paper Series and Reference Works Series. 

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS FEBRUARY 26, 2010.

The Research Paper Series provides a venue for the publication of academic research.  Relevant disciplines include Anthropology, Art History, Economics, Education, Gender, Cultural Studies, Geography, Health Sciences, History, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Music, Natural Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, and related fields.  Interdisciplinary research is encouraged.  Submissions should focus on Latin America and/or Iberia (Spain and Portugal). Papers may be written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. It is recommended that papers have a length of 5,000-8,750 words, including notes and bibliography.

The Reference Works Series is a forum for bibliographies, book reviews, interviews, archival indices, catalogs, and other important material that is not suitable for publication as a research paper.  Submissions should focus on Latin America and/or Iberia (Spain and Portugal).  Papers may be written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese.  Submission length is variable but should be appropriate to the content and purpose of the subject.

Please refer to the submission guidelines at http://laii.unm.edu/resources/publications/paper-series/.

A full-text archive of previously published titles in the Research Paper Series and Reference Works Series is available online at http://laii.unm.edu/resources/publications/papers/.

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For further information, contact committees@laii.unm.edu

Keira Philipp-Schnurer
Graduate Assistant
Latin American & Iberian Institute
MSC02 1690 / 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
505.277.7049

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Call For Papers: Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association, Albuquerque, NM

October 14-16, 2010

The Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association will hold its annual meeting in Albuquerque, NM, on October 14-16, 2010.
The University of New Mexico will be the host institution for this event.  For many years Albuquerque was the home to a Pioneer of Luso-Brazilian Studies in the U.S. and one of RMMLA's founders, the late Prof. Alberto R. Lopes. In his memory, there will be an "homenagem" by his former students and mentees. 

Please send proposals for papers or panels by March 1, 2010
to the Luso-Brazilian Language and Literature organizer, Prof. Isabel Asensio,
at 1403 University Circle,
Ogden, UT 84404;
Phone:801-626-6777; fax 801-626-7588;
isabelasensio@weber.edu

For more information on the conference and/or on the "homenagem" to the late Prof Lopes, please contact
José Suárez at Campus Box 87,
U. of Northern Colorado,
Greeley, CO 80639;
970-351-2459; fax 970-351-3823;
jose.suarez@unco.edu

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UT Austin Postdoctoral Fellowship In Mexican Studies

The Center for Mexican American Studies (CMAS) at The University of   Texas at Austin announces its inaugural one-year Postdoctoral   Fellowship in Mexican American Studies, commencing Fall semester 2010.  
All historical periods, regional areas, disciplines, and/or fields are   welcome. Candidates whose work capitalizes on the resources held in   the Benson Latin American Collection or otherwise enhanced by   residency at UT are especially encouraged to apply.

The CMAS Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to be in residence during the   fellowship year and to make a contribution to the research activities   of the center, including teaching one course during her/his residency   and delivering a public lecture in the Spring semester 2011.

Ph.Ds should send a letter of application (not to exceed two pages   detailing completed research, research plan for award period, and   teaching experience/philosophy), curriculum vitae, writing sample (not   to exceed 30 pages), and a proposed course description to:
Dr. Domino   Renee Perez,
Acting Chair,
Center for Mexican American Studies,
  University of Texas at Austin,
1 University Station F9200,
Austin,   Texas 78712.

The closing date for applications is: March 1, 2010.

The CMAS Postdoctoral Fellow will receive an academic year stipend of   $46,000, plus benefits and a moving allowance.

RACE POL is a discussion list sponsored by the Section on Race, Ethnicity and Politics of the American Political Science Association
http://www.apsanet.org/~rep/

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Call for Papers: 14th Joseph Vélez Latin American Studies Conference at Baylor University

Theme: Latin America at the Dawn of the 21st Century:  New Perspectives in the Context of a World in Crisis

April 9-10, 2010

 The first decade of the twenty-first century in Latin America has been defined by events of extreme importance: the resurgence of populist movements with a clear expansionist tendency, the consolidation of Brazil as a great economic power in the region, the progressive growth of Pentecostalism and other religious movements, the re-affirmation of indigenous movements, and the search for new perspectives in the literary and cultural realm.  This conference will focus on the analysis of Latin America’s new reality and its projection towards the future, taking into account the financial crisis that has dominated the international context in the last year.

Papers may examine the conference theme from a variety of perspectives, including literary, social, cultural, political, ideological, anthropological, and artistic. Possible panel topics and papers might include, but are not limited to discussions of the following issues:

Populism and its Resurgence in Latin America, Ethnic Minorities, Cultural Studies, Religious Interrelations, Brazil as an Emerging Power, Contemporary Cinema, the Indigenous and Political Power, New Trends in Literature, Regional Imbalances, the World Crisis and its Effects on Latin America, Democratization and Neo-Liberalism, Music, Human Rights, Migration and Diaspora Issues, and Social Movements.

