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SRCD is seeking applications for the upcoming Policy Fellowships for the 2010-2011 term. There are currently two types of Fellowships: Congressional and Executive Branch. Both Fellowships provide exciting opportunities for researchers to come to Washington, DC and use developmental science outside of the academic setting to inform public policy. These Fellowships are open to doctoral scientists from any discipline relevant to child development, and both early and mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply. The goals of the Fellowships are: (1) to contribute to the effective use of scientific knowledge about child development in the formation of public policy ; (2) to educate the scientific community about the development of public policy; and (3) to establish a more effective liaison between developmental scientists and the Federal policy-making mechanisms.
SRCD Fellows are members of the Science and Technology Fellowship Programs of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), which includes Fellows from a variety of scientific disciplines. Following a two-week science policy orientation program sponsored by AAAS, as well as a brief orientation to child development and public policy sponsored by SRCD, Fellows begin work as resident scholars within their Federal agency or Congressional office placements. Both Fellowships run from September 1st through August 31st of the following year. Executive Branch fellowships may be renewed for one year at the agency's and Fellow's discretion and, under rare circumstances, Congressional fellowships may be extended four months to the end of the legislative session. Staff in the SRCD Office for Policy and Communications in Washington work to facilitate the Fellows' experience and are available as a resource throughout the year.
SRCD hosts required monthly seminars for its Fellows, with diverse topics in child development and public policy (e.g, international issues, youth development and youth policy) or career development (e.g., publishing, balancing work and family). Seminar speakers, which include leaders in developmental science and in government, serve as role models for Fellow's own career development. AAAS also provides extensive career development programming (e.g., writing a resume, communicating science) and social events.
For a rich understanding of the diverse Fellowship experiences, please read the Spotlight on Fellow section of the SRCD Washington Update, which includes the pieces written by each SRCD Fellow. These can be viewed here.
The Fellowship Experience: What It Means for Your Career
SRCD Policy Fellows take different career paths following their Fellowship experience. Approximately 50% of Fellows in both programs begin or return to careers in academia following the fellowship, with strengthened academic credentials in policy-relevant research and a newfound ability to teach students about the complex issues involved in bridging science and policy. Some Fellows remain in Washington and continue to work in public policy and/or research settings-both in government and in the private sector. For example, Fellows have gone on to work at Federal agencies such as the Administration for Children and Families, the Institute for Education Sciences, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Other Fellows move into private consulting or pursue careers with nonprofit, private or research organizations.
Related Links
About the Fellowships
Applying to the Fellowships
Congressional Fellowships | Fellow Comments
Executive Branch Fellowships | Fellow Comments
Current and Former Fellows
Fellowship FAQs
Spotlight on SRCD Fellow Archives
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