FASS Congressional Science Fellowship

The purpose of the Fellowship is to make practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical knowledge in government, to demonstrate the value of science-government interaction and to provide a unique learning experience for the recipient. A Ph.D. degree in an area of animal sciences is required. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Proof of applicants legal right to work in the United States may be requested prior to begin hired.The fellow selected will spend one year working as a special legislative assistant on the staff of a member of Congress or of a Congressional committee, advising on a wide range of scientific issues as they pertain to public policy. The program includes an orientation on congressional and executive branch operations and a year-long seminar program on issues involving science and public policy.