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It is with pleasure that the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) invites applicationsfor its 200405 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs.

AAAS sponsors these programs to provide the opportunity for accomplished and societally-aware scientists

and engineers to learn more about the public policy-making process of the federal government. Fellows serve

for one year in the Congress or in executive branch agencies, and are valued for their external perspectives

and critical thinking skills, as well as for their technical expertise. Since 1973, nearly 1,600 scientists and

engineers have participated in this prestigious, career-enhancing program.

This booklet explains fully the dimensions of each of the 10 different policy fellowship programs that

AAAS sponsors. Read the descriptions carefully each offers a distinct range of experiences. Candidates

may apply to a maximum of three programs. Application instructions begin on page 18 of this booklet.

Please note that the deadline for all AAAS programs is January 10, 2004. If, after reading this material, you

have questions:

nvisit our Web site at www.fellowships.aaas.org;

n e-mail us at [email protected]; or

n call the AAAS fellowship staff at 202/326-6700.

Claudia J. Sturges

Director

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs

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Contents

From the Director .........................................................................................................................................................i

About the AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs.....................................................................2

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Program Descriptions.............................................................3-17

n AAAS Congressional Fellows ..........................................................................................................................3

n Congressional Fellowship Program Sponsoring Organizations........................................................................4

n Executive Branch Fellowship Program Sponsoring Organizations..................................................................5

n AAAS Defense Policy Fellows.........................................................................................................................6

n AAAS Homeland Security Fellows .................................................................................................................8

n AAAS/NTI Fellows in Global Security ..........................................................................................................9

n AAAS Risk Policy Fellows in Health, Safety and the Environment ............................................................10

n AAAS Environmental Fellows.......................................................................................................................12

n AAAS Roger Revelle Fellows in Global Stewardship ...................................................................................13

n AAAS/NSF Science and Engineering Fellows .............................................................................................14

n AAAS/NIH Science Policy Fellows ..............................................................................................................15

n AAAS Diplomacy Fellows .............................................................................................................................16

Application Instructions.............................................................................................................................................18

Application Cover Form.............................................................................................................................................19

Certifications..............................................................................................................................................................20

Key Web Sites ............................................................................................................................................................21

About the Association ................................................................................................................................................22

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The AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs bring postdoctoral to mid-career scientists

and engineers to Washington, DC, to participate in the policy-making process, while learning how scientificand technical information is used in government decision-making. The programs are highly competitive and

use a peer-review selection process.

The fellowship programs have several basic requirements in common. Applications are invited from candidates

in any physical, biological, or social science, any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field.

Applicants must have a PhD, MD, DVM, or equivalent doctoral-level degree by the application deadline

( January 10, 2004). Individuals with a masters degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree

professional experience may apply. Some programs may require additional experience. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens. Federal employees are not eligible for the fellowships.

The selection process is multi-faceted: Applications must be received by January 10, 2004. Following a

rigorous screening process, finalists are invited to Washington, DC, for interviews in March. Interviews are

conducted by ad hoc selection committees, comprised of professionals with expertise in the interface of

science, technology and government. Separate selection committees are invited for each program, reflecting

relevant institutional and disciplinary backgrounds.

Offers of fellowships will be made in Spring 2004. Finalists in most programs must return to Washington,

DC, for placement week, April 18-21. During this week finalists will interview with representatives of the

executive branch agencies that participate in the programs. After placement interviews, offers of fellowships

are extended by AAAS. All fellowships are one-year opportunities. In some programs a second-year ren ewalis an option.

In September 2004, Fellows from all 10 programs participate in a comprehensive two-week orientation

program before beginning their fellowships in the various sectors of government. Throughout the year,

AAAS works with the Fellows to organize seminars that provide the opportunity to hear noted speakers

on issues relating to science, technology and public policy.

About the AAAS Science and Technology Policy

Fellowship Programs


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AAAS Congressional Fellows

PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year working on the staffs of

Members of Congress or congressional committees, beginning

in September 2004, working as special legislative assistants inlegislative and policy areas requiring scientific and technical

input.The program includes an orientation on congressional

and executive branch operations, and a year-long seminar series

on issues involving science and public policy.

PURPOSE:The fellowships are designed to provide a unique

public policy learning experience, to demonstrate the value of

science-government interaction,and to bring technical back-

grounds and external perspectives to the decision-making

process in the Congress.

CRITERIA: A prospective Fellow must demonstrate

exceptional competence in some area of science or engineering;

have a good scientific and technical background;be cognizant

of and demonstrate sensitivity toward political and social issues;and,perhaps most importantly, have a strong interest and some

experience in applying personal knowledge toward the solution

of societal problems.

Applications are invited from individuals in any physical, bio-

logical, or social science, any field of engineering, or any

relevant interdisciplinary field. Applicants must have a PhD or

equivalent doctoral-level degree by the application deadline

( January 10, 2004). Individuals with a masters degree in

engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional

experience may apply. Applicants must be U.S.citizens. Federal

employees are not eligible.

AWARD: AAAS will select and sponsor two CongressionalFellows for 2004-05.The fellowship stipend is $60,000, with

allowances for health insurance and relocation. Approximately

30 other national science and engineering societies sponsor

Congressional Fellows. Applicants for these fellowships should

apply directly to the appropriate professional society. Stipends,

application procedures, degree requirements and deadlines may

vary. Addresses of all participating societies are listed on pages 4

and 5 of this booklet. Fellows selected by these societies also

will participate in the year-long program of activities adminis-

tered by AAAS.

Underrepresented minorities and persons with disabilities are

encouraged to apply.

The Fellowship Program is held in high regard by Members of

Congress who have had Fellows placed in their offices during

the past year:

The AAAS Congressional Fellows program provides a mutually ben-

eficial connection between members of Congress and research

scientists and engineers.I value the science and technology expertise

that the Fellows bring to my office and feel it is advantageous for

them to gain exposure to the multifaceted nature of policy decisions.

Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME)

I have been extremely pleased with my experience working with the

AAAS Congressional Science Fellows Program. Even as newcomers

to the legislative arena,the Fellows scientific expertise contributed to

my staff s effectiveness,providing fresh insights, technical rigor, and

a nuanced scientific perspective to our legislative work.

Rep. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)

AAAS Fellows bring enormous learning,energy and curiosity to my

office, as well as a fresh perspective. Indeed, many of my most valued

staffers began their careers as AAAS Science Fellows. With Congress

dealing with more and more science-based issues,the value of having

Fellows on my staff increases every year.

Rep. Sherwood L. Boehlert (R-NY)

Every year I have recruited AAAS Fellows into our office and every

year I have been rewarded with excellence, high energy and a wealth

of scientific expertise. The reputation of this program is well-earned

and well-deserved, and Congress has benefited tremendously from

the care and support it provides to everyone concerned.

David H. Moulton

Chief of Staff

Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-MA)


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2004-05 Congressional Fellowship Program Sponsoring

Organizations

The following is a list of societies that sponsor Congressional

Fellows.The societies each have distinct fellowship application

deadlines,procedures, degree requirements and stipend levels.Contact them directly for details about their programs.

Applicants may apply to more than one society. Successful can-

didates from each of these programs will participate in a

year-long umbrella program of activities organized by AAAS.

