Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nation's oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship
For nine months, a select political scientist, journalist, federal executive or an international scholar will gain hands on understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. The program starts each year in November with a three-week intensive orientation on the legislative process and current congressional affairs. Fellows begin their office assignments on Capitol Hill in December. Enrichment opportunities are offered throughout the program to deepen the learning experience.
The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $3,800 for ten months, $2,150 for program-related international travel, $160 for books, and additional travel expenses for the visit to the Canadian Parliament and one trip to the district office of their respective Congress member. For more information please visit APSA's Congressional Fellowship page.
How to apply
Applicants must be Australian citizens, possess exceptional writing and speaking skills, and have a minimum of three years professional work experience. Potential candidates include political journalists, early-to-mid-career academics, and experts from the fields of foreign policy, economics, migration, environment, science, and social issues. Representatives from business, trade organizations, think tanks and labor unions are invited to apply provided they can demonstrate existing political and public policy ties.
Application must include
- Detailed resume and cover letter
- 3 professional letters of recommendation with full contact details
- Writing sample (one published or unpublished manuscript)
- Personal essay addressing the significance of the Congressional Fellowship program for your future career and professional goals. (Be as specific as possible, stating which Congressional office you would like to work in, and on what set of issues you would wish to focus on.)
The Fellow will be chosen based on a commitment to US-Australian relations, quality of their written and oral presentation, professional excellence, and current and future involvement in the public policy process in Australia.
Deadline: January 31st 2011
Please send applications to
Diane Sinclair
Vice President
50 Broadway Suite 2003
New York, NY 10004
tel: +1 212 338 6860 ext 217
fax: +1 212 338 6864
diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org
APSA Congressional Fellowship
For nine months, a select political scientist, journalist, federal executive or an international scholar will gain hands on understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. The program starts each year in November with a three-week intensive orientation on the legislative process and current congressional affairs. Fellows begin their office assignments on Capitol Hill in December. Enrichment opportunities are offered throughout the program to deepen the learning experience.
The Fellow will receive a monthly stipend of $3,800 for ten months, $2,150 for program-related international travel, $160 for books, and additional travel expenses for the visit to the Canadian Parliament and one trip to the district office of their respective Congress member. For more information please visit APSA's Congressional Fellowship page.
How to apply
Application must include
The Fellow will be chosen based on a commitment to US-Australian relations, quality of their written and oral presentation, professional excellence, and current and future involvement in the public policy process in Australia.
Deadline: January 31st 2011
Please send applications to
Diane SinclairVice President
50 Broadway Suite 2003
New York, NY 10004
tel: +1 212 338 6860 ext 217
fax: +1 212 338 6864
diane.sinclair@aaanyc.org