American Institute of Physics Scholarships

"In a report dated May 15, 2000, the State Department "recognizes the growing significance of science and technology based issues in foreign policy and is aware that this trend will continue and accelerate. The Department is determined to do what is necessary to respond to this challenge and to meet its responsibilities in this area...

In response to this challenge, the American Institute of Physics has collaborated with the Department of State, and with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, to establish an AIP State Department Science Fellowship program. Under this program, AIP will sponsor at least one Fellow annually to spend a year working in a bureau or office of the State Department. This is an opportunity for a scientist to provide scientific and technical expertise to the Department, and help raise awareness of the value of scientific input, while learning about and contributing to the foreign policy process.

Requirements include a PhD in physics or a closely related field. In exceptional cases, the PhD requirement may be waived for applicants with equivalent research experience. Fellows are required to be U.S. citizens, and members of one or more of the 10 AIP Member Societies at time of application. Applicants should possess familiarity with, interest or experience in the scientific or technical aspects of foreign policy. We are seeking candidates with excellent scientific credentials, outstanding interpersonal and communications skills, sound judgment, and maturity in decision-making." [Pretty "tall cotton" - Barry]

Applications due November 1, 2005.