GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS & WISE

1. GOVERNMENT FELLOWSHIPS & WISE Linking Engineers WithGovernment

2. Government FellowsProgram ObjectivesEstab. 1973 • Give engineers first-hand experience with the legislative and foreign policymaking processes, as well improve their understanding of how public policy relates to and affects the science and engineering professions. • Provide much needed technical advice and information to Congress and State Department. • Most importantly, to encourage interest and participation in public policymaking among the IEEE-USA membership. _____________

3. Basics More than 85 U.S. IEEE Members have served as Fellows since 1973 IEEE-USA recruits 2 Congressional Fellows & one State Department (“Engineering & Diplomacy”) Fellow each year “The fellowship program has been one of the most important initiatives in good government in the past century.” -- Congressman Rush Holt (NJ), Frmr. Congressional Fellow _________________

4. Congressional FellowshipAssignment • Two-week Fellowship orientation under auspices of AAAS in the September preceding Fellowship. • Congressional Fellows interview with offices of their choice from among offices interested in having Fellows. • Choices? House or Senate; Member or Committee staff; Any Party; or Congressional Research Service. • One-year assignment in Washington (Jan.-Dec.). _________________

5. Qualifications • Applicant must be: • IEEE Member for 2 or more years in good standing(Member Grade or Higher) • U.S. Citizen • BS - 10+ years professional experience; MS – 5+ years professional experience; PhD/ Post-doc – no experience required _________________

6. Engineering andDiplomacy Fellowship • Program founded in 2002 in response to U.S. State Department request. • January 2003 – 1st Fellow Donald Silversmith • Prior to 2002, executive branch fellows also served in FCC, Commerce Department and OSTP _________________

7. State FellowshipAssignment • One-year assignment in Washington (January-December). • Fellow interviews for assignments with interested State Department Offices or Bureaus (functional or regional). • Process facilitated by the Office of Science and Technology Adviser. • Possibility of foreign travel. _________________

8. Qualifications • Applicant must be: • IEEE Member for 2 or more years (Member Grade or Higher) in good standing. • U.S. Citizen • BS-10+ yrs professional experience; MS-5+ yrs professional experience; PhD/ Post-doc – no experience required • MUST possess or be able to obtain a security clearance. • Language skills or international experience a plus _________________

9. Who Should Apply? • Post-docs debating a career path • Mid-career looking to use their experience in alternative ways • Academics/cross-disciplinary programs • “Retired” engineers • Minorities & under-represented groups • Any engineer interested in making S&T policy and providing timely advice and assistance to Congress on national issues such as global warming, missile defense, alternative energy, STEM education, patent reform, etc.. _________________

10. Selection Process • Government Fellows Committee (6 members) reviews applications; invites candidates to an in-person interview • State Department participates in the selection of the “Engineering & Diplomacy” Fellow • GFC evaluates basic qualifications, education, experience, public service, IEEE volunteer activities, communication skills, Fellowship goal, and intangibles. • 2009 Application Deadline: March 2008 • Interviews: April 2008 _________________

11. 2009 Benefits • $55,000-$65,000 annual Fellowship stipend depending on experience • $5,000 Relocation allowance • Some employers continue financial support (e.g. academic sabbatical) • IEEE-USA reimburses expenses incurred for travel and housing during orientation and interview _________________

12. How To Apply Additional information and application forms available online at: http://www.ieeeusa.org/policy/govfel/default.asp _________________