American Association for the Advancement of Science-Congressional Fellowships 

The fellowships are designed to provide a unique public policy learning
experience; to demonstrate the value of science-government interaction;
and to make practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific
and technical knowledge in government.

Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowships: The program is designed
    to place Fellows on Capitol Hill. The Fellows spend one year working
    as special assistants in legislative areas requiring scientific and
    technical input on the staffs of Members of Congress or congressional
    committees. All prospective Fellows must demonstrate exceptional
    competence in some areas of science or engineering; have good
    scientific and technical background; be cognizant of many matters in
    nonscientific areas and have some experience in applying personal 
    knowledge toward the solution of societal problems.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral level
    degree at the time of application (January 1998). Applicants with a
    master's degree in engineering and at least three years post-degree
    experience may also apply. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
    Federal employees are not eligible for the fellowships.

Period: The 1998-99 fellowship year begins in September 1998. The program
    includes an orientation on congressional and executive branch operations
    and foriegn affairs and a yearlong seminar program on issues involving 
    science, technology, and public policy.

Stipend: The annual stipend is approximately $43,000.

Deadline: All applications must be Postmarked by January 15, 1998.

Contact: AAAS Fellowship Programs
         1200 New York Avenue, NW
         Washington, D.C. 20005
         Tel. (202) 326-6600
	 Fax: (202) 289-4950
         Web: Http://www.aaas.org/spp/dspp/stg/cover.htm


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