American Association for the Advancement of Science

(AAAS)

Claudia J. Sturges

1200 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005

202/326-6700 E-mail: [email protected]

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)

Will Lang

1426 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314


American Chemical Society (ACS)

Ray Garant1155 16th Street,NW, Washington, DC 20036


American Dental Association (ADA)

Michael Graham/Dorothy Moss1111 14th Street, NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005

202/789-5167 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

American Geological Institute (AGI)

David Applegate

4220 King Street,Alexandria, VA 22302-1502

703/379-2480 ext. 228 E-mail: [email protected]

American Geophysical Union (AGU)Peter Folger

2000 Florida Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009


American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Audrey Leath

One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740-3843


American Meteorological Society (AMS)

William H. Hooke1120 G Street, NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005


American Nuclear Society (ANS)

Joseph Green358 Waltham Street, Newton, MA 02465


American Physical Society (APS)

Jackie Beamon-Kiene



American Psychological Association (APA)

Ellen Garrison

750 First Street,NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242


American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Heather Garvey

1752 N Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036202/942-9209 E-mail: [email protected]

American Society of A gronomy (ASA)Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)

Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)

Karl Glasener/Ellen Bergfeld677 South Segoe Road, Madison, WI 53711


American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Martin Hight1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005


American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Allian Pratt

1828 L Street, NW, Suite 906, Washington, DC 20036


American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Michael Chaddock

1101 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 710, Washington, DC

20005


American Welding Society (AWS)

Gricelda Manalich550 Northwest LeJeune Road, Miami, FL 33126


Ecological Society of America (ESA)

Nadine Lymn/Maggie Smith

1707 H Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20006

202/833-8773 ext. 205; 202/833-8773 ext. 224

E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected]

Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS)

Barbara Glenn

9650 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20814


Geological Society of America (GSA)

Jack W. HessP.O. Box 9140, Boulder, CO 80301


Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers USA

(IEEE-USA)

Chris Brantley1828 L Street, NW, Suite 1202, Washington, DC 20036-5104



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200405 Executive Branch Fellowship ProgramSponsoring Organizations

These societies sponsor fellowship programs in a variety of

executive branch agencies,and one fellowship at the National

Academies. Contact them directly for details about their

programs.

American Institute of Physics (AIP)

Audrey Leath



American Psychological Association (APA)

Heather OBeirne Kelly750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242


American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

Allian Pratt

1828 L Street,NW, Suite 906, Washington, DC 20036


Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers USA

(IEEE-USA)

Chris Brantley

1828 L Street, NW, Suite 1202, Washington, DC 20036-5104


Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

Douglas E. Read

1828 L Street, NW, Suite 906, Washington, DC 20036


Society for Research in Child De velopment (SRCD)

Mary Ann McCabe

750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242


The National Academies Senior Fellowship Program

William Anderson

500 Fifth Street,NW, Washington, DC 20001


Institute of Food Technologists (IF T)

Jennifer MacAulay

1025 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 503, Washington, DC

20036-5422202/466-5980 E-mail: [email protected]

Institute of Navigation (ION)

Carl S. Andren

3975 University Drive, Suite 390, Fairfax, VA 22030


Materials Research Society (MRS)

Gail Oare

506 Keystone Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086-7573

724/779-3004 ext. 501 E-mail:[email protected]

Optical Society of America (OSA)

Kimberly Mantuano

2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036


SPIEThe International Society for Optical Engineering

Krisinda Plenkovich

P.O. Box 10, Bellingham, WA 98227-0010

360/676-3290 ext. 253 E-mail:[email protected]

Society for Research in Child De velopment (SRCD)

Mary Ann McCabe750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242


For more information on the societies mentioned above please visit the Web sites listed on page 21.


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AAAS Defense Policy Fellows

PROGRAM: AAAS Fellows spend one year, beginning in

September 2004, working to bring technical backgrounds and

external perspectives to the programs of the Department of

Defense (DoD) while learning how government works. Fellowswill be placed in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense

for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics;the Defense Threat

Reduction Agency; the U.S.Armys Research Office; the

Missile Defense Agency; or the Office of Naval Research.

Fellows will work on a variety of issues related to defense policy,

national security, weapons of mass destruction, technology

applications, defense systems analysis and support, and program

oversight and management. Assignments may involve signifi-

cant interagency, congressional or international activity. The

program includes an orientation on international affairs and

executive branch and congressional operations, and a year-long

seminar series on issues involving science, technology and

public policy.

PURPOSE: The fellowships are designed to provide a unique

defense policy learning experience, to supply current technical

knowledge to defense programs, and to introduce outstanding

scientists and engineers to government service in DoD.The fel-

lowship will increase awareness of various aspects of defense

research, such as defense systems development, basic and

applied research,advanced technology development and sys-

tems engineering.

CRITERIA: A prospective Fellow must demonstrate excep-

tional competence in some area of science or engineering;

communicate and work effectively with decision-makers and

others outside the scientific and engineering community; exhib-

it willingness and flexibility to tackle problems in a number ofnonscientific areas;demonstrate sensitivity to political, econom-

ic, and technological issues; and have some experience and/or

strong interest in integrating modern science, technology, and

business practices in the area of defense. Applications are invit-

ed from individuals in any physical,biological or social science,

any field of engineering, or any relevant interdisciplinary field.

Interest and/or experience in industrial applied science and

technology or business administration is desirable, but not

required. All applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent doc-

toral-level degree by the application deadline (January 10,

2004). Individuals with a masters degree in engineering and at

least three years of post-degree professional experience may

apply. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Federal employees

are not eligible for the fellowships.

AWARD: In cooperation with DoD, AAAS will select three

or more Fellows.The fellowships are one-year appointments,

potentially renewable for a second year.The stipend is $60,000.

The fellowship is contingent upon the recipient obtaining a

security clearance.The continuation of this program is contin-

gent upon the availability of funds.



The AAAS Defense Policy Program has provided a rich,innovativeand creative dimension to our Advanced Concepts Office that has

significantly helped us move forward on issues associated with

national security, deterrence and threat reduction.

Clifton E. Stine

Chief, Advanced Systems Division

Advanced Systems and Concepts office

Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Role of AAAS Fellows at theDepartment of Defense

Fellows work with staff involved in the planning, developmentand oversight of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) programs.Although not government officials with formal authority oversuch efforts, Fellows have the opportunity to advise and beinvolved in virtually all aspects of this process.

Fellows should not expect to work specifically on technicalissues related to their dissertations or previous post-doctoralappointments, but rather to apply their technical, organization-al, and communication skills to technical and policy issues inDoD. Additionally, Fellows help increase the awareness of DoDand its agencies as a challenging and rewarding career environ-ment for scientists and engineers.

Web site: www.dtic.dla.mil

Office of the Under Secretary of Defensefor Acquisition, Technology and Logistics

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,Technology and Logistics (OUSD/AT&L) oversees all mattersrelating to systems acquisition, research and engineering, eco-nomic security, atomic energy, advanced technology,environmental security, logistics and acquisition reform.Although not a research agency, its mission includes all aspectsof defense systems development, from basic and appliedresearch, to advanced technology development and systemsengineering.

OUSD/AT&L deals with a wide array of technical and policy-oriented issues. Some examples include chemical weaponsdisposal, space missions and policy, environmental remediation,U.S.-Russian environmental collaborations, base closure andredevelopment, ballistic missile defense, cooperative threatreduction, R&D funding, weapons testing, acquisition reform,

program management policy, counter-proliferation, informationtechnology and information warfare.

