AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

About the Fellowships: Sponsoring Societies

Society Name:

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Contact Information:

Mark Lutschaunig
Director, AVMA Governmental Relations Division
American Veterinary Medical Association
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1642
Phone: 202-289-3205
E-mail: MLutschaunig@avma.org or fellowship@avma.org
Website

Application/Candidate/Citizenship Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate special competence in an area of veterinary medicine; possess a broad professional background; exhibit an interest in applying scientific knowledge to solve societal/public policy programs; be an AVMA member and a U.S. citizen; be able to show evidence of involvement in local, specialty, allied, or state veterinary medical associations; and be able to adeptly analyze, identify, and easily explain core scientific issues to a variety of audiences.

Number of Fellows Selected:

Between one and three

Type(s) of Fellowship Offered:

Both Congressional and Executive Branch

Year Fellowship was Established:

1988

How to apply:

Please send a letter of intent, a curriculum vitae, two letters of reference from professional colleagues, a letter of support from the applicant's local, state, specialty or allied veterinary medical association, and a personal statement (not to exceed 750 words) describing the applicant's qualifications, commitment to veterinary medicine, and why the fellowship is desired

Deadline: 12 January