Proposals (250-word abstract) for single papers and complete sessions are welcome and may be written in English, Spanish or Portuguese.  Papers should not exceed 20 minutes.  Please include your name, academic affiliation, and email.

Submission deadline:  March 15, 2010. 
Please email your submission to Lilly_Fuertes@baylor.edu. 

Registration fee: US $40.
For further information, contact Dr. Lizbeth Souza-Fuertes, Director of Latin American Studies, at the email above or at (254) 710-4531

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Convocatoria de artículos para la Revista de Educación y Humanidades (Chile)

La REVISTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y HUMANIDADES es una publicación electrónica de edición semestral adscrita a la Facultad de Educación y Humanidades de la Universidad de La Frontera (Chile) y orientada a la generación de diálogo académico y la difusión de conocimiento y resultados de investigación en Educación, Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades. Su formato, normas de publicación y evaluación se ajustarán a lo establecido por la comunidad científica y académica nacional para estos fines. Estará compuesta por un comité de redacción y un comité científico de  expertos de carácter nacional e internacional, responsables de la evaluación y aprobación de trabajos para su publicación.

La REVISTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y HUMANIDADES se compone de tres secciones: artículos, reseñas y colaboraciones. A través de la presente convocatoria, invitamos a la comunidad nacional e internacional a enviar sus artículos, reseñas y colaboraciones.

La REVISTA DE EDUCACIÓN Y HUMANIDADES, acepta artículos escritos en castellano, portugués o inglés. A su vez, los trabajos deben estar relacionados con las siguientes áreas temáticas:

EDUCACIÓN; CIENCIAS SOCIALES; HUMANIDADES

Con la certeza de que la Revista de Educación y Humanidades será un espacio para la promoción y democratización del conocimiento en el ámbito de la Educación, Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades.

Las bases y normas de publicación pueden ser consultadas en las siguientes direcciones:
www.educacionyhumanidades.cl
http://educacionyhumanidades.ufro.cl

Plazos para la recepción de trabajos y colaboraciones:
- 31 de Agosto 2009, 2º Semestre 2009
- 01 de Abril 2010, 1º Semestre 2010

Los artículos, reseñas y colaboraciones deben ser remitidos al Director de la revista Dr. Carlos del Valle Rojas (delvalle@ufro.cl), con copia a la Editora de la publicación Mg.  Yéssica González Gómez (revedhum@ufro.cl).

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University of Florida LAS Library Travel Grants

The University of Florida Center for Latin American Studies will sponsor Library Travel Research Grants for summer 2010.
Their purpose is to enable faculty researchers from other U.S. colleges and universities to use the extensive resources of the Latin American Collection in the University of Florida Libraries, thereby enhancing its value as a national resource. 
The grants are funded by a Title VI National Resource Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Six or more travel grants of up to $1250 each will be made to cover travel and lodging expenses. Grantees are expected to remain in Gainesville for at least one week and, following their stay, submit a brief (2-3 pp.) report on how their work at UF Libraries enriched their research project and offer suggestions for possible improvements of the Latin American Collection. Researchers’ work at the Latin American Collection may be undertaken at any time during the summer, starting May 15, 2010.  All travel must be completed by August 14, 2010. At least one grant will be made to a scholar from a Florida college or university.  Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

The UF Libraries Latin American Collection

The UF Libraries’ Latin American Collection contains one of the finest collections of Latin American materials in the U.S. It consists of over 500,000 volumes, some 50,000 reels of microfilm (many unique and very scarce), renowned newspaper and government-document holdings, and a growing access to computer-based electronic information resources.

Areas of collection focus include all disciplines, although literature, the humanities and the social sciences are best represented. All regions of Latin America are also well represented, with the Caribbean, Circum-Caribbean and Brazil having the deepest holdings, while the Andean and Southern Cone regions are developing strengths. Particularly noteworthy are the Collection's holdings on religion in the Americas, including Santeria, Rastafarianism and the Ralph Della Cava Collection on Padre Cícero and Brazilian popular religion. Other units of the UF Libraries also contain important resources and researchers are encouraged to utilize them as well. The UF Map Library houses approximately 500,000 maps and atlases, some 50,000 of which deal with Latin American topics. The Science Library has important book and journal holdings on agriculture, tropical conservation, and development. The Special Collections Department has manuscript holdings such as the Rochambeau, Jeremie and the Braga Brothers Sugar Company papers, and the newly acquired Ramón Figueroa Collection of Mexican and Cuban film posters.

