American Mathematical Society, Office of Government Relations
Fellowship ID:
AMSG-CONGFELLOW [#23037]
Fellowship Title:
AMS Congressional Fellowship
Fellowship Type:
Fellowship or award
Fellowship Location:
Washington, District of Columbia 20515, United States of America
Subject Area:
Congressional Fellowship
Appl Deadline:
2024/02/01 11:59PM
** finished (2023/09/18, finished 2024/06/03, listed until 2024/02/01)
** finished (2023/09/18, finished 2024/06/03, listed until 2024/02/01)Fellowship Description:
*** this fellowship has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Fellowship Description
The American Mathematical Society (AMS) will sponsor a Congressional Fellow from September 2024 through August 2025. The Fellow will spend the year working on the staff of either a member of Congress or a congressional committee, working in legislative and policy areas requiring scientific and technical input. The Fellow brings his/her/their technical background and external perspective to the decision-making process in Congress. Prospective Fellows must be cognizant of and demonstrate sensitivity toward political and social issues and have a strong interest in applying personal knowledge toward solutions to societal problems. Now in its 19th year, the AMS Congressional Fellowship provides a unique public policy learning experience, and demonstrates the value of science-government interaction. The program includes an orientation on congressional and executive branch operations, and a year-long seminar series on issues involving science, technology, and public policy. Eligibility: The eligibility rules are as follows: • Applications are invited from individuals in the mathematical sciences. • Applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree by the application deadline (February 1, 2024). • Applicants must be U.S. citizens. • Federal employees are not eligible. Stipend amount: The stipend for the fellowship period (September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025) will be $100,479, with additional allowances for relocation and professional travel, as well as a contribution toward health insurance. Applicants must submit a statement expressing interest and qualifications for the AMS Congressional Fellowship as well as a current curriculum vitae. Candidates must also have three letters of recommendation sent to the AMS by the February 1, 2024 deadline. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 11:59 P.M. EST ON FEBRUARY 1, 2024.Application Materials Required:
- Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site )
- And anything else requested in the fellowship description.
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