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 and professional school students and those who have completed graduate studies (degree awarded) within the last five years are eligible to apply. Areas of study may include any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law/business/public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field.
The program takes place in Washington, D.C. and is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. citizens who meet the criteria. Non-U.S. citizens who are not U.S. legal permanent residents must be currently enrolled in a U.S. university and have proof of holding valid J-1 or F-1 status or work authorization.
2012 Session Dates
Winter/Spring: January 23 through April 13, 2012
Fall: August 27 through November 16, 2012
Application Information
Please visit <www.national-academies.org/policyfellows> for eligibility criteria, application instructions, and access to the online application and reference forms. Please note the requirement for submission of online recommendation/reference forms from professors, mentors, or advisers.
Submission Deadline for Application Materials
Winter/spring session: OCTOBER 1, 2011
Fall session: MAY 1, 2012 (Application available in early 2012)
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.