Web site: www.acq.osd.mil


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Defense Threat Reduction Agency

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency s (DTRA) Advanced

Systems and Concepts Office (ASCO) is seeking creative andinnovative professionals in engineering and science to addressthe national and international socio/political/technical issues of

Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), nuclear/biological/chemical.They are expected to lead investigative teams of spe-cialists and subject-matter experts,coordinate and developstudy efforts, and present those findings to senior officials inthe executive branch or to congressional staff. Foreign travel islikely. Individuals are expected to dedicate one third of theirtime to developing their own personal area of interest compati-ble with the broad mission of the office and to champion newinitiatives that could have a major impact on the nations securi-ty or the broader world stability. The breadth of the study areasis not limited to WMD but can address Weapons of MassEffect (disruptive effects that may have the same psychologicalor economic impact as WMD). Exceptional people seeking a

different and challenging experience are invited to investigatethe future with DTRA-ASCO in the general areas of:

nThreat Anticipation and/or Reduction(including Terrorism)

n Homeland Security

n Force Transformation

n Strategic Deterrence

n Unconventional Options/Alternate Futures

Web sites:www.dtra.mil;www.dtra.mil/about/organization/ab_asco.html

U.S. Army Research OfficeThe mission of the U.S.Army Research Office (ARO) is tomanage the Army extramural basic research program in thephysical and engineering sciences, materials science, atmospher-ic and terrestrial sciences, biology and mathematical sciences inresponse to Army-wide requirements.This research is largelycarried out through grants to universities.The ARO managesthe Armys Small Business Innovation Research program.

ARO sponsors long-range, opportunity-driven research thatleads to pioneering scientific discoveries resulting in revolution-ary advances in Army capabilities. Fellows have an opportunityto assist in shaping the Armys research program of the futureand in managing new initiatives.

Web site: www.aro.army.mil

Missile Defense Agency

The Missile Defense Agencys (MDA) mission is to de velop,

test and prepare for the deployment of a missile defense system.Using complementary interceptors, land, sea, air and space-based sensors, and battle management command and controlsystems, the planned missile defense system will be able toengage all classes and ranges of ballistic missile threats.TheMDAs programmatic strategy is to develop, rigorously test andcontinuously evaluate production, deployment and operationalalternatives for ballistic missile defense. MDA works at theleading edge of critical aspects of technology and national secu-rity, in response to the global expansion of missile technologyand the threat of weapons of mass destruction.

Web site: www.acq.osd.mil/bmdo

Office of Naval Research

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) coordinates, executes,and promotes the science and technology programs of theUnited States Navy and Marine Corps through schools, univer-sities, government laboratories, and nonprofit and for-profitorganizations. It provides technical advice to the Chief of NavalOperations and the Secretary of the Navy and works withindustry to improve technology manufacturing processes.

The Office of Naval Research International Field Office(ONRIFO), as the international agent for ONR, has a missionto encourage international collaboration in priority research anddevelopment (R&D) and science and technology (S&T) issuesin support of Naval Forces.This is done by thinking globallyabout S&T infusion into the Naval Forces through ONRIFOsliaison visits, Visitor Support Program (VSP), ConferenceSupport Program (CSP) and Naval International CooperativeOpportunities in S&T Program (NICOP).These activities pro-vide ONR, the Naval Research Laboratory and the wider NavyS&T communities with a window on global S&T innovation.

Web site: www.onr.navy.mil/


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PROGRAM: AAAS Homeland Security Fellows will spend

one year in the newly-created U.S. Department of Homeland

Security (DHS), beginning in September 2004, working in the

Office of Research and Development (ORD) in the Directorate

for Science and Technology. Fellows will learn about policy

development, implementation,and evaluation, through assign-

ments that: build homeland security programs to defend against

weapons of mass destruction; incorporate the research and

development capability of the national and federal laboratories

into homeland defense;develop counter terrorism measures;

manage operational test and evaluation at secure sites;establish

standards programs; or help develop a Homeland Security

Advanced Research Projects Agency. The program includes an

orientation on congressional and executive branch operations

and a year-long seminar series on issues involving science, tech-

nology and public policy.

PURPOSE:The fellowship program is designed to providethe opportunity to learn through participation how scientific

and technological information is used in federal policy-making,

to demonstrate the value of science-government interaction,

and to bring technical backgrounds and external perspectives to

DHS. ORD uses a multi-disciplinary approach to address

issues of homeland security. Fellows will gain expertise in

national strategy, federal response efforts, and guiding and

contributing to homeland security research and

development programs.


tional competence in some area of science or engineering;have

a good scientific and technical background; have excellent writ-

ten and oral communication skills;have the ability to work inan interdisciplinary setting with policy-makers and other

non-scientific partners; be cognizant of and demonstrate sensi-

tivity toward political and social issues; and, perhaps most

importantly, have a strong interest and some experience in

applying personal knowledge toward the solution of societal

problems.


logical, or social science, any field of engineering, or any

relevant interdisciplinary field. Applicants must have a PhD,

MD, DVM, DrPH, or an equivalent doctoral-level degree by

the application deadline (January 10, 2004). Individuals with a

masters degree in engineering and three years of post-degree

professional experience may apply. Federal employees are not

eligible for the fellowships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

AWARD: In cooperation with DHS, AAAS will select up to

three Homeland Security Fellows for 2004-05.The fellowships

are one-year appointments, potentially renewable for a second

year. Stipends will range from $60,000 to $75,000, consistent

with a candidates education, experience and salary history, with

allowances for health insurance, relocation and professional trav-

el. Placement will be arranged with the assistance of AAAS, and

will reflect the Fellows interests and expertise.The award of a

fellowship is contingent upon the recipient obtaining a security

clearance.



Little can be more exciting in Washington than helping build a new

organization from scratch.It is even more exciting for a scientist or

engineer, when the organization is a technical organization,dealing

with R&D, and the whole life cycle of equipment that must be

invested, tested, deployed and maintained. And when the goal of the

organization is preventing mass casualty attacks on Americans,the

motivation is strong,indeed.

Tony Fainberg

Science and Technology Directorate

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

AAAS Homeland Security Fellows at theDirectorate for Science and Technology

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committedto using cutting edge technologies and scientific talent in ourquest to make America safer. DHSs Science and Technologydirectorate is tasked with researching and organizing the scien-tific, engineering and technological resources of the UnitedStates and leveraging these existing resources into technologicaltools to help protect the homeland. Universities,the privatesector, and the federal laboratories will be important DHSpartners in this endeavor.

Web site: www.dhs.gov

AAAS Homeland Security Fellows


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AAAS/NTI Fellows in Global Security

PROGRAM:The AAAS/NTI Fellowship in Global Security

in 200405 will focus on biological threats. Fellows will spend

one year working to bring public health and medical expertise to

bear on issues relating to biological weapon s ,b i o l o g i cal weaponsnonproliferation, and federal response planning to counter and

prevent bioterrorism efforts. Fellows will choose from a wide

array of possible assignments within legislative and executive

branch agencies.The program includes an orientation on con-

gressional and executive branch operations and a year-longseminar series on issues involving science, technology and pub-

lic policy. The Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) is a private

foundation established in January 2001, by Ted Turner and for-

mer U.S. Senator Sam Nunn.The mission of the organization

is to reduce global threats from nuclear, biological and chemicalweapons.

PURPOSE:The fellowship is designed to facilitate a multi-

faceted, cross-disciplinary approach to the issue of biologicalthreats, by bringing biomedical and public health experts

together with experts from the intelligence, arms control and

law enforcement communities, to shape federal policy. The fel-

lowship will provide a unique public policy learning experience,including policy development, implementation, and evaluation,

for professionals from biomedical and public health backgrounds.

