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American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

APPLY YOUR SCIENCE TO SERVE SOCIETY

For 35 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 about establishing and implementing policy.

Fellows select assignments in Congressional offices or federal agencies. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning September 1 and ending August 31. Most federal agencies offer Fellows the opportunity to renew for a second year.

AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives. Fellows have ranged in age from late 20s to early 70s. They 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.

AAAS partners with approximately 30 scientific and engineering societies that also sponsor fellowships. They conduct separate application and selection processes and may provide different stipend and benefits support. Individuals interested in the Science & Technology Policy Fellowships are encouraged to apply with all scientific and engineering societies for which they qualify. Please see our website for details.

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, Medical/Health disciplines, Biological, Physical or Geosciences, or Engineering disciplines (applicants with a MS in engineering and three or more years of post-degree professional experience also qualify) Note: All degree requirements must be completed by the application deadline
- Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references
- Show a commitment to serve society
- Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences
- Demonstrate integrity, problem-solving ability, good judgment, flexibility, and leadership qualities
- Hold U.S. citizenship

Note: Federal employees are not eligible

Stipend and Benefits:

Stipend: Approximately $70,000 to $92,000 (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. Varies by placement and must be approved by supervisor.

Professional Development: A year-long program including orientation, monthly seminars, skill building workshops, career sessions, and networking events.

APPLY: The deadline is December 15th, 2008. AAAS accepts online applications only.

Full details at www.fellowships.aaas.org

 Alfa Fellowship Program

Location: Moscow, Russia

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a high-level professional development exchange program placing 10 qualified American citizens per year in work assignments at leading organizations in Russia in the fields of business, economics, journalism, law, and public policy. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are expanding networks of American and Russian professionals, developing greater intercultural understanding, and advancing US/Russian relations.

The program includes language training, seminar programs, and extended professional experience. Fellows receive travel, free housing, monthly stipends, and insurance. Russian language proficiency is preferred though not required at the time of application.

Eligibility Requirements:

-U.S. citizen between the ages of 25 and 35

-Graduate degree and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, international relations, political science, government, or public policy. Candidates without a graduate degree must demonstrate extensive and equivalent professional experience in their field

- Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications

- Active involvement in community or public service

- Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, they will need to demonstrate proficiency in a second language to qualify for the program.

- Evidence of leadership potential

Application Information:

The application deadline for the Alfa Fellowship Program is December 1. Applications can be completed online. Program information and application forms can also be downloaded or requested by mail from the CDS website at: www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/alfa.htm.

For more information about the Alfa Fellowship Program or application process please contact:

CDS International, Inc.
Alfa Fellowship Program
440 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
Tel. (212) 497-3510
Fax. (212) 497-3535
Email. alfa@cdsintl.org
Web. http://www.cdsintl.org/

Director of Scowcroft Institute, The George Bush School of Government & Public Service

The George Bush School of Government & Public Service, a professional graduate school of public and international affairs at Texas A&M University, invites applications and nominations for a scholar in international security studies to serve as Director of the Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs.

The Scowcroft Institute is a recently established research unit of the Bush School designed to promote policy oriented research on all aspects of international affairs. The Scowcroft Institute enjoys a unique supportive relationship with the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library Foundation and access to the materials of the adjacent Bush Presidential Library.

The selected individual will be a tenured associate or full professor in the School. Successful candidates must have a distinguished record of peer-reviewed scholarship in fields directly relevant to national security and international affairs, administrative experience and a demonstrated commitment to bridging the academic and policy communities. The Scowcroft Director will lead the expansion of this important, endowed operation and will teach in a professional graduate program designed to prepare individuals for careers in international affairs.

Further information about the School and Scowcroft Institute are available at http://bush.tamu.edu/. Review of applications will begin on November 10 and continue until the position is filled. A letter of application, CV and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Ms. Janeen Wood, Search Coordinator
Bush School of Government and Public Service
Texas A&M University
MS 4220
College Station, TX 77843-4220

Texas A&M University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to diversity.

German Chancellor Fellowship Program

Germany's Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards ten German Chancellor Fellowships annually to young professionals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors who are citizens of the United States. The program, which also includes fellowships for citizens of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and their own country through their profession or studies. The fellowship provides for a stay of one year in Germany for profes¬sional development, study, or research. Prior knowledge of German is not a prerequisite. Fellows are provided with intensive language training prior to and during the fellowship.

The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded by three months of intensive language classes in Germany. Must be a U.S., Russian or Chinese citizen. Candidates must have received their bachelor's degree after September 1, 1997. Application deadline for U.S. applicants: October 31, 2008. For applications and additional information, including frequently asked questions, visit: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/ (applications)

NNSA Nonproliferation Graduate Program

A one-year, full-time, paid fellowship opportunity

NGP promotes awareness of professional opportunities in nonproliferation and develops an exceptional talent pool to aid the National Nuclear Security Administration in national and international security work.

NGP Fellows work within NNSA's Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation on programs which detect, prevent, and reverse the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction while mitigating risks of nuclear operations.

The program provides students with specialized, hands-on training over the course of the year, enabling participants to gain valuable experience with government agencies, national laboratories, and NGOs. NGP Fellows work alongside senior NNSA officials and program managers. Opportunities within the federal government are a possibility upon completion of NGP assignments.

Applications for the 2009 program are currently being accepted and the application deadline is October 30.

NGP benefits include health and dental plans, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

For more information about the Nonproliferation Graduate Program, students should go to: http://ngp.pnl.gov/

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