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[Janice Chang]

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STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program

Overview:

The IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) provides analytical support to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies on science, technology, and innovation policy issues. STPI is a Congressionally chartered Federally Funded Research and Development Center operated by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA).The IDA-STPI Science Policy Fellowship Program provides recent bachelor’s or master’s degree recipients a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas including energy and the environment, innovation and competitiveness, evaluation and scientometrics, information technologies, national security, and life sciences.

Responsibilities:

Fellows will work with a team of researchers to support a wide variety of S&T policy-related tasks. Duties may include conducting survey-based and interview-based research, database development, use of data visualization tools, use of statistical techniques, and other qualitative and quantitative methods to perform project-driven policy analysis. Fellows will have an opportunity to work on one independent research project that will contribute to the scientific, technical or policy literature. Over the course of the two-year fellows program*, experiences will include:

  *   Training on specific analytical methods and tools
  *   Mentorship from senior staff with extensive policy-related experience
  *   Ongoing colloquia series on topics related to S&T policy
  *   Attending and presenting at select professional society meetings

* Exceptional fellows may have the opportunity to have their two year tenure extended to a include a third year

Qualifications:


  *   Candidates must have at least a BS/BA degree (MA/MS degree candidates are also encouraged to apply) conferred in 2014(Candidates completing an academic sponsored fellowship program in 2014 will also be considered) in one of a range of fields, including but not limited to statistics, computer science, life sciences, physical sciences, engineering, mathematical sciences, and the social and behavioral sciences.
  *   Candidates should possess a strong interest in science and technology policy, however, previous policy experience is not required.
  *   Candidates must demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills. Candidates will be asked to give a 30 minute presentation on a topic to be assigned during a group interview.
  *   Ideal candidates are innovative, analytical, self-starting, and able to work in teams.
  *   Candidates must complete a security investigation and meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  *   U.S. citizenship is required.

Application Materials:
To be considered for this opportunity, interested candidates must follow a two-step process:
 1.      First, interested candidates must apply to this Science Policy Fellowship job posting: https://jobs-ida.icims.com/jobs/2089/ida---stpi-science-policy-fellowship-program/job
AND
2.      Second, interested candidates must also submit the following documents via email to STPI-Fellow at ida.org<mailto:STPI-Fellow at ida.org>:

  *   Statement of purpose (Explain why you want to work in science and technology policy) - 1000 words maximum
  *   Resume
  *   Writing sample - 5000 words maximum
  *   Transcripts (unofficial is acceptable prior to employment offer)
  *   Two letters of academic recommendations; letters must be signed by the individual rendering the reference. PDF preferred. Letters can be sent directly to STPI-Fellow at ida.org<mailto:STPI-Fellow at ida.org> by recommender

All application materials must be received no later than January 31, 2014 for full consideration






Scott Tirrell
Manager of Graduate Fellowships
NSF Coordinating Official

Office of the Dean of Graduate Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Building 35-336
127 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: 617-324-7021


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