University of Albany--Fellowship on Women and Public Policy Program

The Fellowship on Women and Public Policy is a unique opportunity
for graduate students who want to help improve the status of women.
The program was created to address the under representation of women
in the public policy process. It places talented graduate students
in policy-making offices to enhance New York State's capacity to be
more sensitive to the needs of women, children, and families.

Fellowship Activities: Fellows are assigned as staff to a legislator,
    nonprofit organization, or a state agency for 30 hours each week.
    For approximately 15 hours per month, Fellows work in one of the
    Center programs on special collaborative projects. These could
    include research, organizing public policy forums, contributing to
    the leadership development of young women in high school, or other
    Center programs. Lastly, Fellows are required to complete three
    seminars (12 credits) designed to complement their placements while
    providing a comprehensive perspective on policy making and its
    impact on women and families.

Eligibility: The fellowship is open to female graduate students from 
    all academic disciplines who are matriculated in colleges and 
    universities in New York State. Applicants must have completed 12
    hours of graduate work by May 1998, with a degree completion scheduled
    for May 1999 or after and have demonstrated an interest in improving
    status of women through their studies, research, paid employment
    or voluntary activities.

Period: January 1999 - July 1999.

Award: A stipend of $9,000 and a tuition waiver for 12 graduate
    credits of academic course work at the Graduate School of Public
    Affairs at SUNY Albany..

Deadline: The 1999 application deadline is May 15, 1998.

Contact: Dorothy Hogan, Fellowship Program
 	  Coordinator
	 Center for Women in Government
	 University at Albany
	 Draper Hall, Room 302
	 135 Western Avenue
	 Albany, New York 12222
	 Tel. (518) 442-3383
	 Fax  (518) 442-3877


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