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
- 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.
- 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.
- three letters of reference, specifically addressing
the applicant's ability to work on Capitol Hill
as a special legislative assistant.
Deadline: 14 January

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