The Hobart Houghton Research Fellowship is named after Professor Desmond Hobart Houghton who taught Economics at Rhodes and was director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University until 1973. During his forty years at Rhodes, Hobart Houghton made significant contributions to thinking about the economic problems of South Africa as a whole, but his particular concern, and the major focus of his research, was the problem of poverty and economic development in the Eastern Cape region.
Purpose of the Fellowship:
The Fellowship is intended to promote work relevant to the economic problems of the Eastern Cape, and which could contribute to the development of the region. Funding for the establishment of the Fellowship has been provided by Hobart Houghton's former students and associates and by the Liberty Life Educational Foundation.
Eligibility:
Prospective Fellows should have had research experience, and hold at least a Masters degree in Economics or Agricultural Economics. They should have a sound knowledge of economic analysis and be capable of independent, innovative work. Candidates may either be established scholars (possibly on sabbatical leave) or young, promising economists.
Value and Conditions of the Award:
The amount of the award will be determined on an annual basis. The typical package includes:
• Return direct economy class airfare from the Fellow's place of residence.
• University accommodation with electricity and water included.
• R5000.00 monthly cash stipend to supplement the Fellow's usual source of income, or if you are accompanied by a partner R7500.00 per month cash stipend.
• If the Fellow accepts the appointment for at least four months and is accompanied by a partner, the partner's return airfare will also be paid.
Submission of Applications:
Applications (click here), which should include a full statement of research interest, should be submitted by 30 September 2010 to
Professor Hugo Nel,
Department of Economics and Economic History
(tel: +27 (0) 46 603 8301, fax: +27 (0) 46 6225210,
e-mail: h.nel@ru.ac.za).
Further enquiries can also be made to the Research Office (tel: +27 (0) 46 603 8055, fax: +27 (0) 46 622 8822, e-mail:research-admin@ru.ac.za).
Click here (http://www.ru.ac.za/research/funding/rhodesfellowships/hobarthoughtonfellowship) for more information.