Houblon-Norman and George Economic and Financia Research Fellowships 2017

Fellowship advisory committee

The advisory committee is appointed by the trustees. It is made up of three people who have the academic standing and knowledge to make recommendations on who is awarded a fellowship.

The committee is currently made up of:

• Professor Andrew Scott, Chairman (appointed in 2010)
• Andrew Haldane (appointed 2014)
• Professor Silvana Tenreyro (appointed 2016).]

Who is eligible for a fellowship?

Our fellowships will enable successful applicants to engage in full-time research on an economic or financial topic of their own choice, preferably one that it would be particularly beneficial to study at the Bank of England. When they consider applications, the trustees will pay particular attention to how relevant the research is to current problems in economics and finance.

Senior fellowships will be awarded to distinguished researchers who have established a reputation in their field. Fellowships will also be available for younger postdoctoral or equivalent applicants. The length of the fellowship will be agreed with you, but will not normally be less than one month or more than one year. Senior fellowships are open to all nationalities, but British and EU nationals will be given priority for ordinary fellowships.

The total amount distributed in any year rarely exceeds £120,000. The award will broadly reflect the circumstances of successful candidates, and will as much as appears necessary for their work to be undertaken. Fellows will be provided with office accommodation at the Bank of England and secretarial and other necessary support services. In some circumstances, the award might take the form (in whole or part) of payment to the individual's present employer. A further allowance may be made to cover travelling expenses or other incidental costs. Fellows will not be able to carry out teaching or other paid work during their tenure without the trustees’ consent.