Fellowship Eligibility

This is the first year for PAA to host a fellow. In the past, AAAS Fellows have ranged in age from late 20s to early 70s. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Fellows also come from a range of sectors, including academia, industry, non-profit organizations, and government labs.

To be considered for a fellowship via AAAS, successful applicants must:

• Hold a doctoral level degree.
Note: All requirements for the degree must be completed by June 15, 2012.

• Have solid scientific and professional credentials and the endorsement of three references.

• Show a commitment to serve society.

• Exhibit good communication skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences.

• Demonstrate integrity, problem-solving ability, good judgment, flexibility, and leadership qualities.

• Hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship from the United States and another country is acceptable).

• Federal employees are not eligible for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships.

• Be a current PAA member.