*Call for Applications:
2019 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award*
Please share this announcement with interested graduate students
Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who are
demonstrating an interest and aptitude for working at the intersection
of science and policy.
Recipients of the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award receive:
* *A trip to Washington, DC*, to participate in the AIBS Congressional
Visits Day, an annual event where scientists meet with lawmakers to
advocate for federal investment in the biological sciences, with a
primary focus on the National Science Foundation. The event will be
held on March 18-20, 2019. Domestic travel and hotel expenses are
paid for the winners.
* *Policy and communications training*, including information on the
legislative process and trends in federal science funding, and how
to engage with policymakers and the news media.
* *Meetings with lawmakers* to discuss the importance of federal
investment in the biological sciences.
* *A one-year AIBS membership*, including a subscription to the
journal /BioScience/ and a copy of "Communicating Science: A Primer
for Working with the Media."
The 2019 award is open to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
enrolled in a graduate degree program in the biological sciences,
science education, or a closely allied field. Applicants should have a
demonstrated interest in and commitment to science policy and/or science
education policy. Prior recipients, including Honorable Mentions, are
not eligible for the award.
The deadline to apply is January 14, 2019.
Learn more
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