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Phelan Fellowship Programme
Objective
The Phelan Fellowship programme of the International Institute for Labour Studies (IILS) of the International Labour Organization (ILO) offers each year a grant to an outstanding young researcher working on social and labour issues. The grant, to a total amount of US$ 25,000, is intended to cover a 6-month stay at the IILS in Geneva for research on a mutually agreed subject related to the ILO theme of "Decent Work". The purpose is to permit the winner of the award to complete original research work using the facilities of the IILS and the ILO and their extensive international networks, in addition to the advice and expertise of relevant staff.
Qualifying Criteria
The Fellowship is intended for candidates who:
are under 40 years of age;
hold a Ph.D. or are at an advanced stage of their doctoral studies in the following disciplines: development studies, economics, industrial relations, law, political science or sociology;
are from a developing country;
have an excellent proven command of at least one of the ILO working languages (English, French and Spanish);
are conducting research on one or more of the themes: (i) employment and income generation; (ii) social protection; (iii) social dialogue; and (iv) the promotion of fundamental principles and rights at work, which are relevant to the ILO strategic objectives for realizing the goal of Decent Work. Candidates interested in the history of ILO ideas and their impact are welcome.
Detailed information on the current research strategy of the IILS can be found at: Decent Work and Development.
The Fellowship will be awarded by the Director of the IILS on recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising IILS and ILO senior researchers. Women candidates are encouraged.
The candidate for the award of fellowship will be selected alternatively from major regions encompassing developing countries: the Americas, Africa and Asia. For 2007, the fellowship will be awarded to a candidate from Latin America and the Caribbean.
Applications
Applications should include: (a) a curriculum vitae; (b) a note, not exceeding 1,000 words, outlining the research project the candidate intends to work on; and (c) the names and addresses of three referees. Applications should be addressed to:
The Head
Education Programme
International Institute for Labour Studies
Case Postale 6
1211 Geneva 22
Switzerland
E-mail correspondence may be addressed to Margaret Fennessy.
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