Science Policy Fellowships
- AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: December 15Pay: $45,000 to $93,000 depending on placement department and experience.
AAAS offers yearlong fellowships in six areas: Congressional; Diplomacy; National Defense & Global Security; Health, Education & Human Services; Energy, Environment, Agriculture, & Natural Resources; and Roger Revelle Global Stewardship. Any U.S. citizen with a doctoral-level degree in any physical, biological, health/medical, or social science field is eligible. Additionally individuals with a master’s degree in engineering plus at least three years of post-graduate professional experience are also eligible.
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships1200 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20005Phone: +1-202-326-6700Email: fellowships@aaas.orgFax: +1-202-289-4950 - American Chemical Society Public Policy Fellowships
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: December 31Pay: $67,000 plus up to $3,500 for moving expenses and $3,500 for fellowship related travel.Policy Fellowship Programs, Office of Legislative & Government Affairs, American Chemical Society1155 Sixteenth Street, NWWashington, DC 20036Phone: +1-202-872-4286Email: congfellow@acs.org
- American Psychological Association Congressional Fellowship Program
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: JanuaryPay: $60,000-$75,000 plus moving and travel expenses up to $3,500.
APA Congressional Fellows spend one year working as a special legislative assistant to a member of Congress or congressional committee. Fellows must be psychologists, members of APA, and have a doctorate in psychology or related field. Two years of post-doctoral experience is preferred.
- American Society for Microbiology Congressional Science Fellowship
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: February 20, 2009Pay: $55,000 plus healthcare.
The American Society for Microbiology offers one-year fellowships during which the fellow will be a special legislative assistant. Fellows must be U.S. citizens with a Ph.D. in microbiology and have been a member of the American Society for Microbiology for at least a year.
Congressional Science Fellowship, Office of Public Affirs, American Society for Microbiology1752 N Street, NWWashington, DC 20036Phone: +1-202-942-9209Email: hgarvey@asmusa.orgFax: +1-202-942-9335 - Google Policy Fellowship
- Student Status: Third-year engineering studentsPay: $7,000Deadline: January
Google offers ten-week summer internships at a public interest organization that works on issues of Internet and technology policy. Fellows must be enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or law students interested in Internet and technology policy.
GoogleEmail: pollicyfellowship@google.com - Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Congressional Fellowship
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: MarchPay: $55,000 - 65,000 depending on experience plus $5,000 for travel and relocation.
IEEE offers one year fellowships during which the fellow will work in the staff of a Senator, Representative, or Congressional Committee. Fellows must be U.S. citizens, an IEEE member for at least 2 years, have either a B.S. and 10 years experience, an MS and 5 years experience, or a Ph.D. in engineering.
- The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
- Student Status: Graduate and post-doctoralPay: $5,300Deadline: 2009 application deadlines have not been set. There are generally 3 sessions per year: Winter, Summer, and Fall.
The National Academies host 10-week fellowships where fellows work in one of the units of the National Academies. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research within the last 5 years are eligible to apply.
The National Academies Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program500 5th Street, NW, Room 508Washington, DC 20001Email: policyfellows@nas.edu - Presidential Management Fellows
- Student Status: Graduate-level studentsDeadline: DecemberPay: Paid
This is a two year program for those interested in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. Over 100 government organizations, including the Congressional Research Service, participate in the PMF program.
Robert Wood Johnson FoundationPhone: +1-202-606-1040 - Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: MarchPay: $55,000 - 65,000 depending on experience plus $5,000 for travel and relocation.
Up to 18 scholars are selected annually and complete training at several different Universities to develop leaders who will change the questions asked, the methods employed to analyze problems, and the range of solutions to reduce population health disparities and improve the health of all Americans.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation1828 L Street, NW Suite 1202Washington, DC 20009Email: b.concepcion@ieee.org - Society for Research in Child Development Congressional and Executive Branch Fellowships
- Student Status: Post-doctoralDeadline: December 15, 2008Pay: $67,000
The Society for Research in Child Development in association with AAAS offers one-year fellowships in either the Congressional or Executive branches. Congressional Fellows work as legislative assistants and Executive Branch fellows work as resident scholars in a federal agency. Fellows must be U.S. citizens, have a doctoral-level degree in an area of child development, and be a member of the Society for Research in Child Development.
Phone: +1-202-289-7905Email: abrowning@srcd.org - Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE)
- Student Status: Third-year engineering studentsDeadline: FebruaryPay: $2,100
WISE hosts a 10-week summer internship for third-year engineering students. Students work under the guidance of an engineering professor and interact with leaders in Congress and the Administration, industry, and non-governmental organizations.
Wise Program c/p IEEE-USA1828 L Street, NW, Suite 1202Washington, DC 20036-5104Phone: +1-202-785-0017Email: m.springer@ieee.orgFax: +1-202-785-0835Student Status: currently enrolled with at least 9 hours of class time, or recently graduated within past 18 months.Deadline: May 22, 2009Pay: $1, 500 a monthCongressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy
Why a women's policy fellowship?
The WREI Fellowships are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women. Administered by WREI, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization located in Washington, DC, this program is unique – the only fellowships program on Capitol Hill directly by, for, and about women.
What does a fellow do?
A WREI Fellow works a minimum of 40 hours a week in a Congressional office as a legislative aide on policy issues affecting women. Fellows meet weekly for issue seminars directed by the WREI staff. Orientation for the Class of 2010 will begin January 2010; office placement starts at the end of that month. The program runs until the end of August 2010.
Who is eligible?
Students who are currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral program at an accredited institution in the U.S. Or who have completed such a program within the past 18 months are eligible. WREI strongly recommends that applicants complete at least nine hours of graduate coursework before applying and display serious interest in research and policy-making relevant to women's social and political status.
What are the selection criteria?
Fellows are selected on the basis of academic competence as well as demonstrated interest in the public policy process. They must be articulate and adaptable and have strong writing skills. Fellows may come from virtually any field, including medicine, the law, the arts, the natural sciences, the social sciences, women's studies, and business. Applicants of any age, race, experience, or sexual orientation are encourage to apply.
What is the Award?
A WREI fellow receives a stipend of $1,500 per month for eight months (January-August). An additional sum of $500 is provided for the purchase of health insurance. WREI will also reimburse up to $1,500($750 per semester) for the cost of three hours tuition at a fellow's home institution. Fellows are responsible for transportation to and from Washington, and for finding their own living arrangements.
Between five and seven Fellowships will be available, depending on funding.
How to apply:
Applications can be downloaded from WREI's website (http://www.wrei.org/2010_Fellow_application_pub_0001.pdf) or obtained by mail from:Congressional Fellowship Program 2010Women's Research & Education Institute1828 L Street, NW, Suite 801Washington, DC 20036.Mail applicants must enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope with 60 cents postage. Candidates should submit applications by mail or e-mail. No faxed applications are accepted.
An original and two copies of the application and supporting materials must be received bat the WREI office by May 22, 2009.
