Civic Science Fellowship Opportunity

7/19/2021 1:15:55 PM

Lance Cooper via Celia Elliott

Title: Civic Science Fellow, hosted by APLU Supported by the Rita Allen and Kavli Foundations and APLU

Supervisor: Associate Vice President, Research and STEM Education

Status: 18-month fellowship, full time 37.5 hours per week, exempt.

Level: Director

Location: Washington, DC

Fellowship Stipend and Benefits: $80,000 annual fellowship stipend plus a $40,000 half-year fellowship stipend distributed according to APLU’s regular biweekly payroll schedule, plus APLU’s standard benefits package.

Application Deadline: Preference will be given to applications received by August 12, 2021.

Civic Science Fellows Program Background: The goal of the Civic Science Fellows Program is to co-create strong, diverse, and inclusive connections between science and civic life. Civic Science Fellows are emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds, who are hosted by media, scientific, and philanthropic organizations. Host partners work with fellows to catalyze civic science opportunities. The Fellows become a member of a growing network of enthusiastic advocates for science communication, civic science, and public impact research. They gain access to professional development in subject matter as well as leadership skills, and mentoring.

APLU Background: APLU is a research, policy, and advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening and advancing the work of public universities in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. With a membership of 244 public research universities, land-grant institutions, state university systems, and affiliated organizations, APLU's agenda is built on the three pillars of increasing degree completion and academic success, advancing scientific research, and expanding engagement. Annually, member campuses enroll 5.0 million undergraduates and 1.3 million graduate students, award 1.3 million degrees, employ 1.3 million faculty and staff, and conduct $49.2 billion in university-based research.

APLU project on Modernizing Scholarship: The APLU Civic Science Fellow will help us address: How to modernize scholarship to provide visibility, reward, and advancement to faculty engaging the public in scientific projects to serve societal needs.

For more information and to apply: https://www.aplu.org/members/jobs-at-aplu-and-member-institutions/employment-opportunities/civic-science-fellow