The Murphy Institute
Understanding and analyzing the economic, moral, and political problems of our time
Established in memory of Charles H. Murphy, Sr. (1870-1954), and inspired by the vision of Charles H. Murphy, Jr. (1920-2002), The Murphy Institute exists to help Tulane faculty and students understand economic, moral, and political problems we all face and think about. More importantly, it exists to help us understand how these problems have come to be so closely interconnected.
Call For Proposals: Tulane Faculty and Researchers
As a multi-disciplinary intellectual hub that balances academic research with applied work, The Murphy Institute promotes multidisciplinary research in political economy through funding opportunities for Tulane faculty and researchers. Applications are currently being accepted for these varied opportunities.
2026-2027 Call for Applications: CE Faculty Fellowship
The Center for Ethics (CE) invites applications for three Faculty Fellowships for the 2026-2027 academic year.
These fellowships support outstanding faculty whose teaching and research focus on the field of ethics. Fellows are appointed as Visiting Research Professors at Tulane University’s Murphy Institute. They spend a year in residence at Tulane, conducting their own research while participating in the CE seminars, lectures, and conferences, and engaging in the intellectual life of The Murphy Institute.
The application for the 2026-2027 Visiting Faculty Fellowship is now open! The deadline to apply is December 15, 2025.
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The Murphy Institute is a one-of-a-kind intellectual center – not just for Tulane, but for the nation. No other institution in the country provides an undergraduate education focused on political and economic dynamics, fosters ethical reflection on social values, promotes research and outreach on public policy, and supports pathbreaking legal scholarship.
Coordinates research and discussion of ethics and public affairs for faculty and graduate students
A multi-disciplinary research center that balances academic research with applied work
Promotes research and collaboration on issues in developed and developing economies
Undergraduate Program in Political Economy
This major promotes reflection on the connections between political and economic activities and institutions. Our approach develops complementary strengths in multiple areas.
Master of Arts in Political Economy with Data Analytics
This program provides a multidisciplinary education around political economy themes and the data analytics tools and approaches necessary to apply that knowledge in academic work, government, and industry.
THE EXCHANGE: Showcasing Innovation and Collaboration
Published each fall, THE EXCHANGE is The Murphy Institute's annual newsletter, featuring news and highlights from Murphy events, programming, and new initiatives as we continue to expand our presence and impact on campus, in the broader community and across the globe. Click the buttons below to see the latest issue.
