Through the Guest Scholars Program, the Center for Public Policy Research seeks to engage with academics and researchers across Tulane’s campus and provide a platform for leading scholars in political economy to share their expertise and perspectives on the economic forces shaping contemporary policy discourse.
The Guest Scholars Program explores the economic dimensions of policymaking and governance by bringing together leading scholars to address contemporary issues in political economy.
This initiative invites distinguished scholars from outside Tulane University to visit New Orleans for one to two weeks and collaborate with Tulane faculty on political economy scholarship. This scholarly exchange enriches the intellectual landscape at Tulane University and deepens the understanding of the forces shaping contemporary governance and policymaking.
Proposals are welcome from Tulane faculty whose research provides insights on the impact of public policy on the market environment, including areas such as the environment, the economy, housing, health, and legal and regulatory policy.
Call for Proposals
We are currently accepting proposals for the Guest Scholars Program! This opportunity is open to Tulane researchers from all areas of study. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with decisions typically issued within two to four weeks. Submissions are prioritized based on their relation to political economy.
Program Details
Each guest scholar must have a sponsoring Tulane faculty member or researcher who serves as the host within a School of Department.
Scholars are expected to be in residence at Tulane and actively participate in the intellectual life of Tulane and The Murphy Institute.
Relation to Political Economy: Research topics should provide insights into the forces shaping the impact of public policy on the market environment, including areas such as the environment, the economy, housing, health, and legal and regulatory policy.
Each guest scholar receives a $6,000 stipend to cover all travel, accommodation, and incidental expenses. Recipients are responsible for booking their own travel arrangements. For assistance with travel, the university provides comprehensive resources for arranging transportation and lodging, which includes information on University-rate hotel accommodations: Plan Your Visit.
Visits should be 1-2 weeks, allowing ample time for scholarly exchange and collaboration with Tulane faculty and students.
Scholars will collaborate on research, have the option to present their work or give a lecture, and contribute to the intellectual community at Tulane and The Murphy Institute.
Proposals must be submitted by the Tulane University faculty or researcher who agrees to serve as the host within a School or Department, and include:
- A description of the proposed research to be done during the guest’s visit and its relation to political economy.
- A brief statement detailing the project or researcher's contribution to a multiversity of perspectives, backgrounds, values, and ideas, or how this research advances these in the broader world.
- The proposed Guest Scholar’s CV or Biosketch.
- An outline of proposed activities the Guest Scholar will undertake during their visit, including the prospective dates and duration of the stay.
Submission Details
Email submissions to murphy@tulane.edu with the subject line “Guest Scholar Proposal”. Awards will be made on a rolling basis. Research topics will be prioritized based on their relation to political economy.
