AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

For more than 35 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm, while learning first-hand about establishing and implementing policy.

Fellows select assignments in federal agencies or Congressional offices. This year-long opportunity begins September 1, 2012 and ends August 31, 2013. Most federal agencies offer Fellows the ability to renew their fellowship for a second year.

AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government labs.

AAAS partners with more than 30 scientific societies that also sponsor fellowships. Please see our website at www.fellowships.aaas.org for more details.

Eligibility & Criteria:
To be considered for a fellowship, all successful applicants must:
* Hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following: Social/Behavioral sciences, Medical/Health disciplines, Biological, Physical or Geosciences. Applicants with a MS in engineering and three or more years of post-degree professional experience also qualify. All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline.
* Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.
* Show a commitment to serve society.
* Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences.
* Demonstrate integrity, problem-solving ability, good judgment, flexibility, and leadership qualities.
* Hold U.S. citizenship.
Note: Federal employees are not eligible

What we offer:
Stipend: Approximately $74,000 to $97,000 (depending on years of experience and previous salary).

Relocation Allowance: Up to $4,000 for first-year Fellows with stipends via AAAS if move is greater than 50 miles outside Washington, D.C.

Health Insurance: Monthly reimbursements for Fellows who receive stipends via AAAS. Insurance coverage via agency for those hired directly as temporary federal employees.

Travel/Training: Minimum of $4,000 for Fellows receiving a stipend via AAAS, to be used for fellowship assignment-related travel, conferences, and/or training. Varies by placement and must be approved by supervisor.

Apply: The deadline is December 5th, 2011. Full details at www.fellowships.aaas.org
 

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