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HUD Sabbatical-in-Residence Program

The Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) invites scholars and academics to apply for its Sabbatical-in-Residence program. Through this program, researchers on sabbatical have the opportunity to work within PD&R to advance current HUD policy and assist the agency in the transfer and use of new technologies and approaches to solving governmental problems. HUD wishes to engage researchers with specific knowledge and expertise to advance policy development in several specific areas, including multifamily and affordable housing, sustainability, and elderly issues.

Assignments will be made under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Mobility Program, an effective avenue for involving the academic community in the development and implementation of federal policy and programs. Placement of employees of institutions of higher education and other nonprofits within HUD provides a unique opportunity to partner with the agency in expanding its capacity to fulfill its mission. IPA assignees benefit from program and developmental experience that enhances their regular work.

This assignment is temporary and designed to be encumbered in a full-time capacity for a time period ranging from three to 12 months. This assignment is nonreimbursable and applicants are responsible for all salary, travel, housing, and other related provisions.

To receive full consideration for this opportunity, interested applicants must prepare and submit a brief statement outlining their specific skill and knowledge related to the current challenges facing the Department and to the applicable area of focus identified above, and explain how their experience would be beneficial. Applicants must also detail their college/university sabbatical rules and regulations. PD&R will determine, at its discretion, the selection of program participants. Once selected, the participant, in concert with the college/university, will sign the Assignment Agreement (OF-69) which constitutes the written record of the obligations and responsibilities of the parties to the assignment.

Completed applications are due by October 29, 2010.

Resource: http://www.huduser.org/portal/sabbatical.html

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