Fellows will gain expertise in national strategy as it applies to

biological weapons, the architecture of federal response efforts,

international arms control agreements and negotiations, andmechanisms of governmental funding for all these efforts.

CRITERIA: All applicants must have an MD, DVM, DrPH,

or a PhD in the biological sciences, public health, or a related

field by the application deadline (January 10, 2004). A prospec-

tive Fellow must demonstrate exceptional competence in an

area of biological science or public health; be able to write clear-ly; be able to articulate scientific concepts for non-scientific

audiences; have the ability to work productively in an interdisci-

plinary setting with policy-makers and others outside the public

health and medical/bioscience communities; have an interest in

applying public health,medical and scientific knowledge tonational security and foreign policy issues;have an appreciation

of political,social and economic issues; and have a strong desire

to reduce the global threat of bioweapon use. International

experience is desirable, but not required. Federal employees are

not eligible for the fellowships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

AWARD: AAAS will select and sponsor at least one Global

Security Fellow for 200405.The fellowships are one-yearappointments.The stipend is $60,000,with allowances for

health insurance, relocation and professional travel. Placement

will be arranged with the assistance of AAAS, and will reflect

the Fellows interests and expertise.



We need to engage all levels of government and a broad set of agen-

cies in our efforts to understand and prepare for the threat of

bio-terrorism.

Former Sen. Sam Nunn (D-GA)

Co-chairman of NTI

Our AAAS Global Security Fellow provided a vital bridge forimproving communications links between U.S.agencies and their

Americas counterparts and organized the first-ever Latin American

conference on bioterrorism and emerging disease threats response.

Jose Vazquez

Director

Office of Naval Research Global - Latin America


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AAAS Risk Policy Fellows in Health, Safety and

the Environment

PROGRAM:The AAAS Risk Policy Fellowship in Health,

Safety and the Environment offers a unique opportunity for

scientists and engineers interested in solving problems at theinterface of science and policy that focus on issues of human

health,safety or the environment. Assignments involve a wide

array of environmental and public health issues, including coun-

terterrorism, food safety concerns, environmental contaminants,

and invasive species. Fellows spend one year, beginning in

September 2004, in assignments at the Department of

Agriculture (USDA),the Food and Drug Administration

(FDA), or the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in

Washington, DC. The program includes an orientation on

relevant executive branch and congressional operations, and a

year-long seminar series on issues relating to science, technolo-

gy and public policy.

Fellows will learn how risk analysis is used as an essential tool

in legislative, regulatory and other policy deliberations of the

federal government while contributing their technical expertise

to the risk analysis process.They will work with policymakers

to solve complex issues relating to the protection and improve-

ment of public health and the environment. Fellows will

observe how risk analysis helps government agencies make

sound, science-based decisions and use resources efficientl y.

PURPOSE:The fellowships are designed to provide an

opportunity to learn first-hand how scientific and technical

information is accessed, organized and used in policy-making

related to risk assessment and risk management; to provide a

unique public policy learning experience; to demonstrate the

value of science, technology, and economics in addressing socie-

tal problems; and to make practical contributions to the moreeffective use of scientific and technical knowledge in the pro-

grams of the U.S. government.

CRITERIA: Prospective Fellows must have a PhD or an


( January 10, 2004). Individuals with a masters degree in engi-

neering and at least three years of post-degree professional

experience also may apply. Candidates must demonstrate excep-

tional competence in some area of science or engineering and

an interest in applying their expertise to the economic and

technical assessment of problems relating to human health or

the environment. Fellows are expected to be critical thinkers

who are articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a variety of

people from differing professional backgrounds.


logical, or social science, any field of engineering, statistics,or

any relevant interdisciplinary field. Individuals with a DVM,

MD, or a PhD in the natural sciences, statistics or economics

are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citi-

zens. Federal employees are not eligible for the fellowships.

AWARD: In cooperation with USDA, FDA and EPA, AAAS

will select approximately five Fellows.The fellowships are one-

year appointments,potentially renewable for a second year. The

stipend is $60,000, with allowances for health insurance, reloca-

tion and professional travel.The continuation of the program is

contingent upon the availability of funds.



Our AAAS Risk Policy Fellow has been a consistent contributor to

our program in biotechnology, especially in the area ofpolicy and

planning. She has an impressive knowledge of cutting-edge science,

but also brings to our program enthusiasm and a much needed freshperspective.This has been extremely useful as we look to the future and

begin formulating new regulations for the next generation of biotech-

nology products.

John Turner

Director, Policy Coordination

Biotechnology Regulatory Services

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

U.S. Department of Agriculture

AAAS Risk Policy Fellows at the U.S.Food and Drug Administration

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a scientific regu-latory agency within the Department of Health and HumanServices, responsible for the safety of the nations domesticallyproduced and imported foods, cosmetics, human and veterinarydrugs, biologics, medical devices and radiological products.Fellows will serve in the Center for Food Safety and AppliedNutrition (CFSAN), one of seven centers in the FDA.CFSANs mission includes a focus on risk assessment to ensurethat balanced scientific conclusions are drawn regarding adversehuman health effects resulting from exposure to foodbornechemical and microbiological hazards.FDA Fellows assign-ments will relate to the application of risk assessment to foodsafety matters regarding anthropogenic, naturally-derived,andmicrobial contaminants in food, and will include assignmentsdealing with the policy implications of risk assessment activi-ties. Fellows may work on issues such as the identification andanalysis of chemical contaminant and microbiological hazards,enhanced surveillance of foodborne disease for improved riskassessment data collection, the development of methodologiessuch as microbial dose-response modeling, and the coordinationof interagency food safety efforts.

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AAAS Risk Policy Fellows at the U.S.

Department of Agriculture

At the U.S.Department of Agriculture (USDA), Fellows willwork either at the Office of Risk Assessment and Cost-BenefitAnalysis (ORACBA), the Food Safety Inspection Service(FSIS),or the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS). Program areas include food safety related to chemicaland microbiological hazards,animal implant health manage-ment, and natural resource and conservation programs. Specificassignments will vary by placement, but generally include workon domestic and international aspects of food safety and foodsecurity; providing guidance and technical assistance through-out the risk analysis process including during the riskassessment, risk communication, economic analysis and regula-tory processes; analyzing proposed USDA regulations; andcoordination of risk assessment work across the Agency as wellas with other agencies.

The Office of Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis iswithin the Office of the Secretary of USDA. ORACBA isresponsible for reviewing and approving major regulations thathave an annual impact of $100 million or more and thatconcern human health, safety or the environment. Fellowsadvise on hazard identification and the probability of occur-rence of unwanted events; engage in development of methodsfor assessing risk; provide scientific expertise in monitoring andevaluation; and support critical analysis for policy review.ORACBA is responsible for ensuring that statutory require-ments are achieved; providing guidance in carrying out riskassessments, as requested by other USDA agencies; and devel-oping a hazard identification baseline.

Web site: www.usda.gov/agency/oce/oracba/index.htm

Within USDAs Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS), RiskPolicy Fellows are placed at the Office of Public Health andScience (OPHS). OPHS provides expert scientific analysis,advice, data and recommendations on the entire spectrum offoodborne diseases in the human population that are linked, orpotentially linked, to food from animals. OPHS coordinates alltraceback and recall activities relating to foodborne illness out-breaks, and provides microbiological, chemical and toxicologicalexpertise for the Agency. Fellows in FSIS will contribute to andlearn about the uses of risk assessment to evaluate cost-effectiverisk mitigation strategies, to support economically sound policydecisions and to allocate resources.

