The Murphy Institute’s Center for Public Policy Research Postdoctoral Scholarship Program was created to attract and support a wide range of young scholars from diverse backgrounds whose research experience, life experience, and professional background can significantly contribute to academic excellence in political economy.
The CPPR Postdoctoral Program is founded on the continued commitment to building an exceptional intellectual community and advancing the careers of scholars in political economy.
The program provides two years of support for scholars engaged in full-time research and writing in political economy under the mentorship of a Tulane faculty member. The appointment is a full-time salaried position for a two-year term starting July 1.
The program is open to all areas of study and proposals are accepted on a rolling basis as long as funding is available. Individuals must have earned a Ph.D. or will receive their Ph.D. by the start of the appointment.
Scholarship Details
An appointment as a CPPR Postdoctoral Scholar originates with the Tulane University faculty member who agrees to supervise the Scholar. Faculty member/s will be responsible for recruiting and hiring the postdoctoral scholar.
Postdoctoral Scholars are expected to:
- Successfully complete their two-year research assignment at Tulane
- Dedicate their scholarship towards producing high-quality research in political economy
- Actively participate in Murphy events and contribute to the intellectual life on Tulane’s campus
- Teaching at another institution and outside employment during the term of the appointment is prohibited.
Scholars receive a $67,500 twelve-month salary; a research/travel subsidy; and one-time assistance with relocation expenses. Such compensation is subject to appropriate taxation. The University also offers a benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
An appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar originates with the Tulane University faculty member who agrees to supervise the scholar. Mentors support the academic and professional development of postdoctoral scholars within the program in the following areas:
- Regular meetings to discuss long and short-term goals to be accomplished during the scholar’s time at Tulane
- Serve as a bridge to the scholar’s host department and colleagues
- Facilitate the scholar’s professional development in national and international fora
- Work with the scholar to prepare for successful entry into the job market
Faculty member/s will be responsible for recruiting and hiring the postdoctoral scholar in an academic school or department at Tulane that engages the scholar in departmental meetings, colloquia, seminars, and other events.
The host department structures opportunities for networking, social interaction, teaching assignments, and scaffolding that supports the professional development of postdoctoral scholars within the program. The host department also administers the Scholars’ salary and provides administrative support during the Scholarship.
Interested faculty members are invited to submit proposals by Oct. 1st for full consideration. Submissions may be reviewed year-round if funds are available.
Proposal Requirements
- Brief Description of Project: Provide a brief description of the proposed research project and its connection to political economy. Political economy, in its broadest sense, examines how public policy influences the market environment. Therefore, we welcome proposals from all public policy domains, including but not limited to housing, health, science, taxation, and environmental issues. However, our primary focus is on how these policy areas impact the economy.
- Contribution to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Highlight the project's or researcher's contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion, or how it advances these values in the broader world.
The selected faculty member/s will be responsible for recruiting and hiring the postdoctoral scholar. Scholarship terms start on July 01, 2025 and scholars should be on campus by the Fall Semester.
Submit proposals to murphy@tulane.edu with the subject line "CPPR Post Doc Funding." Proposals are accepted year-round as long as funding is available with priority given to proposals received by October 1st. The program is open to all areas of study. Individuals must have earned a Ph.D. or will receive their Ph.D. by the start of the appointment.
Current CPPR Postdoctoral Scholars
| Ricardo B. Ang III Dr. Ang is an applied microeconomist with research interests in health and urban economics. Ang recently received a PhD in Economics from Georgia State University and joined Tulane University's Department of Economics and The Murphy Institute as a postdoctoral fellow in health economics and policy in Fall 2024. |
| Hussain Hadah is a postdoctoral scholar in Economics and The Murphy Institute. He completed his PhD in Economics from the University of Houston in 2023 and received his BS in Economics from Arizona State University. He researches topics in applied microeconomics such as discrimination, race, identity, mental health, and immigration. |
| Matías Morales is a postdoctoral scholar in Economics and The Murphy Institute's Center for Public Policy Research. He completed his PhD in Public Administration at New York University in 2024. He researches topics in Economics of Education. |
