The science and engineering challenges that society
faces today--locally, nationally and internationally--are
far more complex than were those of 40 to 50 years ago.
The problems now are more difficult to define and the
solutions more difficult to identify and implement.
The best available scientific, technical and economic
information is required to establish priorities, make
decisions, and develop best policies and practices.
Yet, scientists often lack the skills and opportunity
to apply their science successfully to support policy
or to communicate effectively with the public and other
non-academic audiences. Consequently, society's needs
for the most credible and objective scientific information
are not being met.
To address these challenges, The American Association for the Advancement of Science manages and administers Science & Technology Policy Fellowships in five program areas to provide the opportunity for accomplished scientists and engineers to participate in and contribute to the federal policymaking process while learning firsthand about the intersection of science and policy. The fellowships in congressional offices are funded by approximately 30 partner scientific and engineering societies. The fellowships in executive branch agencies are funded by the hosting offices.
To address these challenges, The American Association for the Advancement of Science manages and administers Science & Technology Policy Fellowships in five program areas to provide the opportunity for accomplished scientists and engineers to participate in and contribute to the federal policymaking process while learning firsthand about the intersection of science and policy. The fellowships in congressional offices are funded by approximately 30 partner scientific and engineering societies. The fellowships in executive branch agencies are funded by the hosting offices.
DEADLINE
The
deadline for
applications is
November 1, 2013,
5:00 p.m. Eastern
Standard Time. Apply
at https://fellowshipapp.aaas.
ELIGIBILITY
- Social/Behavioral sciences
- Medical/Health disciplines
- Biological, Physical or Earth sciences
- Computational sciences and Mathematics
- Engineering disciplines (applicants with a master's degree and three years of experience also qualify).
All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline.
Visit
http://fellowships.aaas.org/
BENEFITS
Stipends range
from approximately
$74,000 to $99,000.
Other benefits include
health insurance,
travel/training
allowance and
relocation allocation.
For more information
about benefits, visit
http://fellowships.aaas.org/
DETAILS
To learn more
about the AAAS Science
& Technology
Policy Fellowships,
visit: http://fellowships.aaas.org.