Information on the UF Latin American Collection is available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/lac. You can also e-mail Richard Phillips, Director of the Latin American Collection, for further information.

Application Deadline: March 2, 2010

Application Procedure
All applications must be filed electronically.
To apply for a Library Travel Grant, send a letter of intent, brief library research proposal, travel budget, and CV to:

Hannah Covert, Executive Director
Center for Latin American Studies
319 Grinter Hall
telephone: 352-392-0375, Ext. 825
e-mail: hcovert@latam.ufl.edu

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YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY – LATIN AMERICAN COLLECTION

Library Visiting Fellowship Program 2010

Yale University Library is pleased to invite applications for one short-term library visiting fellowship to promote scholarly use of its collections of Latin Americana. The fellowship includes a stipend of $12,000 plus modest funds towards the cost of travel and supplies which are meant to help defray expenses in traveling to and residing in New Haven, Connecticut during the tenure of the fellowship, which will be for three months. This fellowship is tenable from May to October 2010.

The deadline for applications is April 9, 2010. 

The program is designed to provide junior scholars based in the United States and specializing in Latin America with the opportunity to work with one of the oldest and largest Latin American collections in the country. The Yale Library contains a wealth of research material, including monographs, serials, pamphlets, newspapers, government documents, manuscripts, maps, photographs and documentary film. A flexible program will be developed to balance the individual goals and interests of the visiting fellow with the needs of the Yale Library. Approximately 20% of the time spent at Yale will be devoted to a library project. 

Candidates for this fellowship must have a Ph.D. and be U.S. citizens. Applicants (junior faculty, independent researchers) are asked to submit a research proposal not exceeding three pages in length and a resume to the Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies at the address given below. Applicants must also arrange for two confidential letters of recommendation (in English) to be sent to the same address.

The proposal should address specifically the relevance of the Yale University Library collections to the proposed research. Prospective fellows are invited to consult the Library's home page at http://www.library.yale.edu/ and its online catalog http://orbis.library.yale.edu/ for information about Yale’s collections. Applicants should have specific Yale resources in mind - not simply a desire to make use of a major research library - as they prepare their proposals.

A committee consisting of members of the faculty, the library staff, and the Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies will award the fellowship on the basis of the relevance of the proposal to unique holdings of the library, the merits and significance of the project, and the applicant's scholarly qualifications. The Award will be announced by about May 1, 2010.

Application materials and letters of recommendation are to be sent to the attention of Jean Silk, Program Manager, Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies, Yale University, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, Suite 232, P.O. Box 208206, New Haven, CT 06520-8206.
Electronic communications may be sent to jean.silk@yale.edu.
All materials should be received by April 9, 2010.

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Call For Submissions: Special Issue Of Revista Brasileira De Political Internacional– Rbpi

The economic opening of the 1990s prepared Brazil to have an important role in the international system. At the 21st century, the country took out from poverty about twenty million citizens, promoted economic growth, advanced South American integration, kept traditional partnerships with the North, established coalitions with emerging countries and became a leader in several multilateral negotiations.

Revista Brasileira de Política Internacional – RBPI (http://www.scielo.br/rbpi) will publish in September 2010 a special issue organized by Amado Luiz Cervo, Professor Emeritus of the University of Brasília.

This number aims at evaluating the performance of Brazil in the international system during the two mandates of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2010). Thus, we welcome submissions focused on the following thematic axes: multilateral negotiations agenda, bilateral partnerships, internationalization of the economy, foreign trade, coalitions and regional blocks, energy, environment and security issues.

All submissions should be original and unpublished, must be in the range of 50,000 characters (including spaces and footnotes), must be written in English, including an abstract of less than 70 words [and 3 key-words in English]. Follow the Chicago System (author, date).

All contributions will be submitted to blind peer review.
Submissions to this special issue should be sent to
brazilunderlula@ibri-rbpi.org 
until 30th of June 2010.

Revista Brasileira de Política Internacional - RBPI was founded in Rio de Janeiro in 1958 and has been the most traditional specialized publication in Brazil.

RBPI is a privileged instrument of study, providing wider knowledge of themes related to international relations, especially regarding the international projection of Brazil and Latin America into the world system. It is one of the most important scientific journals in the field in Latin America,

having an important role to the political and academic culture. RBPI accepts submissions in Portuguese, English, or Spanish in the form of scientific articles, notes and book reviews. Its themes are situated in the general field of International Relations, including International and Comparative Politics, International Law, Diplomatic History and International Political Economy.

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