The Federation of Animal Science Societies
Application Guidelines
2004-2005
Congressional Science Fellowship
Applications for each fellowship should include the following five elements:
I. A LETTER OF INTENT
The letter must indicate a desire to apply and must provide addresses and
telephone numbers of professional referees. The letter should indicate availability
for
an interview before July 30, 2004, and should provide an address and
telephone number where the applicant may be reached.
II. THREE LETTERS OF REFERENCE
Candidates for the Congressional Science Fellowship must secure letters of
reference from three persons who can discuss the candidate's professional competence
and other personal or professional qualities or interests that make the applicant
especially qualified to serve as the Fellow. The candidate is responsible for
contacting the referees as well as providing them with the guidelines listed
below. The letters of reference must be submitted by the deadline directly to
FASS at the address listed below. Each letter should speak to the following
points:
1. The referee's relationship to the candidate.
2. The technical accomplishments and relative standing of the candidate among
his/her peers.
3. The candidate's ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to
interact effectively with individuals and groups.
4. The candidate's maturity and judgement.
5. The candidate's probable professional future, including possible impacts
the fellowship experience may have.
6. The candidate's interest and experience in applying his/her expertise to
the solution of societal problems.
III. THE CANDIDATE'S STATEMENT
Each applicant must submit a statement about his/her qualifications for this
Congressional Science Fellowship as well as his/her career goals. The statement
should not exceed 1000 words in length and should cover the following points:
1. Why the Fellowship is desired.
2. How the candidate is qualified.
3. What issues interest the candidate.
4. What role the candidate envisions as a Fellow.
5. How the candidate believes the Fellowship relates to his/her career goals.
IV. A FULL CURRICULUM VITAE
The candidate's curriculum vitae should provide a complete list of personal
and professional data and transcripts.
V. A COMPLETED APPLICATION COVERSHEET (click here)
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF ALL MATERIALS
April 30, 2004
Send to:
Congressional Science Fellow Program
FASS
2441 Village Green Place
Champaign, IL 61822
