Graduate Student Leaders Sought to Shape Science Policy
Applications are now being accepted for the 2013 AIBS Emerging Public Policy
Leadership Award. This award recognizes graduate students in the biological
sciences who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in science policy.
Recipients receive first-hand experience at the interface of science and public
policy.
Winners receive:
* A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the Biological and Ecological
Sciences Coalition Congressional Visits Day, an annual event that brings
scientists to the nation’s capital to advocate for federal investment in the
biological sciences, with a primary focus on the National Science Foundation.
The event will last for two days and will be held on 10-11 April 2013. Domestic
travel and hotel expenses will be paid for the winners.
* Policy and communications training, and information on trends in federal
science funding and the legislative process.
* Meetings with Congressional policymakers to discuss the importance of
federal investments in the biological sciences.
* A 1-year AIBS membership, including a subscription to the journal
BioScience and a copy of “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the
Media.”
* An award certificate and membership in the EPPLA alumni network.
The 2013 award is open to U.S. citizens 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 EPPLA winners and AIBS science
policy interns/fellows are not eligible.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, 28 January 2013. The
award application can be downloaded at
http://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html .
Julie Palakovich Carr
Senior Public Policy Associate
American Institute of Biological Sciences
1444 I Street, NW Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
202-568-8117
www.aibs.org
