National Academies Science and Technology Policy Fellowship

This Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies-consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, Institute of Medicine, and National Research Council-is designed to engage its Fellows in the analytical process that informs U.S. science and technology policy. Fellows develop basic skills essential to working or participating in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.

Eligibility
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research in any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration or any relevant interdisciplinary field within the last five years are eligible to apply.

The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the criteria. However, non-U.S. citizens must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding a valid J-1 or F-1 status.

Session Dates
Winter/Spring: February 3-April 28, 2010
Fall: August 30-November 19, 2010

Apply
Please visit www.national-academies.org/policyfellows for details on criteria, application instructions, and access to the online application and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of an online reference from a mentor/adviser.

Deadlines
The deadline for receipt of application material is November 1 for the winter/spring program and May 1 for the fall program. Candidates may apply to both sessions concurrently.

Stipend
A stipend grant award of $8,240 will be provided for the 12-week session to offset expenses.

Questions should be directed to: policyfellows@nas.edu.