For 36 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.
AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of disciplines, ethnicities and disability status. Fellows 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.Visit http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=160694&s=1&k=D785140CCA5582862DACE58A06E97335 to RSVP for a webinar on 2 October, 2009 at 12:00 pm EDT you can learn more about the fellowships application, selection and placement processes and ask questions of former Fellows about how the experience affected their careers. Eligibility & Criteria:To be considered for a fellowship via AAAS, successful applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following:* Social/Behavioral sciences* Health sciences* Biological sciences* Physical sciences* Earth sciences* Computational sciences* Mathematics* Engineering disciplines (Applicants with a MS in Engineering and three years of post-degree professional experience also qualify.)All degree requirements must be completed by the 15 December, 2009 application deadline.Additionally, successful applicants must: * Show a commitment to serve society* Exhibit good communication skills and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences* Demonstrate problem-solving ability, flexibility and leadership qualities* Hold U.S. citizenshipFederal employees are not eligible. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning 1 September, 2010 and ending 31 August, 2011. Fellows in most executive branch agencies have the opportunity to renew their fellowship for up to 12 additional months. STIPEND & BENEFITS:Stipend: Approximately $73,000 to $95,000 (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. Professional Development: A year-long program including orientation, monthly seminars, skill-building workshops, career sessions, and networking events.Apply: The deadline is 15 December, 2009