Web site: www.fsis.usda.gov/index.htm

Within USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service(APHIS), Risk Policy Fellows are placed in the BiotechnologyRegulatory Services (BRS) unit. BRS helps APHIS strengthenits leadership in the agriculture biotechnology field and helpsdevelop appropriate regulatory policies to address todaysbiotechnology issues and challenges. Fellows in APHIS focus onrisk assessments, permitting, and the regulation of biotechnology.

Web site: www.aphis.usda.gov

AAAS Risk Policy Fellows at the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency

At the U.S.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Fellowswill be assigned to the National Center for EnvironmentalAssessment (NCEA)*, the assessment unit of EPAs Office ofResearch and Development (ORD). Assignments reflect theFellows interests and background. The emphasis of the fellow-ship is on human health and ecological risk assessment and risk

management policy within EPA. Projects may include assess-ment of risks from industrial chemicals, air poll u t a n ts,pesti c i de s ,and drinking water contaminates; assessment of risks from bio-logical stressors such as genetically modified organisms, invasivespecies and habitat loss;and development of risk assessmentmethods and techniques.

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and to safe-guard the air, water and land upon which life depends. ORDconducts research to help ensure that efforts to reduce environ-mental risks are based on the best available scientificinformation. NCEA conducts risk assessments, carries outresearch to improve the state-of-the-science of risk assessment,and provides guidance and support to risk assessors. NCEAoccupies a critical position in ORD between (1) researchers inother ORD components generating new findings and data and

(2) regulators in EPA program offices and regions who mustmake regulatory, enforcement, and remedial action decisions. Asa result, NCEA plays an important role as a consultant to EPAprograms and regions on the use of science in environmentaldecision making and also influences the direction of environ-mental research.

*Please note that Risk Policy Fellows at EPA will be placedonly in the National Center for Environmental Assessment.Additional AAAS fellowship opportunities at other EPAoffices are available through the Envir onmental FellowsProgram. See page 12 of this booklet for more information.

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AAAS Environmental Fellows

PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year, beginning in

September 2004, at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA) in Washington, DC, working on an array of projects

relating to science, policy and the environment.The program is

coordinated by EPAs National Center for Environmental

Research within the Office of Research and Development.

Fellows at EPA will work in one of several offices throughout

the Agency on projects of mutual interest to the Fellows and

the hosting offices.The program includes an orientation on

congressional and executive branch operations, with special

emphasis on environmental issues, and a year-long seminar

series on topics relating to science, technology and public policy.

PURPOSE: The fellowship program is designed to provide

an opportunity to learn first-hand how scientific and technolog-

ical information is used in environmental policy-making; toprovide a unique public policy learning experience; to demon-

strate the value of science, technology, and economics in

addressing societal problems; and to make practical contribu-

tions to the more effective use of scientific and technical

knowledge in the programs of the U.S. government.

CRITERIA: Prospective Fellows must have a PhD or equiva-

lent doctoral-level degree by the application deadline (January

10, 2004) and must show exceptional competence in some area

of science or engineering related to the environment; have an

excellent scientific or technical background; and have a strong

interest and some experience in applying scientific or other pro-

fessional knowledge toward the identification and assessment of

future environmental problems.

Fellows are expected to be critical thinkers who are articulate,

adaptable and able to work with a variety of people from differ-

ent professional backgrounds. Applications are invited from

individuals in any physical, biological or social science, any field

of engineering or any relevant interdisciplinary field. Individuals

with a masters degree in engineering and at least three years of

post-degree professional experience may apply. Federal employ-

ees are not eligible for the fellowships. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens. Underrepresented minorities and persons with disabili-

ties are encouraged to apply.

AWARD: In cooperation with EPA, AAAS will select approxi-

mately 10 Fellows for 200405.The fellowships are one-year

appointments,potentially renewable for a second year. The

stipend is $60,000, with allowances for health insurance, reloca-

tion and professional travel.The continuation of this program is

contingent upon the availability of funds.

AAAS Fellows at the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency

The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) is to protect human health and to safeguard the naturalenvironmentair, water and landupon which life depends.

EPAs interests and jurisdictions are wide-ranging. Fellows willbe placed in one of the Washington, DC, offices*,and can workon issues such as: ecosystem health; human and environmentalrisk assessment; global environmental hazards; pollution pre-

vention; sustainability; community-based solutions;environmental socioeconomic concerns;hazardous air pollu-tants;pesticides, including biologicals; municipal waste water;drinking water; management and control of hazardous sub-stances; chemical testing and assessment; radiation; andinnovative technologies, such as green technologies. Specificproject descriptions will be listed on the fell owship Web site(www.fellowships.aaas.org) in November.

In the past, Fellows have been placed at the Office of Air andRadiation,the Office of Childrens Health Protection, theOffice of Environmental Policy Innovation, the Office ofResearch and Development, the National Center forEnvironmental Assessment, the National Center forEnvironmental Research, the Office of Science Coordinationand Policy, the Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic

Substances, the Technology Innovation Office, the Office ofSolid Waste and Emergency Response, the Office of Water, theOffice of International Activities,and the EMPACT program.

*Please note that additional AAAS fellowship opportunities forapplicants interested in human and environmental risk assess-ment are available at EPA through the Risk Policy Fellows inHealth, Safety and the Environment Program. See page 10 ofthis booklet for more information.

Web site: www.epa.gov


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AAAS Roger Revelle Fellows in Global Stewardship

PROGRAM: The Revelle Fellow works for one year,

beginning in September 2004, in either the Congress, an

executive branch agency, or a non-governmental agency in the

Washington, DC, policy community on domestic or interna-

tional environmental issues encompassed under the umbrella of

global stewardship. The focus will be on human interaction

with ecosys t e m s ,w h i ch includes but is not limited to, population,

sustainable development, food,oceans, global climate change,

biodiversity and related environmental concerns.The program

includes an orientation on congressional and executive branch

operations and a year-long seminar series on issues involving

science, technology and public policy.

The Roger Revelle Fellowship in Global Stewardship was

established in 1997 in recognition of Roger R.D. Revelle,

who was an internationally respected statesman of science. His

interests were broad, and he excelled across several fields of

study. Trained as a geologic oceanographer, he helped focusscientific attention on the discipline of oceanography, but also

pioneered research in global warming and world hunger. His

career included serving as director of the Scripps Institution of

Oceanography, founding the University of California at San

Diego, serving as director of Harvards Center for Population

Studies and serving as science advisor to the U.S.secretary of

the interior during the Kennedy administration. He was

president of AAAS in 1974; he died in 1991.

PURPOSE: The fellowship is designed to provide a unique

public policy learning experience; to demonstrate the value

of science and technology in addressing important societal

problems; and to make practical contributions to the more

effective use of scientific and technical knowledge ingovernmental decision-making.

CRITERIA: The program seeks Fellows who well-represent

the traits of its namesake , including an exceptional ability to

work across disciplines. Prospective Fellows must demonstrate

exceptional competence in some area of science or engineering

directly related to the focus of this pro g ra m ;h a ve a good sc ien-

tific and technical background; be cognizant of and demonstrate

sensitivity toward political and social issues; and,perhaps

most importantly, have a strong interest and some experience

applying personal knowledge toward the solution of societal

problems. Fellows are expected to be critical thinkers who are

articulate, adaptable and able to work with a variety of people

from outside the scientific and engineering communities.

