The American Academy of Arts and Sciences - Hellman Fellowship in Science and Technology
Policy
As part of the Initiative for Science, Engineering, and Technology, the American
Academy of Arts and Sciences has established the Hellman Fellowship in Science and
Technology Policy for an early-career professional with training in science or engineering
who is interested in transitioning to a career in public policy and administration.
While in residence, the Hellman Fellow will work with senior scientists and policy
experts on critical national and international policy issues related to science,
engineering, and technology.
The focus of the work will be on one or more of the ongoing projects under the Academy’s
Initiative for Science, Engineering, and Technology to which the Hellman Fellow
will contribute substantively. The mission of the Initiative is to examine, in broad
terms, how the world of science and technology is evolving, how to help the public
understand these changes, and how society can better adapt. The Initiative brings
together scientists and public policy experts in a neutral setting, outside of the
constraints of the political process.
The overall objectives of the Hellman Fellowship program are as follows:
- To provide a setting and resources for an early-career professional to develop expertise
on issues of science, engineering and technology policy;
- To increase the cadre of young science-policy professionals who are engaged in substantive
discussion of science and engineering research questions with a broad understanding
of their social implications; and
- To increase the scale of Academy projects and studies on science, engineering, and
technology.
About the Academy: Founded in 1780, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies
of complex and emerging problems. The Academy’s elected members are leaders in the
academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs. With a current membership
of 4,000 American Fellows and 600 Foreign Honorary Members, the Academy has four
major goals:
- Promoting service and study through analysis of critical social and intellectual
issues and the development of practical policy alternatives;
- Fostering public engagement and the exchange of ideas with meetings, conferences,
and symposia bringing diverse perspectives to the examination of issues of common
concern;
- Mentoring a new generation of scholars and thinkers through the Visiting Scholars
Program; and
- Honoring excellence by electing to membership men and women in a broad range of
disciplines and professions.
The Academy's main headquarters is in Cambridge, Massachusetts. With its geographically
diverse membership, it has active programming around the United States and abroad.
Fellowship Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in an area of science
or engineering and have some experience or a demonstrated interest in an area related
to science and technology policy. Master’s degrees may be considered in the fields
of engineering and computer science. The Ph.D. or Master’s degree must be conferred
prior to September, 2012. Strong writing and organizational skills are desired.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without Academy sponsorship.
Terms: The appointment is for a one-year term (with a possibility of renewal)
to begin on or about September 1, 2012 at the Academy in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Stipend is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application: The deadline for application is January 13, 2012. To apply,
send a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in science policy,
curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:
- By Email:
hellmanfellow@amacad.org
- By Regular Mail:
Hellman Fellowship Program
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
136 Irving Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
- By Priority Mail or Other Express Services:
Hellman Fellowship Program
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
200 Beacon Street
Somerville, MA 02143
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