Would it be appropriate to specify which department we could see ourselves working with in the application/statement of interest?

Great question! We will answer that when Janey finishes with the general presentation.

Hi! I might need to leave soon for another meeting. I see this info session is recorded - how do I receive a link to the recording?

For the policy memo, is there a suggested list of topics to choose from, or do we have complete choice?

After completing the fellowship, could you name some specific career positions that an intern would be primed and ready for?

Thank you each for your perspective! So, the interview process would occur after acceptance into the program?

Yes, George!

Thanks for the clarification, Nikita. 🙂

Once you are shortlisted into the program, then you have an option to interview all/selected host offices

My last question is how did you approach your advisor about this program?

(Thank you for addressing my question!)

https://www.mindmeister.com/1293148579/science-policy-career-paths

Okay I have one more question - given the deadline is approaching should we nominate ourselves (i.e., Fellowship Nomination Form) or have the conversation with out advisor and ask if they could nominate us?

Okay so will not look bad if we nominate ourselves? Lol

@George - nope! You can double-check with the new Dean of students for clarification though.

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for this information. It is super helpful hearing about your experiences and how you have benefitted from this fellowship. What do you think made you stand out as an applicant and in your application?

You can read more about past Fellows’ experiences on our website here: http://www.vasem.org/covesfellowship/information-for-students/

Policy experience is not required!

using science to create change!

Thank you all so much!!! That was extremely helpful

In our statements, etc., should we avoid partisan references, e.g., remain politically neutral?

Science policy is political, non-partisan!

Thank you, that is helpful.

My focus, is whether we should explicitly address differences in worldviews to find common ground; but your advice on phrasing addresses that.

Worst case scenario, you fall in love with science policy and want to do it as a career!

Thank you everyone!

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covesfellowship@vasem.org

Thank you