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| Advocacy > Get involved > Fellowships |
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| Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowship Program |
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Be a voice for science in public policy development and shape the future of the veterinary profession in the United States Congress or the Department of Homeland Security.
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Applicants should:
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Candidates must be:
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 demonstrate special competence in an area of veterinary medicine
possess a broad professional background
exhibit an interest in applying scientific knowledge to solve societal/public policy programs
be able to show evidence of involvement in local, specialty, allied, or state veterinary medical associations
be able to write persuasively and convincingly |
an AVMA member and a U.S. citizen
able to adeptly analyze, identify, and easily explain core scientific issues to a variety of audiences.
willing to possibly undergo a background check |
A complete application, including the following must be received by January 11, 2008: |
a letter of intent
a curriculum vitae
two letters of reference from professional colleagues
a letter of support from the applicant's local, state, specialty or allied veterinary medical association
a personal statement (not to exceed 750 words) describing the applicant's qualifications, commitment to veterinary medicine, and why the fellowship is desired
Brochure: Call for applicants — 2008-2009 AVMA Fellowships (PDF)
Apply by e-mail to: fellowship@avma.org |
The AVMA's Congressional Science and Executive Branch Fellowships offer veterinarians the opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C. working in the federal government as a scientific resource. The AVMA Fellowships are designed to help veterinarians garner a better understanding of the governmental process, gain insight into the future of science and the veterinary profession, as well as the chance to be on the frontlines of government decision-making. Once again, the AVMA will offer fellowships in the U.S. Congress and Department of Homeland Security.
Fellows receive a stipend of $65,000 plus reimbursement for certain expenses. The AVMA Fellowships will begin in August of 2007 and will continue until August of the following year. |
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Send completed applications to:
2007-2008 AVMA Fellowship Program
AVMA-GRD
1910 Sunderland Place, NW
Washington, DC 20036
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For further information, please contact:
John Sullivan, Legislative Policy & Program Coordinator, Governmental Relations Division
1-202-789-0007, ext. 3208
1-800-321-1473, ext. 3208
fellowship@avma.org |
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