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AMS/UCAR Congressional Science Fellows 2000 -2008

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Learn more about the Congressional Science Fellowship

Are you fascinated by what goes on in Washington, D.C.?

Are you content with how Congress and the President make science policy?

Would you like to become involved
- to make a difference?

For those scientists who would like to contribute to public policy by working on Capitol Hill, the AMS/UCAR Congressional Science Fellowship allows you to spend a year working for a Member of Congress or a congressional committee.

THE PROGRAM: The AMS/UCAR Congressional Science Fellowship program will permit you to spend a full year in the U.S. Congress working on science policy issues. The Fellowship term is from September 1, 2009 to August 31, 2010. Each fellow is free to choose from a wide variety of positions within Congress. He or she will spend the year on Capitol Hill with over 30 fellows from other professional societies. A stipend of $50,000 is provided and up to $10,000 for moving, travel, and other expenses. Click here to see more details on the role of a Congressional Science Fellow.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in the atmospheric or related sciences, be a member of AMS (or applying), be a U.S. citizen, and be comfortable working with people from a diverse professional backgrounds and under demanding deadlines. Federal employees are not eligible. Click here to see other eligibility details.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications are due to the AMS by FEBRUARY 1, 2009. Click here to see application details contact Dr. Paul Higgins , (202) 737-9006, Ext. 433 for additional questions.

AMS AND UCAR: The fellowship is supported jointly by the AMS and University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). Click here to see more information about the AMS and UCAR .