Deadline: 8 January 2016
American Psychological Association is inviting applicants for its Congressional Fellowship Program in order to provide psychologists with an invaluable public policy learning experience to contribute more effective use of psychological knowledge in government and to broaden awareness about the value of psychology-government interaction among psychologists and within the federal government.
Benefits
- An applicant may involve drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hearings and events and
- preparing briefs and speeches
- Applicants will also have a chance to attend a two-week orientation program on congressional and executive branch operations, which provides guidance for the congressional placement process
- Applicants will participate in a yearlong seminar series on science and public policy issues.
Eligibility Criteria
- A prospective fellow must:
- Demonstrate competence in scientific and/or professional psychology. Demonstrate sensitivity toward policy issues. Have a strong interest in applying psychological knowledge to the solution of societal challenges.
- Be able to work quickly and communicate effectively on a wide variety of topics and be able to work cooperatively with individuals with diverse viewpoints.
- An applicant must:
- Be a psychologist, a member of APA (or applicant for membership), and a U.S. citizen.
- Have a doctorate in psychology (from an APA accredited doctoral program and internship, if in the area of professional psychology) or related field by the application deadline.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may apply online via website, given at the end.
For more information, please visit APA Congressional Fellowship Program.
