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AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

About the Fellowships: Sponsoring Societies

Society Name:

Materials Research Society (MRS)

Contact Information:

Gail Oare
Materials Research Society
506 Keystone Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086
Phone: 724-779-3004 ext. 501
Fax: 724-779-8313
E-mail: oare@mrs.org
Website: www.mrs.org/pa/fellowship/

Application/Candidate/Citizenship Requirements:

Demonstrated record of success in research scholarship, in a field relevant to materials and/or optical science and technology. Demonstrated sensitivity toward policy issues and strong interest in applying scientific and technical knowledge to US public policy issues. Expected to be a member of OSA or MRS (or an applicant for membership) and have a doctorate.

Number of Fellows Selected:

One

Type(s) of Fellowship Offered:

Congressional

Year Fellowship was Established/Number of Alumni:

1995/10

How to apply:

Send the following materials to:
Colleen Morrison
OSA (MRS/OSA Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow Program)
2010 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036-1023

  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 application believes he/she can make as an MRS/OSA 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: 14 January