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AAAS SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY POLICY FELLOWSHIPS
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1973-74 Congressional Fellows1st class of Fellows
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1987-88 AAAS Fellows
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2006-2007 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows
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The Fellowships aim to:Educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking
Foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers
Empower scientists and engineers to conduct policy-relevant research that addresses challenges facing society
Increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm
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Science & Technology Policy Fellows2006-2007
148 Fellows -- the largest class in AAAS Fellowships history!
115 Fellows in the Executive Branch
33 Congressional Fellows (2 AAAS Fellows, 31 Fellows from partner scientific societies)
109 first-year Fellows and 39 second-year renewal Fellows
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Science & Technology Policy Fellows2006-2007
Age range: 28 to 66
(average age = 37)
Representing academic institutions in the U.S. and abroad, NGOs, and private industry
Representing a broad range of disciplines (social, biological, physical, medical, and engineering)
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Age Range of All 2006-07 First-Year Fellows (n=108)
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Gender Breakdown of All 2006-07 First-Year Fellows (n=109)
57%43%
Females
Males
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Percentage of All 2006-07 First -Year Fellows According to Area of Scientific Discipline
(n=109)
33%
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BiologicalEngineeringGeosciences Health/Medical Physical Social
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Congressional – 2 placementsAnticipated placement opportunities: Offices of members of Congress and congressional committees.
Diplomacy – 15-25 placementsAnticipated placement opportunities:
U.S. Department of StateU.S. Agency for International DevelopmentFogarty International Center of the National Institutes of HealthForeign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Energy, Environment, Agriculture & Natural Resources –15-25 placements Anticipated placement opportunities:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Energy U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S.D.A. Forest Service National Science Foundation Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Health, Education, & Human Services – 15-25 placementsAnticipated placement opportunities: U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
Global Stewardship – 1 placementAnticipated placement opportunities: Any federal agency Congressional office or committee, or non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. focusing on environment or sustainability issues
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National Defense and Global Security – 5-10 placementsAnticipated placement opportunities: U.S. Department of Defense U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Distribution of All 2006-07 First-Year Fellows by Program
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Placement Breakdown for All 2006-07 Fellows
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Not yet placedHouseSenate
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Criteria:
AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives.
Fellows come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, and non-profits, representing a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers.
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Applicants must:Hold a doctoral-level degree (PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, PharmD, or other terminal degree) in any physical, biological, health/medical or social science or any relevant interdisciplinary field.
Individuals with a master’s degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply.
Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.
Show a commitment to applying their scientific or technical expertise to serve society.
Be good communicators, both verbally and in writing, to decision-makers and non-scientific audiences.
Demonstrate integrity and good judgment and display leadership qualities.
Hold U.S. citizenship.
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Fellowship Cycle:
Application Deadline: 20 December 2006
Notification of Eligibility: 2 January 2007
Interviews: Late February to mid-March 2007
Finalists’ Placement Week: 15 April – 20 April 2007
Placement Offers: April to June 2007
Fellowships Begin: 1 September 2007
Fellowships End: 31 August 2008
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Year-long Professional Development:
Orientation: 5 September – 18 September 2007
Monthly Career Enhancement and Skill Building Workshops
Monthly Seminars (organized by Fellows)
Networking & Outreach Events AAAS Annual Meeting
AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy
Year-end retreat
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Fellowship Support:Stipend:
Approximately $67,000 to $87,000 (depending on years of experience)
Relocation Allowance:Up to $3,500 for first-year Fellows (if move is 35+ miles from fellowship site) with stipends via AAAS.
Health Insurance Reimbursement:AAAS provides monthly reimbursements for Fellows. Several options are available, including a group plan (administered by current/former Fellows)
Travel Allowance:Minimum travel allowance is $3,500 for fellowship-related travel and for professional development. Varies by placement.
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AAAS Fellowships:http://fellowships.aaas.org