The APSA Congressional Fellowship Program offer 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. The candidates must be Australian citizens who have passion in journalist
Description
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.
Benefits:
The successful candidates will be granted 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.
Eligibility
In order to be considered in this demanding fellowship candidates 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 Procedure
Your application must include the documents below:
Description
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.
Benefits:
The successful candidates will be granted 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.
Eligibility
In order to be considered in this demanding fellowship candidates 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 Procedure
Your application must include the documents below:
- 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.)
Submission Deadline
March 1st
Website Link
http://www.americanaustralian.org/congressional/
March 1st
Website Link
http://www.americanaustralian.org/congressional/
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