The Ecological Society of America (ESA) invites applications for its 2014 Graduate Student Policy Award (GSPA). Offered each year, this award gives graduate students hands-on science policy experience including interacting with congressional decision-makers, federal agency officials, and others engaged in science and public policy.
The GSPA is given to up to three applicants. Winners participate in the annual Congressional Visits Day, a two-day event that will be held April 9 - 10, 2014. ESA covers travel and lodging expenses associated with this event for GSPA recipients. Awardees also receive a copy of ESAs policy guide and the opportunity to be interviewed for ESAs podcast, The Ecologist Goes to Washington and blog. Eligibility: Applicants must be ESA members and United States citizens residing in the country. Past GSPA recipients are not eligible. To Apply: Send to [email protected] by close of business, Monday, January 6, 2014: A cover letter outlining your interest in science policy and relevant experience A one-page statement that reflects your insights and perspective on the importance of federal support of science and ecology in particular. Extra credit for examples of ecological success stories (i.e. where investment of federal dollars had a tangible return, particularly for your home state). A one-page resume Additional information is available here: http://www.esa.org/esa/? page_id=2908
