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The Fellowships aim to:

The Fellowships aim to: Educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking Provide scientific and technical knowledge to support development of well-informed policies Foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers

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The Fellowships aim to:

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  1. The Fellowships aim to: • Educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking • Provide scientific and technical knowledge to support development of well-informed policies • Foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers • Empower scientists and engineers to engage in policy-relevant research and other activities that addresses challenges facing society • Increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm • Create more policy-savvy scientists

  2. 1973-74 Congressional Fellows – the first class

  3. 1987-88 AAAS Fellows

  4. 2006-2007 AAAS Fellows

  5. Qualifications: • Hold a doctoral-level degree(PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, PharmD) in a behavioral/social, biological, health/medical, or physical science or any relevant interdisciplinary field • All degree requirements must be completed by 15 December 2009 • Individuals with a master’s degree in engineering & three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply Penny Burgoon, 2004-06 HEHS Fellow at the National Institutes of Health

  6. Qualifications continued: • Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references • Show a commitment to applying scientific or technical expertise to serve society • Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, especially to non-scientific audiences • Demonstrate problem-solving ability, initiative, leadership qualities, and flexibility • Hold U.S. citizenship

  7. 2008-2009 Stats • 163 Year-long Fellows — The largest class in AAAS Fellowships history! • 130 Executive Branch Fellows • 33 Congressional Fellows • 2 sponsored by AAAS • 31 sponsored by partner scientific societies • 119 First-year Fellows • 44 Second-year Fellows • 7 Short-term extensions of 1-6 months Christina Kakoyannis, 2005-07 EEANR Fellow at EPA

  8. 2008-09 Fellows’ Scientific Disciplines (n=171)

  9. Age Range of All 2008-09 Fellows (n=171)

  10. Gender Breakdown of All 2008-09 Fellows (n=171) Shirlee Tan, 2001-03 EEANR Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Kwabena Yiadom, 2004-05 NDGS Fellow at the U.S. Department of Defense

  11. Fellowship Areas Congressional 2 placements (via AAAS) Anticipated placement opportunities: • Offices of members of Congress and congressional committeesNOTE:Additional congressional placements are available through approximately 30 scientific society partners

  12. Fellowship Areas Diplomacy, Security & Development 25-40 placements Anticipated placement opportunities: • Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture • U.S. Agency for International Development • U.S. Department of State • Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health • U.S. Department of Defense • U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  13. Fellowship Areas Health, Education, & Human Services 25-40 placementsAnticipated placement opportunities: • USDA Food Safety Inspection Service • U.S. Department of Health & Human Services • National Institutes of Health • National Science Foundation • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

  14. Fellowship Areas Energy, Environment & Agriculture 25-40 placements Anticipated placement opportunities: • U.S. Department of Agriculture • U.S. Forest Service • U.S. Department of Energy • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency • National Science Foundation • National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources

  15. Online Applications Due: December 15, 2009 • Notification of Eligibility: Late December 2009 • Notification of Interview: February 2010 • Interviews: EarlyMarch 2010 • Notification of Finalists: Mid-March 2010 • Finalist Placement Week: April 2010 • Placement Offers: May – June 2010 • Fellowships Begin: September 1, 2010 • Fellowships End: August 31, 2011

  16. Candidate Data: Areas of scientific specialty(key words) Areas of policy interest Brief bio (200 words max) Candidate Statement: Reasons for applying for a AAAS Fellowship Summary of background & expertise Areas of Interest Career Goals 1,000 words max Curriculum Vitae: Education, expertise, achievements, honors & publications 2,000 words max Extracurricular activities: Brief examples of activities beyond the lab or classroom 500 words max References: Three recommendation letters are required Application Materials

  17. 2009-10 SELECTION SUMMARY 380 applicants / 632 applications for five fellowship areas Initial review for primary requirements Two initial rounds of evaluation: 1st scoring and 2nd scoring 10 Selection Committees 226 interviews scheduled (including alternates) 136 finalists (24 dual finalists)

  18. 2009-10 SELECTION STATISTICS PROGRAM ELIGIBLE APPS INTERVIEWS FINALISTS Congressional 145 10 1 Diplomacy 138 51 32 EEANR 145 73 65 HEHS 171 71 49 NDGS 33 21 13

  19. Fellowship Placement Process • Offices submit ranked list of finalists • Finalists submit ranked list of preferred offices • AAAS staff communicate placement offers to finalists • AAAS staff contact offices once match has been made • AAAS sends finalist an official offer letter • Finalists accept fellowship placement offer • AAAS initiates procedures for background checks or security clearances (if necessary)

  20. Fellowship Support STIPEND/SALARY: $73,000 – 95,000 depending upon experience or previous salary HIRING SYSTEM: PAYMENT & SUPPORT & AGENCIES: REPORTING: BENEFITS: Stipend via AAAS1 monthly payment Relocation ($4,000 max) EPA, FBI, HHS, IRS Form 1099-MISC Travel/Training ($4,000) ACE, NOAA, NSF, w/stipend, relocation, Health insurance USDA (other than and health insurance reimbursement FAS), FDA , DHS, reported in box 7 Metro SmartCard USAID, DOE, Congress (EPA, NIH, and USAID) Direct hiredBi-weekly paycheck Accrue vacation and USDA/FAS, DOD, IRS Form W-2 sick time. Receive mass State Department, w/deductions transit and other benefits NIH (S/LT disability, pension) same as FT employees Inter-PersonnelPayment via Fellows’ current Most other than Agreement current employer employee benefits DoD and State maintained; AAAS or maintained Department host agency pays stipend directly to employer

  21. Year-long Professional Development Program: • Orientation: September 1-15, 2010 • Skill Building Workshops • Career Enhancement Sessions • Evening Seminars & Panel Discussions • AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy • Year-end retreat Ansalan Stewart, 2001-02 HEHS Fellow at NIH

  22. “What might I do after a AAAS Fellowship?”Remain in public policy: 50-60% • Renew their fellowship • Get hired by their agency or office • Work for another federal agency • Work for a professional society, think tank Return to work in the same sector: 20-25% • Return to previous position (sabbatical) • Obtain new position in the same field/sector Do something completely different: 20-25% • Move into a position in a new sector • Start a new academic degree program

  23. Online Applications Due: 12/15/2009 • Apply athttp://fellowships.aaas.org

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