[Sci-tech-public] Fwd: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! 2006-07 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

Wed Nov 9 15:27:32 EST 2005

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>From: "Cori Goodyear" <cgoodyea at aaas.org>
>To: "Cori Goodyear" <cgoodyea at aaas.org>
>Subject: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS! 2006-07 AAAS Science & Technology
>         Policy Fellowships
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>Dear MIT Colleagues,
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>It's that time of year again! We are now recruiting for the 2006-07 
>Science & Technology Policy Fellowships, which begin in September 2006. 
>Applications are due by 10 January 2006. We ask your assistance in 
>distributing the call for applications. The text appears below and is also 
>attached to send to your departments and networks.
>
>We recently restructured the fellowship operations from a predominantly 
>agency focus (ten fellowship programs) to a program area focus (six 
>fellowship programs). The program areas are thematic umbrellas under which 
>we designate placement opportunities (hosting agencies and offices), some 
>of which can cross over program areas.  Attached is a document summarizing 
>the six program areas and the placement opportunities in each. You can 
>also find details on the updated AAAS Fellowships website at 
><http://fellowships.aaas.org>http://fellowships.aaas.org.
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>In addition, we're pleased to announce that we've launched our new online 
>application system, which can be viewed at: 
><http://fellowshipapp.aaas.org>http://fellowshipapp.aaas.org.
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>If you have any questions about the Science & Technology Policy 
>Fellowships, please contact our new manager of Communications & Marketing, 
>Brianne Miers. You can reach Brianne at x6481 or at 
><mailto:bmiers at aaas.org>bmiers at aaas.org. We'll be happy to provide you 
>with flyers and other outreach materials if you'd like to take them to 
>meetings, presentations, or conferences. FYI, we will be exhibiting at 
>several upcoming conferences, including Neuroscience, SETAC (Society for 
>Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry) and AGU (American Geophysical Union).
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>There will also be an information session organized through the MIT 
>Careers Office with former Fellows on the MIT campus at the end of 
>November - keep your eyes and ears open for the details!
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>We appreciate your help spreading the word!
>
>Best regards,
>Cori Garrett-Goodyear
>
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>PLUG THE POWER OF SCIENCE INTO PUBLIC POLICY
>Become a AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow
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>CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
>DEADLINE: 10 January 2006
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>There’s no better way to serve society with your scientific expertise! 
>These year-long fellowships in Washington D.C., which begin 1 September, 
>provide scientists and engineers with a unique public policy learning 
>experience and an opportunity to apply their knowledge and analytical 
>skills to national and international issues in the policy realm. 
>Career-advancing opportunities are available with Congress and more than a 
>dozen federal agencies. The six fellowship areas are:
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>• Congressional
>• Diplomacy
>• Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
>• Global Stewardship
>• Health, Education & Human Services
>• National Defense & Global Security
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>Eligibility & Criteria
>AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of 
>geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. Fellows come 
>from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, and non-profits, 
>representing a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to 
>faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also 
>have ranged in age from late twenties to early seventies. Regardless of 
>background, career stage, or age, successful applicants must:
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>• Be highly qualified doctoral-level scientists (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, and 
>other terminal degrees), in any physical, biological, medical, or social 
>science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field 
>(individuals with a master’s degree in engineering and at least three 
>years of post-degree professional experience also may apply);
>• Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of 
>three references;
>• Hold U.S. citizenship;
>• Show a commitment to applying their scientific or technical expertise to 
>serve society;
>• Be good communicators, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers 
>and non-scientific audiences; and
>• Demonstrate integrity and good judgment and display leadership qualities.
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>NOTE: Some program areas and agencies seek additional qualifications. See 
>the website for details.
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>Placements
>Placements are available in Congressional offices, the Department of 
>Energy, the Food and Drug Administration, the Environmental Protection 
>Agency, the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security, the 
>National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the 
>Department of State, the Agency for International Development, the Army 
>Corps of Engineers, the Department of Agriculture, and other federal offices.
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>Fellowship Support
>Annual stipends begin at $64,000. Fellows receive a relocation allowance, 
>health insurance reimbursement, a travel allowance, support for placement, 
>an eight-day intensive orientation, and a year-long program of 
>professional development activities that include monthly seminars, 
>training workshops, networking gatherings, and a year-end wrap-up event.
>
>Apply
>AAAS accepts only online applications. Please visit the AAAS Fellowships 
>website for full details on criteria, guidelines, program areas, 
>application instructions, and to access the online application. The 
>deadline is 10 January 2006.
>
>FELLOWSHIPS.AAAS.ORG
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>Enhancing Public Policy, Advancing Science Careers
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>Cori Garrett-Goodyear
>Program Coordinator
>Science &Technology Policy Fellowships
>American Association for the Advancement of Science
>Phone: 202/326-6700
>Fax: 202/289-4950
>E-mail: <mailto:cgoodyear at aaas.org>cgoodyear at aaas.org
>URL: <http://fellowships.aaas.org>http://fellowships.aaas.org
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