The Government Fellows Program is designed to offer ION members a unique educational experience while providing the government a resource of technical experience and private sector perspectives that we hope will help foster effective public policy on the issues that affect our society and our profession.
A Congressional Fellows serves as a Science and Technology staffer for a Member of Congress or a Congressional Committee making practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical knowledge in government, to educate the navigation and engineering community regarding the public policy process, and to broaden the perspective of the science, engineering and governmental communities regarding the value of such interaction.
The ION Congressional Fellowship is sponsored through the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Engineering Fellowship Programs. Eligible ION members are competitively selected to serve a one-year fellowship consisting of an appointment to the personal staff of a U.S. Senator or Representative, or to the professional staff of a Congressional Committee. The Fellows selected interview for positions and choose their own assignments with guidance from Capitol Hill and AAAS.
The ION will select up to one Congressional Fellow each year. Selections are made on the basis of applications and interviews with the ION's Government Fellows Selection Committee, which is composed of three ION members. The committee's recommendations must be approved by the ION Executive Committee.
Once selected, Fellows are required to participate in a two-week orientation organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C. (held in September). The ION reimburses the fellows for orientation fees and travel expenses.
An Executive Fellow serves as a Science and Technology Advisor in an Executive Department making practical contributions to the more effective use of scientific and technical knowledge in government, to educate the navigation and engineering community regarding the public policy process, and to broaden the perspective of the science, engineering and governmental communities regarding the value of such interaction.
The ION Executive Fellowship is sponsored through the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Engineering Fellowship Programs. Eligible ION members are competitively selected to serve a one-year fellowship consisting of an appointment to the staff of an executive department. The Fellows selected interview for positions and choose their own assignments with guidance from AAAS.
The ION will select one Executive Fellow each year. Selections are made on the basis of applications and interviews with the ION's Government Fellows Selection Committee, which is composed of three ION members. The committee's recommendations must be approved by the ION Executive Committee.
Once selected, Fellows are required to participate in a two-week orientation organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington, D.C. (held in September). The ION reimburses the fellows for orientation fees and travel expenses.
A Government Fellow will support a member of Congress, or Department, or Committee, typically for one year (September 1 – August 31). Activities may include:
Fellowship selections are based on technical competence, on ability to serve in a public environment, and on evidence of service to the Institute and the profession. Applicants must:
Note that federal employees are not eligible for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships.
Additional criteria may be established by the Government Fellows Selection Committee or by the AAAS Government Fellows program. Specifically excluded as selection criteria are age, sex, creed, race, ethnic background, partisan political affiliations and disabilities as defined by the American's with Disabilities Act.
All ION Fellowship salaries and benefits will be funded through the AAAS Fellowship Corporation at the AAAS Stipend Level 2, as established each year by AAAS. Fellowship support includes annual stipend/salary (at the average equivalent of GS 12 step 5); a moving allowance of up to $4000 (based on eligibility); monthly metro allowance and health plan as established by AAAS Fellowship Corporation. The Fellowship also funds AAAS orientation and training.
The Institute of Navigation
Government Fellowship Program
8551 Rixlew Lane, Suite 360
Manassas, Virginia 20109
Fax: 703-366-2724
E-mail: LBeaty@ion.org