The American Physical Society is currently accepting applications for the Congressional Science Fellowship Program. Fellows serve one year on the staff of a senator, representative or congressional committee. They are afforded an opportunity to learn the legislative process and explore science policy issues from the lawmakers' perspective. In turn, Fellows have the opportunity to lend scientific and technical expertise to public policy issues.
Qualifications include a PhD or equivalent in physics or a closely related field, a strong interest in science and technology policy and, ideally, some experience in applying scientific knowledge toward the solution of societal problems. Fellows are required to be U.S. citizens and members of the APS.
Term of Appointment is one year, beginning in September of 2010 with participation in a two week orientation sponsored by AAAS. Fellows have considerable choice in congressional assignments.
A stipend is offered in addition to allowances for relocation, in-service travel, and health insurance premiums.
Application should consist of a letter of intent of no more than 2-pages, a 2-page resume: with one additional page for publications, and three letters of reference. Please see the APS website (http://www.aps.org/policy/fellowships/congressional.cfm) for detailed information on materials required for applying and other information on the program.
All application materials must be submitted online by January 15, 2010.
