College of Business, Government and Law Fulbright Distinguished Chair in Applied Public Policy

The Distinguished Chair in Applied Public Policy (Democratic Resilience) funded by Flinders University is designed to increase the awareness of the field of applied public policy in Australia, and to promote comparative and collaborative research between Australia and the United States.

The position will allow full or associate professors with distinguished academic careers, and significant publication and teaching records to conduct collaborative research at Flinders University for 4–5 months.

At Flinders University, the Distinguished Chair will be affiliated with the College of Business, Government and Law. They will also be encouraged to associate with the Government Discipline and the Jeff Bleich Centre for the US Alliance in Digital Technology, Security and Governance.

We are looking for research that contributes to an advancement of understanding of the use and regulation of emerging technology for positive social impact. In particular this may address ways of shaping policy, laws and political behaviours to enhance national security, governance of society and democracy through technological change. It may also address the risks of such technologies.
 

Specialisation

Applications addressing applied public policy concerns are sought, particularly those related to Democratic Resilience. Applications must focus on a significant, current, applied public policy issue at an international and/or national policy level.
 

Scholarship Entitlements

·         A monthly stipend for a maximum of 5 months

·         Accommodation allowance for a maximum of 5 months

·         Generous international travel entitlement

·         Travel allowance for an Australian lecture tour

·         Health coverage under Medicare (Scholar only)

·         Health and Accident Insurance (ASPE) to maximum of US$100,000 (Scholar only)

·         Access to Fulbright Alumni in the US and Australia for social and professional networking

·         Support from the Fulbright Commission to assist with administration, visas and general enquiries.

Dr Naim Kapucu
June – October 2022
from the University of Central Florida

Research title: Network Governance for Urban Resilience to Disasters: Policies, Frameworks, and Practice in a Complex System of Intergovernmental Relations

Dr Elizabeth Klein
2021
from Ohio State University

Research title: Reframing tobacco warning labels to promote female smoking cessation

Professor Johnathon Mendilow
from Rider University

Research title: Policy Implications for both Australia and US on trust in the political system.

Professor Allison Macfarlane
January - June 2018

Research title: Research focus on nuclear proliferation, nuclear safety, the siting of nuclear waste facilities, and public opinion about nuclear technology.

Dr David Stoesz
January - June 2017

Research title: Modernizing Pubilc Policy: Putting Private Capital to Social Purposes.

Prior to this Chair in Applied Public Policy, Flinders University was awarded the prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Chair in American Political Science.

List of Fulbright Flinders Chairs in American Political Studies