AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

About the Fellowships: Sponsoring Societies

Society Name:

The American Ceramic Society (ACerS)

Contact Information:

Scott Steen
Executive Director
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
600 N. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082
Tel: 614-794-5855
Fax: 614-794-5856
E-mail: ssteen@ceramics.org
Web site: http://www.ceramics.org/

Application/Candidate/Citizenship Requirements:

This fellowship is not available for the 2010-2011 cycle, please check back for future updates.

A prospective Fellow must demonstrate a record of success in research or scholarship, in a field relevant to materials science and technology. The Fellow must also demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues and have a strong interest in applying scientific and technical knowledge to U.S. public policy issues. The Fellow must be able to work quickly and communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics, and be able to work cooperatively with individuals having diverse viewpoints. An applicant is expected to be a Member of ACerS, TMS, or MRS (or an applicant for membership) and have a doctorate, or a masters degree with at least three years professional experience.

Number of Fellows Selected:

One Congressional

Type(s) of Fellowship Offered:

Congressional

Year Fellowship was Established:

2008

How to apply:

Send the following materials to:

Scott Steen
Executive Director
The American Ceramic Society (ACerS)
600 N. Cleveland Avenue, Suite 210
Westerville, OH 43082
P: 614-794-5855
F: 614-794-5856
E: ssteen@ceramics.org

1. Detailed vita providing information about educational background, professional employment and activities, professional publications and presentations, public policy and legislative experience, and committee/advisory group appointments.
2. Statement of 1,000 words addressing the applicant's interest in the fellowship, career goals, contributions the applicant believes he/she can make as a Materials Societies Fellow to the legislative process and what the applicant wants to learn from the experience.
3. Three letters of reference, specifically addressing the applicant's ability to work on Capitol Hill as a special legislative assistant.

 

 

Deadline: 8 January