Applications are invited from candidates in any p hysical,

biological, or social science, any field of engineering, or any

relevant interdisciplinary field. All applicants must have a PhD

or an equivalent doctoral-level degree and at least three years

of post-degree professional experience by the application dead-

line (January 10, 2004). Individuals with a masters degree in

engineering and six years of post-degree professional experience

may apply. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Federal

employees are not eligible for the fellowships.

AWARD: AAAS will select and sponsor one Revelle Fellowfor 200405. The fellowship stipend is $60,000, with allowances

for health insurance, relocation and professional travel.The

fellowship provides the unique opportunity to work in either

the legislative or executive branch,or in non-governmental

organizations within the environmental policy community.

Placement will be arranged with the assistance of AAAS, and

will reflect the Fellows interests and expertise.



Our Roger Revelle Fellow played a major part in shaping the

Administrations programs in climate change research and ocean

observing systems. He also worked on mail security and decontami-

nation issues following the anthrax mail attacks.Being able to apply

his scientific training broadly made him especially valuable.

Cliff Gabriel

Deputy to the Associate Director for Science

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy


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AAAS/NSF Science and Engineering Fellows

PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year at the National Science

Foundation (NSF), beginning in September 2004, learning how

NSF funds science, while providing scientific, engineering, and

educational input on issues relating to NSFs mission to support

fundamental science and engineering research and education.

AAAS/NSF Science and Engineering Fellows will be placed at

offices throughout the Foundation working with staff involved

in the planning, development and oversight of agency pro-

grams.The programs include all fields of fundamental research

including biological,computer and information,mathematical

and physical, social/behavioral/economic, and geosciences as

well as engineering and technology, education, or public, legal

and legislative affairs.

Assignments may involve significant interagency, congressional

or international activity, as well as involvement with the National

Science Board ,N S Fs policy-setting body.The program includes

an orientation on executive branch and congressional opera-tions, as well as a year-long seminar series on issues involving

science, technology and public policy.

PURPOSE:The fellowship program is designed to provide a

unique public policy learning experience and to provide insight

into the decision-making processes of the Foundation. It will

also demonstrate the value of science and engineering in

addressing critical national societal concerns, expose exemplary

scientists and engineers to government service, and provide

fresh technical perspectives and knowledge to NSF programs.

While not government officials with formal authority over such

efforts, Fellows have the opportunity to advise and participate

in many aspects of NSF activities, including exposure to the

Foundations merit review process. Fellows will gain importantinsight into the role of science and engineering in the overall

U.S. policy framework and into how priorities are determined

in these areas.

CRITERIA: All applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent

doctoral-level degree by the application deadline (January 10,

2004). Individuals with a masters degree in engineering and at

least three years of post-degree professional experience also may

apply. Prospective Fellows must demonstrate exceptional com-

petence in some area of science or engineering.They are also

expected to be critical thinkers who are articulate, adaptable,

and adept at working with a variety of people from differing

professional backgrounds, including decision-makers and others

outside of the scientific and engineering community.

Applications are invited from individuals in any physical,

biological, or social science, any field of engineering, or any

relevant interdisciplinary field. All applicants must be U.S.

citizens. Federal employees are not eligible for the fellowship.

AWARD: In cooperation with NSF, AAAS will select approx-

imately four Fellows.The stipend will range from $60,000 to

$75,000,consistent with a candidates education, experience and

salary history, with allowances for health insurance, relocation

and professional travel.The fellowships are one-year appoint-

ments only. Program continuation is contingent upon the

availability of funds.



AAAS Fellows at the National Science

Foundation

The National Science Foundations (NSF) broad mandateauthorizes it to engage in a wide range of activities relating toresearch and education in science, engineering and technology.Fellows will be placed at offices within NSF that have a policycomponent.While the fellowships are primarily a learningexperience, NSF values the technical expertise provided by theFellows.

Fellows may work on programs that foster an interchange ofscientific information; support the development and use of sci-entific methods and technologies; evaluate the status and needsof the various disciplines of science and fields of engineering;collect, interpret and analyze data;analyze federal funding forbasic and applied research; initiate and support activities relat-ing to international cooperation and national security; andrecommend national policies for the promotion of basicresearch and education in the sciences and engineering. In thepast, Fellows have been placed at the Office of the Director, theOffice of Legislative and Public Affairs, the Directorate forEducation and Human Resources, the Directorate for

Geosciences,the Directorate for Engineering, the Office ofPolar Programs and the Directorate for Social, Behavioral andEconomic Sciences.They have been involved in the develop-ment of new funding programs (e.g., Cognitive Neuroscience,Public Understanding of Research); efforts to increase the par-ticipation of women, underrepresented minorities and personswith disabilities in science and technology; and communicationof the Foundations programs, policies and activities toCongress, state and local governments, other federal agencies,the research and education communities, and the general public.

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AAAS/NIH Science Policy Fellows

PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year at the National

Institutes of Health (NIH), beginning in September 2004.

AAAS/NIH Science Policy Fellows will be placed in NIHs

Office of the Director or in one of the Institutes and Centers.

Fellows will learn about the analysis, development, and

implementation of policies that affect the conduct of medical

research.They also will have an opportunity to further develop

an understanding of the processes and mechanisms that NIH

uses to support, manage, and coordinate research, research

training, and communications activities carried out by the

agency. Fellows will interact with staff across NIH, other federa l

agencies, scientific associations, voluntary health agencies, and

other public and private sector organizations.The program

includes an orientation on executive branch and congressional

operations, as well as a year-long seminar series on issues relating

to science and public polic y.

PURPOSE: The fellowships are designed to provide a uniquepublic policy learning experience, to demonstrate the value of

government-university-industry interaction and to bring techni-

cal backgrounds and external perspectives to the policy-making

process at NIH.The program will provide scientists with expo-

sure to policy and planning processes, integration of scientific

and technical knowledge into government policy de velopment,

and experience in interacting with a wide range of individuals

in the public and private sectors.

Fellows will have opportunities to participate in a variety of

NIH science policy and planning activities.The experience will

provide Fellows with insights about the integration of biomed-

ical research in the broad perspective of federal and

international policy development and prioritization of policyand research initiatives within this framework.

CRITERIA: All applicants must have a PhD, MD or an


( January 10, 2004). Prospective Fellows must demonstrate

exceptional competence in a specific area of science;be cog-

nizant of and demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues; and,

perhaps most importantly, have a strong interest and some

experience in applying their professional knowledge toward the

development of health policy. Fellows are expected to be critical

thinkers who are articulate, adaptable, and able to work with a

variety of people with different professional backgrounds.


logical, or behavioral science, medicine, any field of engineeringor any relevant interdisciplinary field. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens. Federal employees are not eligible.

AWARD: In cooperation with NIH,AAAS will select

approximately six Fellows. Stipends will range from $60,000 to

$75,000,consistent with a candidates education, experience and

salary history, with allowances for health insurance, relocation

and professional travel.The fellowships are one-year appoint-

ments, potentially renewable for a second year. Program

continuation is contingent upon the availability of funds.



