Christine Mirzayan Graduate Fellowship Program
The National Academies
Washington, DC
Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org
Deadline:
Fall – 1 May 2009
Winter – 1 November 2009
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program of the National Academies is designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medical, veterinary, business, public policy, and law students in the analytical process that informs the creation of national policy-making with a science/technology element. As a result, students develop basic skills essential to working in the world of science policy.
Time frame: For the year 2009, the fellowship program will comprise two, 12-week sessions. There will be no summer session in 2009.
* Winter: January 12 through April 3 (12 weeks).
* Fall: September 9 through November 25 (12 weeks).
WHO MAY APPLY
Applications for the fellowships are invited from graduate students through post-doctoral scholars in any physical, biological, or social science field or any field of engineering, medicine/health, or veterinary medicine as well as business, law, education, and other graduate and professional programs.
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars and those who have completed graduate studies or postdoctoral research within the last 5 years are eligible to apply.
The program is open to all US and non-US citizens who meet the criteria. However, you must be currently enrolled in a US university and have proof of holding a valid J-1 or F-1 status. We cannot sponsor a visa on your behalf. If you are accepted into the program, copies of your immigration documents will be required immediately.
• F-1 students may participate using curricular practical training (CPT) or optional practical training (OPT). They must provide an I-20 form, showing approval by the Designated School Official (DSO) for CPT or OPT, and permission to come to Washington, DC, for the time period required to participate in this program, and that you are allowed to receive the stipend. A copy of your Employment Authorization Card (EAD) is required if you are using OPT.
• J-1 students must provide a DS-2019 from showing authorization for academic training by the university’s J-1 Responsible Officer (RO).
REQUIREMENTS
1. Application form
2. Reference Form
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Fall – 1 May 2009
Winter – 1 November 2009
CONTACT INFORMATION
Send an e-mail to policyfellows@nas.edu (preferred), fax to (202) 334-1667, call (202) 334-2455, or write to the address below.
The National Academies Christine Mirzayan
Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
500 5th Street, NW, Room 508
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: 202-334-2455
Fax: 202-334-1667
