APSA-MCI Communications Congressional Fellowship
American Political Science Association
To give early and mid-career journalists and scholars in all disciplines and fields with a professional interest in public policy and telecommunications. Qualifications: Applicants may be scholars who have completed a terminal degree in the last 15 years or will have defended a dissertation by November of the fellowship year, or may be journalists who cover this topic with two to ten years of professional experience in either print or broadcast journalism (including online journalism). Selection criteria: Preference is given to those without extensive Capitol Hill experience. How to apply: Application must be submitted online and include: a detailed resume or cv; a 750-word personal statement explaining how participation in the fellowship relates to the applicant's professional goals; one sole-authored writing sample (political scientists and MCI-communications scholars) or news article, broadcast script, or clip (journalists); the names and contact information for three professional references who have agreed to write letters of recommendation. Focus: Communications; Journalism; Political science; Public administration.