Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. Because fellows will interact closely with RFF researchers, selection criteria will
include the nature of the applicant’s proposed research program and how it fits with RFF work in progress.

Eligibility

The award is open to individuals in any discipline who have completed their doctoral
requirements by the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year. Teaching and/or research
experience at the postdoctoral level is preferred though not essential. Individuals holding
positions in government as well as at academic institutions are eligible.

Duration

Gilbert White Fellows are normally in residence at RFF for 11 months.

Stipend

Fellows receive an annual stipend based upon their current salary and also receive research
support, office facilities at RFF, and an allowance of up to $1,000 for moving or living
expenses. This stipend may be supplemented by other sources if the supplement does not
divert the fellow from his or her research. Typically, visiting fellows have sabbatical support
from their home institutions. Fellowships do not provide medical insurance or other RFF
fringe benefits. Neither Social Security nor tax payments are deducted from the stipend.

Application Materials

Individuals interested in applying should submit: (1) a completed application form available
at www.rff.org/fellowships/white; (2) a cover letter; (3) a curriculum vitae including
educational background, professional experience, honors and awards received, a list of
publications, and a description of significant research completed but not published; (4) a
statement of proposed research (not more than 10 double-spaced pages); (5) a project
budget; and (6) three letters of recommendation from fellow faculty members or colleagues.
The proposal should address the main hypothesis or major objective of the research and
should include a description of the methods to be used as well as an explanation of the
anticipated contribution of the project and the importance of the results. Because Gilbert
White Fellows interact closely with RFF researchers, the proposal should also contain a
discussion of how the work fits with current RFF research and how an association would be
mutually beneficial.

Application Deadline

Application materials for the 2009-2010 fellowships must be received by February 27,
2010. The curriculum vitae, cover letter, statement of research, and project budget must be
uploaded with the application form at www.rff.org/fellowships/white. Reference letters
should be sent either by email to white-award@rff.org or by post mail to: Coordinator for
Academic Programs—White Award, Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street, NW,
Washington, DC 20036-1400, Phone: 202-328-5020, Fax: 202-939-3460. Announcement
of the award will be made in April.

RFF is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

The program is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens, provided the latter have proper work and residency documentation.

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