Centro de investigaciones y Estudios Superiores (CIESAS) is one of Mexico's leading research institutes in the field of Social Anthropology with 150 researchers in 7 locations. The largest office is in Mexico City.

Program Orientation 
Opportunity for independent research at one of seven CIESAS locations for one month.

Academic Program

• CIESAS leads research in Social Anthropology, History, Ethno-history and Linguistics.
• Strong Spanish language proficiency required.

Housing
Housing is provided.

Eligibility
You may apply if you

• Are a tenure or tenure-track faculty member or librarian
• Have a clear research agenda that can be accommodated by CIESAS
• Strongly suggest that applicants have pre-existing contact with researchers/faculty at CIESAS

How to apply for this Program

• Online application (see link below)
• Mandatory support documents

Application deadline

• November 18, 2011
• Notification by January 10, 2012

Financial Support

• OVPIA provides funds for the cost of round-trip airfare.
• CIESAS provides housing and a living stipend.

Selection Process

• OVPIA will seek a preliminary recommendation from the University Committee on Latin American Exchanges.
• A final recommendation from the International Affairs Exchange Review Committee will be required before sending dossiers to partner institutions for final approval.

Proposal Instructions

• Candidates may apply to use positions in a variety of ways.
• We invite proposals to conduct research, consult with colleagues, or offer lectures or short courses.
• Applicants should indicate how their proposals are important to their professional development, the development of a school or departmental affiliation, or the development of the partner institution.
• Research proposals should include an outline of the project and should specifically identify local resources the candidate would employ.
• An applicant who proposes to offer lectures or a short course should provide confirmation that his/her topics are of interest to colleagues at the partner institution.