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Science Policy Alerts
Click on Special Initiatives when you designate your gift, and select Capitol Cause. Congressional Science Fellowship Applications Due in One Month
5 January 2010
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The AGU Congressional Science Fellowship provides Earth and space scientists who are interested in science policy with an opportunity to play an active role in the US legislative process. Fellows spend one year, from September through August, in either the personal office of a Senator or Representative or on a House or Senate committee. Applications for the 2010–2011 AGU Congressional Science Fellowship program are due in four weeks on Monday, 1 February 2010.
The program is seeking applicants who are articulate, flexible, and able to work well with people from diverse backgrounds. A broad background in science is a bonus as Fellows often advise on a wide range of scientific topics. All AGU members who are citizens or permanent residents of the US are invited to apply. While the Fellowship is aimed at early to mid-career Earth and space scientists with PhDs, the program places no restriction on age, educational or career level, or on specific scientific backgrounds. Experience in public policy is not required, but such experience and/or an interest in using science to solve public problems is desirable. The Fellowship carries a stipend of $60,000 as well as health insurance, moving expenses, and a travel allowance.
For further details and application instructions, please visit the AGU website or contact Elizabeth Landau at elandau@agu.org or at +1.202.777.7535. AGU encourages members to apply for Congressional Science Fellowships with the American Geological Institute and the American Institute of Physics at as AGU members are eligible for these fellowships as well.