Program

Jefferson Science Fellowship (JSF)

Organization

National Academies

Opportunity Type

Fellowship

About the Program

The JSF is open to tenured, or similarly ranked, faculty from U.S. institutions of higher learning who are U.S. citizens. The application period opens in early August and closes at the end of October. Selected Jefferson Science Fellows spend one year on assignment at the U.S. Department of State or USAID as science advisors on foreign policy/international development issues. Assignments are tailored to the needs of the hosting office, while taking into account the Fellows’ interests and areas of expertise. As part of their assignments, Fellows also have the opportunity to travel to U.S. embassies and missions overseas. Following the fellowship year, Fellows will return to their academic career but will remain available to the U.S. government as an experienced consultant for short-term projects.

For the 2017-2018 program year, it is expected that the U.S. Department of State and USAID will host up to 15 Jefferson Science Fellows; the fellowship begins in mid-August.

Program Location

Washington, DC

Program Start

mid-August

Application Deadline

October 31, 2020

Application Website

sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Jefferson/

Paid?

Pay Rate

Additional Benefits

It is expected that each Fellow will travel as part of their assignment with the U.S. Department of State/USAID. $10,000 will also be made available to the Fellow for travel associated with their assignment(s). Travel support may also be provided by the Fellow’s office or bureau.

Description

• Must be a U.S. citizen   
• Must be a scientist, technologist, engineer, or physician holding a tenured, or similarly ranked, academic appointment at a U.S. college or university
• If awarded, the candidate must successfully complete and maintain security clearances at the U.S. Department of State/USAID
• Applicant's academic institution must sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Academy of Sciences in order to be considered as a finalist 

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

Degree Programs

• Doctorate Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.D.S.)

Academic Requirements

Applicants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Stature, recognition, and experience in the national and international scientific or engineering community
• Ability to articulate science and technology to the non-specialist/general public
• Ability to rapidly and accurately understand scientific advancements both within and outside their discipline area and to effectively integrate this knowledge into U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) policy discussions
• Benefit of the fellowship to the applicant and the applicant's university
• Related experience which may positively influence the success of the applicant in this fellowship

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• U.S. Citizens

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Contact

jsf@nas.edu

Organization Address

500 Fifth Street NW, W529
Washington, DC 20001

Organization Phone

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