FOA-Jefferson
Science Fellowship; October 16, 2020
Agency
National
Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Description:
The
contribution of state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, and medicine
to the formulation and implementation of U.S. government policy and
international development has been recognized throughout the second half of the
20th-century as a critical element in reaching sound, comprehensive conclusions
that reflect “good governance.” Without an accurate, timely understanding of
rapidly advancing issues in these fields, it is increasingly difficult to
identify and establish sound governmental policy and international development
strategies that effectively meet the needs of modern societies.
Recognizing
this need, on October 8, 2003, the Secretary of State announced the Jefferson
Science Fellows (JSF) program, to serve as an innovative model for engaging the
American academic science, technology, engineering, and medical communities in
U.S. foreign policy and international development. The JSF program is
administered by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
and is supported by the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID).
The
JSF program is open to tenured, or similarly ranked, faculty from U.S.
institutions of higher learning who are U.S. citizens. After successfully
obtaining a security clearance, selected Jefferson Science Fellows spend one
year on assignment at the U.S. Department of State or USAID serving as advisers
on issues of foreign policy or international development. Assignments are
tailored to the needs of the hosting office, while taking into account the
Fellows’ interests and areas of expertise. Following the fellowship year,
Fellows will return to their academic career but remain available to the U.S.
government as experienced consultants for short-term
projects.
Closing
Date: October 16,
2020
Link
to Full Announcement:
https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/jefferson/index.htm
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