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Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowships
Offered by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine
Key Details
Deadline Friday, 1 December 2017
Award Amount $55 000
Host Country United States
Years Since PhD Hold an eligible degree, including MA/MS, MPH/MSPH, PhD, ScD, EngD, MD, DrPH, and DVM. Eligible degrees must be completed by August 15, 2018, and conferred by December 31, 2018. Come from an
Funding Purpose
Additional Information
Comments Science Policy Fellowships will contribute to leadership development and capacity building by providing recipients with a valuable educational experience at the science-policy interface. Fellows will spend one year on the staff of a state environmental, natural resources, oil and gas, or public health agency; or regional offices of relevant federal agencies in the Gulf region. Fellows will participate in and contribute to the state or federal policy-making process. Depending on placement, duties are likely to include performing background research, analyzing and synthesizing scientific information to support host office activities, writing policy memos, and meeting with stakeholders. Up to ten Fellows will be chosen in 2016. Fellows who have completed an MA, MS, or MPH degree or who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program will receive an annual stipend of $45,000. Fellows who have completed a PhD, ScD, MD, or DVM will receive an annual stipend of $55,000. Stipends will be paid directly to the fellow in monthly disbursements. Fellowship benefits will also include support for professional development activities and professional travel.
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