The Fellowships aim to:• Educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies

of federal policymaking

• Provide scientific and technical knowledge to support development of well-informed policies

• Foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers

• Empower scientists and engineers to engage in policy-relevant research and other activities that addresses challenges facing society

• Increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm

Create more policy-savvy scientists

1973-74 Congressional Fellows – the first class

1987-88 AAAS Fellows

2006-2007 AAAS Fellows

Qualifications:• Hold a doctoral-level degree

(PhD, MD, DVM, DSc, PharmD) in a behavioral/social, biological, health/medical, or physical science or any relevant interdisciplinary field

» All degree requirements must be completed by 15 December 2009

» Individuals with a master’s degree in engineering & three years of post-degree professional experience also may apply

Penny Burgoon, 2004-06 HEHS Fellow at the National Institutes of Health

Qualifications continued:• Have solid scientific and technical credentials and

the endorsement of three references

• Show a commitment to applying scientific or technical expertise to serve society

• Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, especially to non-scientific audiences

• Demonstrate problem-solving ability, initiative, leadership qualities, and flexibility

• Hold U.S. citizenship

2008-2009 Stats

• 163 Year-long Fellows — The largest class in AAAS Fellowships

history!

• 130 Executive Branch Fellows

• 33 Congressional Fellows » 2 sponsored by AAAS» 31 sponsored by partner

scientific societies

• 119 First-year Fellows

• 44 Second-year Fellows

• 7 Short-term extensions of 1-6 months

Christina Kakoyannis, 2005-07 EEANR Fellow at EPA

2008-09 Fellows’ Scientific Disciplines (n=171)

Age Range of All 2008-09 Fellows (n=171)

Gender Breakdown of All 2008-09 Fellows (n=171)

Kwabena Yiadom, 2004-05 NDGS Fellow at the U.S. Department of Defense

Shirlee Tan, 2001-03 EEANR Fellow at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Fellowship Areas

Congressional

2 placements (via AAAS)

Anticipated placement opportunities: » Offices of members of Congress and congressional committees

NOTE: Additional congressional placements are available through approximately 30 scientific society partners

Fellowship Areas

Diplomacy, Security & Development

25-40 placements

Anticipated placement opportunities: » Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture » U.S. Agency for International Development » U.S. Department of State» Fogarty International Center of the National Institutes of Health» U.S. Department of Defense » U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Fellowship Areas

Health, Education, & Human Services

25-40 placements

Anticipated placement opportunities:

» USDA Food Safety Inspection Service » U.S. Department of Health & Human Services» National Institutes of Health» National Science Foundation » U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Fellowship Areas

Energy, Environment & Agriculture

25-40 placements

Anticipated placement opportunities:

» U.S. Department of Agriculture » U.S. Forest Service » U.S. Department of Energy» U.S. Environmental Protection Agency » National Science Foundation» National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration » U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Institute for Water Resources

• Online Applications Due: December 15, 2009

• Notification of Eligibility: Late December 2009

• Notification of Interview: February 2010

• Interviews: Early March 2010

• Notification of Finalists: Mid-March 2010

• Finalist Placement Week: April 2010

• Placement Offers: May – June 2010

• Fellowships Begin: September 1, 2010

• Fellowships End: August 31, 2011

Candidate Data:

• Areas of scientific specialty(key words)

• Areas of policy interest

• Brief bio (200 words max)

Candidate Statement:

• Reasons for applying for a AAAS Fellowship

• Summary of background & expertise

• Areas of Interest

• Career Goals

• 1,000 words max

Curriculum Vitae:

• Education, expertise, achievements, honors & publications

• 2,000 words max

Extracurricular activities:

• Brief examples of activities beyond the lab or classroom

• 500 words max

References:

• Three recommendation letters are required

Application Materials

2009-10 SELECTION SUMMARY

380 applicants / 632 applications for five fellowship areas

Initial review for primary requirements

Two initial rounds of evaluation: 1st scoring and 2nd scoring

10 Selection Committees

226 interviews scheduled (including alternates)

136 finalists (24 dual finalists)

2009-10 SELECTION STATISTICS

PROGRAM ELIGIBLE APPS INTERVIEWS FINALISTS

Congressional 145 10 1

Diplomacy 138 51 32

EEANR 145 73 65

HEHS 171 71 49

NDGS 33 21 13

Fellowship Placement Process

1. Offices submit ranked list of finalists

2. Finalists submit ranked list of preferred offices

3. AAAS staff communicate placement offers to finalists

4. AAAS staff contact offices once match has been made

5. AAAS sends finalist an official offer letter

6. Finalists accept fellowship placement offer

7. AAAS initiates procedures for background checks or security clearances (if necessary)

Fellowship Support

STIPEND/SALARY: $73,000 – 95,000 depending upon experience or previous salary

HIRING SYSTEM: PAYMENT & SUPPORT & AGENCIES: REPORTING: BENEFITS:

Stipend via AAAS 1 monthly payment Relocation ($4,000 max) EPA, FBI, HHS, IRS Form 1099-MISC Travel/Training ($4,000) ACE, NOAA, NSF,w/stipend, relocation, Health insurance USDA (other than and health insurance reimbursement FAS), FDA , DHS,reported in box 7 Metro SmartCard USAID, DOE, Congress

(EPA, NIH, and USAID)

Direct hired Bi-weekly paycheck Accrue vacation and USDA/FAS, DOD,IRS Form W-2 sick time. Receive mass State Department,

w/deductions transit and other benefits NIH(S/LT disability, pension)same as FT employees

Inter-Personnel Payment via Fellows’ current Most other than Agreement current employer

employee benefits DoD and Statemaintained; AAAS or maintained Departmenthost agency pays stipend directly toemployer

Year-long Professional Development Program:• Orientation: September 1-15, 2010

• Skill Building Workshops

• Career Enhancement Sessions

• Evening Seminars & Panel Discussions

• AAAS Forum on Science & Technology Policy

• Year-end retreat

Ansalan Stewart, 2001-02 HEHS Fellow at NIH

“What might I do after a AAAS Fellowship?”

Remain in public policy: 50-60%» Renew their fellowship» Get hired by their agency or office» Work for another federal agency» Work for a professional society, think tank

Return to work in the same sector: 20-25%» Return to previous position (sabbatical)» Obtain new position in the same field/sector

Do something completely different: 20-25%

» Move into a position in a new sector » Start a new academic degree program

Online Applications Due: 12/15/2009

Apply at http://fellowships.aaas.org