AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships

The 2012-2013 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships online application system is now open. Interested applicants are encouraged to start their application early and contact their references as soon as possible.

Deadline: The deadline for applications is December 5, 2012, 5:00 p.m. (EST).

Applications: Apply at https://fellowshipapp.aaas.org/

Opportunities: Assignments are available in congressional offices and executive branch agencies. Four fellowship areas are available for September 2013 through August 2014: Congressional; Diplomacy, Security, and Development; Energy, Environment, and Agriculture; and Health, Education & Human Services.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, etc.), in any of the following: Social/Behavioral sciences; Medical/Health disciplines; Biological, Physical or Earth sciences; Computational sciences and Mathematics; Engineering disciplines (applicants with a master's degree in engineering and three years of experience also qualify). All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline.