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 Become
a Fellow: Evaluation Criteria & Scoring Guidelines
Candidates are evaluated and scored based on the five
categories outlined below. Scientific/Technical Background
and Professional Accomplishment are weighted more heavily
than the other four categories, as first and foremost
the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
are professional development opportunities for highly-qualified
scientists and engineers.
However, that alone is not sufficient for success as
a Fellow. We also seek individuals who have a combination
of leadership attributes, problem-solving and communication
skills, who demonstrate commitment to this professional
development opportunity and the fellowship objectives,
and whose experiences and interests fit with the focus
of the specific fellowship area.
The five criteria categories are:
Scientific/Technical Background
& Professional Accomplishment (1- 40 points)
- Solid scientific/technical education and experience
in area of expertise, appropriate to career stage
- Employment in relevant academic, applied scientific/technical,
research, administration, outreach or policy positions
appropriate to career stage and field
- Record of publications and/or presentations appropriate
to career stage, field, and institutional setting
- Record of grants and/or participation in research
projects or other scientific/technical initiatives
appropriate to career stage, field, and institutional
setting
Leadership & Potential
(1 - 15 points)
- Prior leadership roles relevant to career stage
(graduate student governance or faculty committees;
advisory or editorial committees; active in professional
societies, non-profit, or community initiatives; other)
- Skill/potential to organize, build consensus, lead
projects and people toward positive outcomes
- Confidence, maturity, and self-direction with the
capacity, initiative and flexibility to work well
independently as well as in groups
- Ability to identify personal strengths and areas
for growth and development
- Potential to take initiative to make the fellowship
a rich and positive experience, to disseminate the
skills learned through the fellowship, and take advantage
of networks developed
Problem-Solving Abilities
(1 - 15 points)
- Evidence of creative thinking and analytical skill
- Ability to translate theoretical concepts into practice
- Awareness of connections between science/technology
and broader economic, social, political issues
- Record of, or communication of interest in, interdisciplinary
and cross-sector initiatives
Communication, Interpersonal
& Outreach Skills (1 - 15 points)
- Excellent communication skills: articulate, cohesive,
concise, rational flow of information, and clear in
both context and detail
- Ability to convey scientific knowledge in broader,
non-scientific contexts
- Capacity to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
outside scientific/engineering communities
Commitment to AAAS
Fellowship Objectives & Opportunities (1 -
15 points)
- Strong interest in applying his/her knowledge toward
the solution of problems in areas in which the fellowship
would be served
- Clarity of objectives for applying to the fellowship,
and how he/she imagines using the fellowship experience
in the future
- Willingness and flexibility to tackle issues beyond
area of expertise, openness and capacity to expand
experience in the policy realm, and to interact with
policymakers and regulators
- Realistic expectations, open-minded and adaptable
to fellowship opportunities as well as working through
challenges
- Demonstrates/communicates commitment to apply scientific/technical
expertise to serve society
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