AAAS Fellows at the National Institutes

of Health

The AAAS/NIH Science Policy Fellowship Program was estab-lished to enhance scientific and technical policy expertise that isneeded at a time of growth in the number and importance ofmedical research policy issues. Depending upon the issues andopportunities addressed by NIH during the period of thefellowship, participants may be involved in some of the followingactivities:

n

Collect and analyze scientific and technical informationpertinent to the preparation of reports and other documentsregarding a broad range of NIH research policy and planningissues;

n Participate in the evaluation of scientific opportunities,funding implications, and impact of federal policies on the

conduct of biomedical research;

n Initiate scholarly activities and coordinate analytic approachesto evaluate and interpret the economic impact and biomedicalimpact on public health and society;

n Participate in activities that consider and advance safeguardsof research on human subjects;

n Coordinate and organize planning and policy activities in

response to congressional actions and recommendations ofexternal advisors and the NIH leadership;

n Promote policies and planning that enhance the interactionsamong public and private research sectors with the goalof fostering collaboration and improved efficiency in thetransfer of scientific knowledge and technologies to benefitthe health of the nation;and

n Advise on the development of policies to advance andpromote the public awareness of, and interest in, biomedicalresearch and health benefits to society.

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PROGRAM: Fellows spend one year, beginning in

September 2004, working in one of several bureaus of the U.S.

Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S.

Department of State (State), the Foreign Agricultural Service

(FAS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), or

Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the National Institutes

of Health (NIH). Individuals will be selected whose scientific

and technical backgrounds can contribute to international

affairs, foreign policy, international development, or advancing

medical research through international cooperation. The program

includes an ori e nt a ti on on intern a ti onal affairs and executive

b ran ch and congressional operations, and a year-l ong seminar

series on issues inv olving science, t e chn ology and public policy.

PURPOSE:The fellowships are designed to provide a

unique, internationally-oriented public policy learning experi-

ence; to demonstrate the value of science and technology in

addressing important societal and foreign policy concerns; andto make practical contributions to the more effective use of sci-

entific and technical knowledge in the foreign affairs and

international development programs of the U.S. government.


tional competence in some area of science or engineering

(multi-disciplinary experience is especially valued); be cognizant

of the ways in which science and technology affect a broad

range of international development and foreign policy issues;

communicate and work effectively with decision-makers and

others outside the scientific and engineering communities;

exhibit a willingness and flexibility to tackle problems in a

number of nonscientific areas; demonstrate sensitivity toward

political, economic and social issues;and have some experience

and/or strong interest in appl ying knowledge to the solution of

problems in the area of foreign affairs, international develop-

ment, or advancing medical research through international

cooperation.


logical, or social science, any field of engineering or any relevant

interdisciplinary field. All applicants must have a PhD or


( January 10, 2004). Individuals with a masters degree in engi-

neering and at least three years of post-degree professional

experience also may apply. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Federal employees are not eligible.

AWARD: In cooperation with the four participating agencies,AAAS will select 15 or more Diplomacy Fellows for 200405.

The fellowships are one-year appointments, potentially renewable

for a second year. Stipends will range from $60,000 to $75,000,

consistent with a candidates education, experience and salary

history, with provision for health insurance and international

travel. The fellowship awards at State, USAID and USDA are

contingent upon the recipient obtaining a security clearance.

The continuation of this program is contingent upon the avail-

ability of funds.



AAAS Diplomacy Fellows at the U.S.

Department of State

AAAS Diplomacy Fellows at the U.S. Department of State willserve in one of the Departments functional or regional bureaus

with responsibility for defining and implementing the foreignpolicies of the United States.Opportunities vary widely across abroad range of subjects and areas, depending on the office in

which the Fellow chooses to work.

Fellows will gain insight into the role of science and technologyin the overall development and execution of U.S. policy, and

will interact with many other agencies of the U.S. governmentas well as representatives of other countries. Fellows may beinvolved in coordinating positions with other U.S. governmentagencies concerning negotiations of multilateral treaties, or may join a team negotiating an international agreement.They mayrespond to queries or suggestions from U.S. embassies abroadand foreign embassies in the U.S., as well as from Congress andthe White House.

Fellows may serve at the office of the Science and TechnologyAdviser to the Secretary of State, which leads a broad effort toincrease S&T capacities in the State Department to deal withthe increasingly technical nature of foreign policy issues. Otherplacements are within the Bureau of Oceans and InternationalEnvironmental and Scientific Affairs; the Bureau ofDemocracy, Human Rights and Labor; the Bureau of

Economic and Business Affairs; one of four bureaus whichreport to the Under Secretary for Arms Control andInternational Security Affairs; or within one or more of the sixregional bureaus of State, which include the Bureau of AfricanAffairs, the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs,theBureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, the Bureau of NearEastern Affairs, the Bureau of South Asian Affairs, and theBureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs.

Web site: www.state.gov

AAAS Diplomacy Fellows at the U.S.

Agency for International Development

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID),with field missions in Africa, Asia,the Near East,EasternEurope, Latin America and the Caribbean, manages U.S.bilat-eral assistance to developing countries. USAID seeks topromote broadly-based sustainable development.

Washington staff, in addition to supporting activities ofUSAID missions, is responsible for the administration of sci-ence and technology efforts of worldwide applicability, for themanagement of specialized regional and multi-regional projects,and for policy and program coordination. Diplomacy Fellows

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will work at technical offices at USAID in Washington, DC.The fellowship involves overseas travel to work for limited peri-ods in the field.

USAID is not a research agency in the sense that staff memberscarry out laboratory research. Typically the technical staff with

whom Fellows work is involved in the planning, review, monitor-ing or evaluation of development assistance programs. Fellowshave an opportunity to advise and be involved in virtually al laspects of this process and should expect to bring their scientifictraining to bear broadly on development issues and activities.

Fellows assignments relate to sustainable development, with anemphasis on economic growth, the environment, populationand health, democratization, humanitarian assistance and edu-cation. Approximately 10 Fellows may be placed at USAID.

Web site: www.usaid.gov

AAAS Diplomacy Fellows at the Foreign

Agricultural Service, U.S. Department ofAgriculture

The Foriegn Agricultural Service (FAS) of the U.S. Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) works to build new markets andimprove the competitiveness of U.S. agriculture in the globalmarketplace through market development programs, interna-tional trade agreements and negotiations,and the collection/analysis of statistics and market information. It administersUSDAs export credit guarantee and food aid programs, andhelps increase income and food availability in developingnations by mobilizing expertise for agriculturally-led economicgrowth. FAS manages technical assistance and training to fostereconomic development and food security in developing nations.It links U.S. and foreign scientists for research collaborationand technology exchanges. It promotes agribusiness develop-ment, including harmonization of transportation and productstandards, and helps to establish partnerships between U.S. andoverseas businesses.

Diplomacy Fellows could work on a broad range of subjects, forexample, managing the development of U.S. policy and positionpapers on food, agriculture, rural development,environmental,natural resource and water issues under consideration by inter-national organizations (e.g., the Food and AgricultureOrganization of the United Nations,the Organization forEconomic Cooperation and Development, or the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture).Tradepolicy development, and efforts to resolve differences with othernations and promote science-based decision making, might alsooffer options for Fellows.

Fellows might lead liaison efforts with the USAID, theDepartment of State, multilateral development banks, U.S.universities, or other U.S., and international organizations, to

facilitate cooperation on international food, science, and tech-nology issues. A rapidly expanding area is biotechnology policyand research collaboration. Fellows might help promote under-standing and cooperation among organizations and countries onthis evolving science. Similarly, the environment,water issues,and sustainable development represent areas with potentialopportunities for Fellows. One Fellow will be placed atFAS/USDA.

