Award at a Glance
Award amount: Up to $1,500
Application deadline: Dec. 15
Questions? Contact: APS Community Engagement Department
Award Description
This two-year program engages early-career investigators in advocacy activities and provides them with skills to become long-term advocates for scientific research. In addition, experienced members of the American Physiological Society (APS) Science Policy Committee (SPC) will mentor the Fellows. Contingent upon funding, this award is administered by the Science Policy Committee.
Early-career Advocacy Fellows will:
- Participate in a virtual orientation session to learn about the Society’s advocacy efforts and receive preliminary training for Capitol Hill meetings.
- Receive an invitation to a luncheon with SPC members and staff at the American Physiology Summit.
- Participate in Capitol Hill meetings with SPC members and Society staff.
- Actively participate in at least one project with the SPC. Examples might include helping draft comments on behalf of the Society in response to proposed legislation or changes in agency policy or developing an advocacy resource for members. Fellows may also initiate a project in consultation with staff.
- Participate in a letter writing workshop focused on how to write messages to government officials and letters to the editor for local publications.
Eligibility
The Applicants must:
- Be an APS member.
- Be a student in a graduate-level program or have received their doctoral degree within the last 12 years.
- Have excellent communication skills and an interest in advocacy.
- Live in the U.S. during the two-year award period.
Criteria
Applications will be reviewed by the APS Science Policy Committee. If needed, the selection process may include a virtual interview with a member of the Committee.
Applications should include:
- Curriculum vitae.
- One-page letter of intent including:
- Why you are applying for this program.
- How you envision incorporating advocacy into your future professional activities.
- Previous experience with advocacy activities.
- One letter of support. This letter should be less than 300 words and address the following:
- In what capacity have you worked with the candidate?
- Has the candidate demonstrated an interest in advocacy and policy?
- Has the candidate demonstrated strong communication skills?
- Are there any other strengths or skills that make the candidate a good fit for the fellowship?
Applications are only accepted via online submission.