About the Fellowships: Sponsoring
Societies
Society Name:
American Physical Society (APS)
Contact Information:
Jacquelyn Beamon-Kiene
Program Administrator
One Physics Ellipse
College Park, MD 20740
Phone: 301-209-3269
Fax: 301-209-0865
E-mail: beamon@aps.org
Website: http://www.aps.org/policy/fellowships/congressional.cfm
Application/Candidate/Citizenship Requirements:
Qualifications include a PhD in physics or a closely
related field, a strong interest in science and
technology policy, and, preferably, some experience
in applying scientific knowledge toward the solution
of societal problems. U.S. citizenship and membership
in APS is required to receive an APS fellowship.
The fellowship programs seek candidates with outstanding
qualifications. In exceptional cases, the PhD requirement
may be waived for applicants with compensating experience.
Number of Fellows Selected:
Typically one
Type(s) of Fellowship Offered:
Congressional
Year Fellowship was Established/Number of Alumni:
1973/58
How to apply:
Candidates should submit the materials requested
below.
COVER SHEET, indicating:
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name, address, phone, email;
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names of references;
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U.S. citizenship;
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PhD status;
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society membership(s); and
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please indicate where you learned about the fellowship
programs.
LETTER OF INTENT, providing information regarding:
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reason for applying;
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scientific training and professional background;
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public policy interest and experience; and
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qualities and experience that would make the
applicant effective in this position.
 Deadline: 15 January
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