Web site: www.fas.usda.gov

AAAS Diplomacy Fellows at the Fogarty

International Center

The Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH) promotes and supports scientific

research internationally to reduce disparities in global health. Toaccomplish this broad objective, FIC works with the U.S. scien-tific community and counterparts abroad, U.S. agencies,including the State Department and other agencies of theDepartment of Health and Human Services, internationalorganizations, and non-governmental groups. FIC fundsresearch and research capacity building programs to advancecritical initiatives on HIV/AIDS, emerging infectious diseases,medical informatics,maternal and child health, environmentalhealth, and other key issues, and supports multi-disciplinaryresearch programs on topics such as the linkage between healthstatus and economic development, and international bioethics.

The Fellow will work with a community of researchers, admin-istrators and policymakers at FIC and NIH,to advance medicalresearch through international cooperation. Placements will bein the Division of International Relations,the Division ofAdvanced Studies and Policy Analysis, the Division ofInternational Training and Research, or the Division ofEpidemiological and Population Studies.The Fellow also willcontribute to program, policy and priority-setting efforts. OneFellow will be placed at FIC.

The AAAS Fellowship at FIC is also known as the Sheldon M.Wolff, M.D., Fellowship on International Health. Dr. Wolffwas a world leader in infectious disease research. He was astrong supporter of research and training collaborations withpartners in developing countries and was among the first to rec-ognize the global impact of HIV/AIDS.

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20042005 Application Requirements for AAAS Science

and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs

Persons applying for more than one fellowship must submit acomplete application for each program. In addition, applicantsmust notify persons supplying letters of reference about therequirements for these letters. Applicants may apply to a maxi-mum of three programs.Basic application requirements includehaving a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree by the appli-cation deadline ( January 10, 2004), in any discipline of science orany field of engineering, and U.S. citizenship. Individuals with amasters degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience may apply. Some programsrequire additional experience. Federal employees are ineligible.

In addition, applications for each of the fellowship programsmust include a set of the following items:

I. A Completed Application Cover Form

(See Page 19 or download the application online at

www.fellowships.aaas.org)

II. A Letter of Intent

The letter must indicate a desire to apply and must provideaddresses and telephone numbers of professional references.The letter should indicate availability for a possible interviewduring March and a possible follow-up placement interviewduring the week of April 18, 2004. Please provide an address,telephone number and e-mail address where the applicant maybe reached from January through April. It should also cite theapplicants AAAS membership ID number, or indicate whetheran application for membership has been submitted. WhileAAAS membership is not required of fellowship applicants, incircumstances where other factors are equal, preference will be

given to candidates who are currently AAAS members.

III. A Full Curriculum Vitae

The candidates CV should provide a complete listing of per-sonal and professional data.

IV. Candidate Statement

Each applicant must submit a statement about his/her qualifica-tions for the fellowship and his/her career goals. The candidateshould shape his/her statement specifically for each program towhich he/she applies.A generic statement may weaken theapplicants opportunities.This statement should not exceed1,000 words in length and cover the following points:

1. Why the fellowship is desired;2. How the candidate is qualified;

3. What issues interest the candidate;

4. What role the candidate envisions as a Fellow; and

5. How the candidate hopes the fellowship will affect his/hercareer goals.

V. A Certification of Accuracy, Certification ofCitizenship and Conflict of Interest Statement(Page 20)

All applications must be sent by a mailing service that willguarantee delivery to AAAS by January 10,2004.

Send to:

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs1200 New York Avenue, NW, 8th FloorWashington, DC 20005

AAAS will provide e-mail confirmation of application status byJanuary 30,2004. Applicants who have not been notified bythen should call the fellowship staff at 202/326-6700.

Information about Letters of Reference

Candidates must request letters of reference from three personswho can discuss professional competence, and other personal orprofessional qualities or interests that make the applicant espe-cially qualified to serve as a Fellow. The candidate is responsiblefor contacting the references and providing them with theguidelines listed below. Letters of reference are considered con-fidential, and must be mailed directly to AAAS by January 10,2004.Each individual listed as a reference may send one letter, evenif the applicant applies to more than one AAAS fellowship program.

Letters should be addressed as follows:

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs1200 New York Avenue, NW, 8th Floor

Washington, DC 20005Attn: Selection Committee

Each letter of reference should speak to the following points:

1.The references relationship to the candidate;

2.The technical accomplishments and relative standing ofthe candidate among his/her peers;

3.The candidates ability to communicate, both orally and inwriting, and to interact productively with individuals andgroups;

4.The candidates maturity and judgment;

5.The candidates professional future, including possibleimpacts the fellowship may have; and

6.The candidates interest and experience in applying his/her

expertise to the resolution of societal issues, as relevant tothe specific program to which he/she has applied.

AAAS must receive letters of reference by January 10,2004.

Send to:

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Programs1200 New York Avenue, NW, 8th Floor

Washington, DC 20005


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20042005 AAAS Science and Technology Policy

Fellowship Programs Application Cover Form

(Please type or print clearly)

* Note: Applicants may apply to a maximum of three AAAS Fellowship Programs. However, each program is distinct from the others, requir-

ing a unique combination of education, experience and skills. One Applicant Cover Form must accompany each program application. This

form may be photocopied.

NAME: _______________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Initial Last

CURRENT EMPLOYER

WORK ADDRESS________________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE________________________FAX _______________ E-MAIL ________________________________________

HOME ADDRESS ________________________________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE ____________________________________________________________________________________________

How did you learn of this fellowship program (check all that apply):

tAd in Science tAAAS Poster/Flyer t Colleague t Electronic (AAAS Web site or other)

t Other: ________________________________________________________________________________________________

EDUCATION SUMMARY (Degree, Month and Year Awarded, Major, Institution, City, State)

1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

THREE PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (Name, Institution or Organization)

1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

tAAAS Congressional Fellows Program

tAAAS Defense Policy Fellows Program

tAAAS Homeland Security Fellows Program

tAAAS/NTI Fellows in Global Security Program

tAAAS Risk Policy Fellows in Health, Safety and the

Environment Program

tAAAS Environmental Fellows Program

tAAAS Roger Revelle Fellows in Global Stewardship

Program

tAAAS/NSF Science and Engineering Fellows

Program

tAAAS/NIH Science Policy Fellows Program

tAAAS Diplomacy Fellows Program

PROGRAM TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING (Indicate only one program per cover sheet*)


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_________________________________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Initial Last

Certification of Citizenship

I am a citizen of the United States of America. t Yes t No

I hold a passport from another country. t Yes t No

Conflict-of-Interest Statement

Are you engaged in any activity or do you have any financial interest that might bias or appear to bias yourwork as a Fellow? t Yes t No

If you answered yes, please explain.

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Certification of Accuracy

I hereby certify that the information contained in my application materials for the 200405 AAAS Science and

Technology Policy Fellowships is complete and accurate.

_________________________________________________________

(Signature of applicant)

_________________________________________________________

(Name, please type or print)

_________________________________________________________

(Date)

This form may be photocopied. One form must accompany each application.

Certifications


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American Association for the Advancement of Science(AAAS)www.fellowships.aaas.org

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)www.aacp.org/site/tertiary.asp?TRACKID=&VID=2&CID=768&DID=5406

American Chemical Society (ACS)www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=gov-ernment\fellowship.html

American Dental Association (ADA)www.ada.org

American Geological Institute (AGI)www.agiweb.org/gap/csf/

American Geophysical Union (AGU)www.agu.org/sci_soc/policy/sci_pol.html

American Institute of Physics (AIP)www.aip.org/pubinfo/;www.aip.org/mgr/sdf.html

American Meteorological Society (AMS)www.ametsoc.org/atmospolicy/congressionalfellow.html

American Nuclear Society (ANS)www2.ans

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