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Catherine Acuff Congressional Fellowship Program
Established by APA in 2000 to honor the memory of Catherine Acuff, Ph.D., and her many valued contributions to the field of psychology and to those it serves. Applicants for this Fellowship must have five or more years of experience post-doctorate. The mid-career nature of this program reflects Dr. Acuff’s transition to the public policy arena from private practice and academia. Fellows spend one year working on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Activities may involve drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hearings and events, and preparing briefs and speeches. Fellows also attend a two week orientation program on congressional and executive branch operations, which includes guidance in the congressional placement process, and participate in a year-long seminar series on science and public policy issues. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) administers these aspects of the program for the APA Fellows and for fellows sponsored by over two dozen other professional societies. PURPOSE: To provide mid-career psychologists with an invaluable public policy learning experience, to contribute to the more effective use of psychological knowledge in governmen, and to broaden awareness about the value of psychologygovernment interaction among psychologists and within the federal government.
Type: Residential Fellowship
Amount: $75,000 (max)
Tenure: 12 months
Deadline: January 7. 2010
Notes: Eligibility restrictions apply. Consult sponsor website.
This information is subject to change at any time. Please visit the sponsor website for the most current information: http://www.apa.org/ppo/fellows/acuff-flier-10-11.pdf
Last Updated: 08/18/2009