New Antitrust Research Fellowship For Aspiring Law and Economics Profs

Posted by D. Daniel Sokol

Loyola University Chicago School of Law Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies has announced a new Research Fellowship.

The Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies invites applications for a Research Fellowship for the upcoming academic year (2008-09). The Research Fellowship is designed to encourage junior scholars in law, economics and business to pursue theoretical, empirical, and or applied research in antitrust and/or consumer protection law in keeping with the Institute’s mission of promoting a more consumer friendly competitive economy. The Research Fellowship will consist of:

• A Stipend of $38,000 plus benefits
• A small research budget
• Office space, computer facilities, and library privileges
• Opportunities to present Work-in-Progress
• The possibility of teaching one course or seminar for additional compensation depending on the applicant’s background, experience, and teaching interests and the Law School’s needs
• A Faculty Mentor to assist with the anticipated research program
• Participation in the intellectual life of the Institute and the Law School Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis starting April 1, 2008 and may be submitted electronically to https://www.careers.luc.edu. Applications should consist of:

• a current c.v. including a list of all publications
• a research proposal of not more than 2,000 words
• A writing sample of preferably published work
• Two letters of reference discussing the applicant’s ability to successfully complete their proposed research project
• A statement of teaching interests (if applicable) including a course description and any available syllabi
More information about the Institute is available at htpp://www.luc.edu/antitrust.  Inquiries about the Institute and the Research Fellowship may be directed to Professor Spencer Weber Waller, Director, Institute for Consumer Antitrust Studies, [email protected] or 312-915-7137. LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator with a strong commitment to a diversified faculty.