AIP Seeking Applicants for State Department Fellowship

This post is adapted from an American Institute of Physics (AIP) FYI Bulletin. The AAS is a Member Society of AIP.

If you are a scientist interested in the intersection of science, policy, and international affairs, the American Institute of Physics (AIP) encourages you to apply for an AIP State Department fellowship. The application deadline for the 2017-2018 term is 1 November 2016.

Most international policy issues have a technical component, making it essential for the US Department of State to have knowledgeable scientific input. This fellowship is a unique opportunity for a scientist to contribute scientific and technical expertise to the department and raise awareness of the value of scientific input. In turn, scientists broaden their experience by interacting with federal policymakers and learning about the foreign policy process. AIP Fellows have worked on topics as varied as critical infrastructure protection, export controls, use of remote sensing imagery, and biotechnology, as well as European, Russian, and Chinese science policy.

The fellowship includes a $77,500 stipend, health insurance reimbursement, relocation funds, and a professional development allotment. Qualified scientists at any stage of their career are encouraged to apply. Applicants must:

• be US citizens
• have a PhD in physics or a closely related field
• be members of one or more of AIP’s Member Societies
• be eligible to receive an appropriate security clearance prior to starting the fellowship

For more information and to apply, please visit the fellowship webpage. Please contact [email protected] or Jennifer Greenamoyer with questions.