Become a Fellow: Security
Clearance
Depending upon the agencies that you are interested
in, your fellowship may be contingent upon obtaining
a security clearance. AAAS Fellowships staff are available
to offer guidance on the clearance process but are not
involved in processing or approving clearances. Fellows
are responsible for providing and submitting required
information and for following up with appropriate parties
to ensure that a security clearance is obtained if necessary.
Security Clearance investigations can be delayed:
- If an individual does not provide accurate information
or does not answer all of the questions on the security
questionnaire, the investigative process cannot be
initiated.
- Based upon the type of investigation conducted and/or
the level of security clearance needed (e.g. TOP SECRET
vs. SECRET).
- Because an individual has a more complex background
than others and more time is required to conduct a
complete investigation.
- Because the workload of the investigating agency
is such that investigators cannot work at their ordinary
levels of efficiency and timeliness.
Once a case is opened, the investigation could take
longer if the individual has:
- Lived or worked in several geographic locations
or overseas.
- Traveled extensively outside of the United States.
- Relatives that live or have lived outside of the
United States.
- Background information that is difficult to obtain
or involves issues that require an expansion of your
case. An example would be discovering that an individual
has not been forthcoming in reporting a history of
prior drug usage, criminal record, credit issues,
bankruptcy, etc.
For more information, access the SF86 form at: www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF86C.pdf
For immediate inquiries regarding the procedure, please
contact the AAAS Fellowship staff at:
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