Hoover fellowship

Thanks to the continued support of the Hoover Foundation for the Development of the Catholic University of Louvain (UCL), the Hoover Chair of Economic and Social Ethics hosts every year a number of post-doctoral fellows. The fellowhip is intended for scholars from outside Belgium, who hold a doctorate or possess equivalent qualifications and are active in the field of economic or social ethics. At least some rudiments of French and an active knowledge of either English or French are required.
Fellows with no other source of income are offered an all-inclusive gross monthly stipend of Euros 2000 for a period not exceeding 6 months. Fellows on paid leave from their own institution are offered a contribution to their travelling and housing expenses. All fellows are expected to stay for at least one month. They are provided with office space, internet connection, free access to various other services, some secretarial assistance and help in finding accommodation. They will be welcome to take an active part in the Chaire Hoover's activities and will have access to the University's seminars, lecture courses and libraries.
Applications from scholars with an active interest in the main research themes of the members of the Hoover Chair are particularly welcome. These themes include the relationship between social justice and individual ethics , the future of European welfare states, critical political economy, the tension between cultural diversity and economic solidarity, linguistic justice, the legitimacy of tradable quotas, the respective potentials of corporate social responsibilty and representative democracy as instruments for the achievement of ethical goals, workplace democracy, deliberation and publicity in collective decision making, etc.
For more details, see the presentation of the members of the Chair and many (downloadable) publications.
General information about the University and its Faculties.

If you wish to apply, we need to receive by 28 February 2010 preferably by e-mail:
1. A letter (in French or English) stating briefly
- your current research interests, and in particular what you intend working on during your stay;
- your linguistic abilities;
- whether you would be on paid leave from your own institution during your stay;
- your preferences as to the length and timing of your stay ;
- whether you intend coming with your family.
2. a detailed Curriculum Vitae;
3. two reference letters (sent directly by their authors).

Thérèse Davio
Université catholique de Louvain, Chaire Hoover d'éthique économique et sociale
3 Place Montesquieu, B-1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, Phone : +32 10 473951 Fax : +32 10 473952