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Research!America Science Policy Intern or Fellow Position

The deadline to submit applications for summer 2010 is March 26, 2010. 

Job Summary
This paid, temporary position in our Alexandria, Virginia office reports to the director of science policy and outreach. The intern/fellow assists the organization with its mission to make research to improve health a higher national priority through education, advocacy and public policy activities. Estimated start date for the position is late May or early June 2010, and it is expected to last through August.

Job Description
The science policy intern/fellow will: 

  • Track relevant policy issues, including budget and appropriations legislation
  • Perform background research and write to support the development of products, newsletter articles and the web site
  • Contribute to the New Voices for Research blog and online advocacy community
  • Complete and present a self-directed project on a science policy topic relevant to the mission of Research!America
  • Provide administrative and project management support as requested

Eligibility
College seniors, graduate students or recent graduates with a science, political science, public policy or related degree (or degree goal) who seek science policy experience. Those with a PhD, JD or other terminal degree are eligible for the fellowship. All others will be considered for the internship. 

Ideal candidates have a strong academic background and excellent oral and written communication skills. Familiarity with the medical, health and non-life sciences research sectors and the federal policy structures that impact the funding and regulation of research is preferred. Candidates must have experience with the Microsoft Office Suite software.

Compensation
Research!America offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply
Mail, fax or e-mail résumé and cover letter, including academic status and specific area(s) of interest and expertise, reason(s) for wanting to be a Research!America intern/fellow; availability; one writing sample (two pages or less); and three references with contact information to:

Emily T. Connelly, Director, Science Policy & Outreach
Re: Science Policy Internship
Research!America
1101 King Street, Suite 520
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-739-2372 fax
econnelly@researchamerica.org