AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

About the Fellowships: Sponsoring Societies

Society Name:

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Contact Information:

Heather Garvey
American Society for Microbiology
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-942-9209
Fax: 202-942-9335
E-mail: publicaffairs@asmusa.org
Website: www.asm.org/Policy/index.asp?bid=12331

Application/Candidate/Citizenship Requirements:

Prospective Fellows must be citizens of the United States, be members of ASM for at least one year and must have completed their PhD by the time the fellowship begins in September. Candidates are expected to show competence in some aspect of microbiology, have a broad background in science and technology, and have interest and some experience in applying scientific knowledge toward the solution of social problems. Candidates are expected to be articulate, literate, adaptable, interested in work on a range of public policy problems, and able to work with a variety of people from diverse professional backgrounds.

Number of Fellows Selected:

One

Type(s) of Fellowship Offered:

Congressional

Year Fellowship was Established:

1977

How to apply:

Application requirements are listed at: www.asm.org/Policy/index.asp?bid=12335

Deadline: 17 February