CPPR Postdoctoral Scholars Program

An appointment as a CPPR Postdoctoral Scholar originates with the Tulane University faculty member who agrees to supervise the Scholar. The selected faculty member/s will be responsible for recruiting and hiring the postdoctoral scholar. The Postdoctoral Scholarship 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. 

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. 

The postdoctoral scholar term starts on July 01 and scholars should be on campus by the Fall Semester. 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 November 1st for full consideration. The postdoctoral scholar term starts on July 01 and scholars should be on campus by the Fall Semester. Submissions received by February 1st will be reviewed if funding is available. 

Proposal Requirements

1. 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. 
2. 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. 

Submit proposals to murphy@tulane.edu with the subject line "CPPR Post Doc Funding." Priority is given to proposals received by November 1st. Submissions received by February 1st will be reviewed if funding is available.