Science Policy Internship/Fellowship
Research!America Science Policy Intern or Fellow Position
We are not currently accepting applications. A new announcement will be posted in March 2012 for summer positions. Please check back at that time.
Job Summary
This paid, temporary position in our Alexandria, Virginia office reports to the manager of science policy. 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. Start date for the position is early January 2012. Internships and fellowships are typically 3 month appointments.
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
- Complete and present a self-directed project on a science policy topic relevant to the mission of Research!America
- Attend briefings and hearings on Capitol Hill and coalition meetings
- 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 stipend.
To Apply
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; a writing sample that demonstrates your abilty to write about science and/or policy for the public (two pages or less); and contact information for three references to:
Max G. Bronstein, Manager of Science Policy
mbronstein@researchamerica.org
Phone: 571-482-2704