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.

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.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

This assignment is temporary and designed to be encumbered in a full-time capacity for a time period ranging from three to twelve 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 application material should be submitted by October 29, 2010 via e-mail to PD&RIPASabbaticalProgram@hud.gov

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to apply to the Program?

2. Where can I find a copy of the Assignment Agreement (OF-69)?

3. Are the research areas listed in the announcement the only policy development topics of interest?

4. Are participants required to work at Headquarters in Washington, D.C.?

5. If I am selected for participation in the Program, what expenses are covered?

6. Is the assignment permanent?

1. No. Participation in the Program is open to any person who submits the required documentation by the established deadline and is subsequently selected by PD&R.

2. You may obtain a copy of the OF-69 at http://www.gsa.gov.

3. While these are current priorities, candidates with expertise and interests in other areas may also be selected.

4. No. Although assignment to Headquarters in Washington, D.C. is preferred, work may take place in HUD’s Regional / Field offices. All work assignments will be provided by Headquarters staff.

5. The Sabbatical-in-Residence assignment is non-reimbursable and all expenses for salary, travel, housing and other related provisions are covered by your employer. However, PD&R may elect to supplement/cost-share the participant’s salary, travel and living expenses at its discretion.

6. No. The Sabbatical-in-Residence assignment is temporary and currently designed to be encumbered for a time period of three months to one year.