Posted on January 13, 2011
Deadline: March 31, 2011

Science and Engineering Candidates Sought for California Legislature Advisor Fellowships

The California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships are accepting applications from scientists and engineers interested in filling up to ten year-long appointments as an advisor in the California State Legislature.

Managed by the California Council on Science and Technology, the fellowships offer unique professional development opportunities while providing California policy makers with sound and unbiased scientific and technical advice regarding issues before the State Senate and Assembly. The program, adapted for California from the American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Technology Fellowship program, is the first in the nation to place Ph.D.-level scientists and engineers in a state legislature.

Recruited nationally, successful applicants will assist legislators in formulating and evaluating science and technology policy for California. Areas of consultation could include legislation related to pressing issues and challenges, such as healthcare, bioethics, energy, and water resource management.

Selected fellows will be required to relocate to the Sacramento area; attend a mandatory training period beginning on November 1, 2011; and to make a one-year commitment to fully participate in the fellowship through October 31, 2012. The training boot camp will cover the legislative process, the effective translation of science for policy makers, and tips for success in the legislative environment.

Funding for the fellowships is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Stephen Bechtel Fund/S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation, Kingfisher Foundation, the Heising-Simons Foundation, the TOSA Foundation, and the Gen-Probe Fund.

Complete fellowship information and application materials are available at the CCST Web site.

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Primary Subject: Science/Technology
Geographic Funding Area: National

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