APSA Congressional Fellowships for Political Scientists
American Political Science Association
To provide for scholars and journalists with a focus in telecommunications. Qualifications: Applicants must be fellows have completed a PhD in the last 15 years or will have defended a dissertation in political science by November of the fellowship year; must be scholars in all fields of study within political science who can show a scholarly interest in Congress and policymaking. 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: Political science.