CAF Research Papers Program
The Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF) invites applications for its Research Papers Program. The Program invites proposals for research papers on topics of interest to CAF. CAF will provide economic support to the proposals selected, finished papers will be presented in a local seminar and distributed.
Eligibility:
The program is intended primarily, but not exclusively, for researchers associated with Latin American universities, research institutes and other private or public institutions in Latin America. The invitation is also extended to assistant professors, researchers or post graduates from CAF member countries working in US or European institutions with focus on topics related to Latin America.
Topics:
This year, the program will focus around a main topic: “Increasing Latin America´s Trade Presence in the World Economy” Proposals pertaining to the following research topics will be considered:
However, interested researchers must visit CAF web page (www.caf.com) to review the specific terms of reference.
Program conditions:
CAF will pay US$ 6.000 to selected proposals. Additionally, it will pay travel (economy class) and lodging expenses for a seminar to be held in Caracas where final papers will be presented. CAF reserves the right to publish and distribute resulting works. Authors however are free to submit it to specialized journals or publications or to use it to fulfill academic requirements, provided that CAF sponsorship is acknowledged.
How to apply:
Proposals should not exceed 8 pages and must include the following
Additionally, proposals must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae and a letter of support from the researchers´ institution or, in the case of graduate students, from their academic advisor.
All material should be sent via e-mail to:
CAF Research Papers Program
desarollo@caf.com
Corporación Andina Fomento
Caracas, Venezuela
Applications must be submitted by February 29, 2004. Early applications are encouraged.
Final papers must be submitted by September 30, 2004.
Seminars will take place starting October 2004.
Proposals will be evaluated by a jury appointed by CAF and decisions will be made on the basis of the quality of the proposal and of its relevance to Latin America and the Andean region. A proposal for each topic will be selected and results will be announced by MARCH 31, 2004.
For further information about the visiting scholars program, please contact
Osmel Manzano
Email: omanzano@caf.com
Tel: 0058-212-2092234
Stefania Scandizzo
Email: sscandiz@caf.com
Tel: 0058-212-2092240
Further information about the program can be found at the attached document
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