APPLY YOUR SCIENCE TO SERVE SOCIETY

For 36 years, the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships have provided scientists and engineers with a unique opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to national and international issues in the federal policy realm, while learning first-hand how to craft policy in Congress and implement policy in more than 15 federal agencies. AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of disciplines, ethnicities and disability status. Fellows represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates, to faculty on sabbatical, to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations and government labs. Click here to RSVP for a webinar on 2 October, 2009 at 12:00 pm EDT – you can learn more about the fellowships application, selection and placement processes and ask questions of former Fellows about how the experience affected their careers. If the above link is not active, please paste the following into your browser:http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=160694&s=1&k=D785140CCA5582862DACE58A06E97335

Eligibility & Criteria: To be considered for a fellowship via AAAS, successful applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, ScD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following: * Social/Behavioral sciences* Health sciences* Biological sciences* Physical sciences* Earth sciences* Computational sciences* Mathematics* Engineering disciplines (Applicants with a MS in Engineering and three years of post-degree professional experience also qualify.) All degree requirements must be completed by the 15 December, 2009 application deadline. Additionally, successful applicants must: * Show a commitment to serve society* Exhibit good communication skills and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences* Demonstrate problem-solving ability, flexibility and leadership qualities* Hold U.S. citizenship Federal employees are not eligible. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning 1 September, 2010 and ending 31 August, 2011. Fellows in most executive branch agencies have the opportunity to renew their fellowship for up to 12 additional months.

STIPEND & BENEFITS: Stipend: Approximately $73,000 to $95,000 (depending on years of experience and previous salary). Relocation Allowance: Up to $4,000 for first-year Fellows with stipends via AAAS if move is greater than 50 miles outside Washington, D.C. Health Insurance: Monthly reimbursements for Fellows who receive stipends via AAAS. Insurance coverage via agency for those hired directly as temporary federal employees. Travel/Training: Minimum of $4,000 for Fellows receiving a stipend via AAAS, to be used for fellowship assignment-related travel, conferences, and/or training. Professional Development: A year-long program including orientation, monthly seminars, skill-building workshops, career sessions, and networking events. Apply: The deadline is 15 December, 2009 AAAS accepts online applications only. Full details atwww.fellowships.aaas.org