The American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) and the Southeastern Universities Research Association (SURA) are jointly offering a paid Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Accepting, and Accessible (IDEA2) Public Policy Fellowship in the spring-summer of 2025 for current and recent graduate students in the life sciences or a closely related field. This unique training opportunity provides young scientists with valuable first-hand experience in science policy. The Fellow will have the opportunity to work on a range of science policy projects that could include planning a Capitol Hill science policy briefing, preparing science policy documents, conducting research on science and science education policy initiatives, and attending Congressional and executive branch meetings.
ELIGIBILTY
Applicant must be a current graduate (M.S. or Ph.D.) student or within two years of completing a graduate degree in the life sciences or a closely related field, who has a strong interest in science policy.
FORMAT AND DURATION
The Fellow will have the option to choose between a 10-week remote or a month-long in-person engagement in the spring-summer of 2025.
STIPEND
The Fellow will receive a minimum stipend of $3,000, with additional support available for in-person participation. Travel expenses will also be covered.
DEADLINE: Applications are due no later than 05:00 PM Eastern Time on Friday, January 24, 2025.
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