[Nhcoll-l] Graduate Students: Apply for the 2021 AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award

[Jyotsna Pandey]

*Please share this announcement with interested graduate students*

Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes
graduate students in the biological sciences who are demonstrating an
interest and aptitude for working at the intersection of science and policy.

Recipients of the AIBS Emerging Public Policy Leadership Award receive:

   - *A trip to Washington, DC*, to participate in the AIBS Congressional
   Visits Day, an annual event where scientists meet with lawmakers to
   advocate for federal investment in the biological sciences, with a primary
   focus on the National Science Foundation. Domestic travel and hotel
   expenses are paid for the winners. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,
   winners will participate in a virtual advocacy event in the spring of 2021
   (likely in April) and will also have the opportunity to attend a future
   in-person event.
   - *Online policy and communications training*, including information on
   the legislative process and trends in federal science funding, and how to
   engage with policymakers and the news media.
   - *Meetings with congressional policymakers* to discuss the importance
   of federal investment in the biological sciences.
   - *A one-year subscription to the journal BioScience* and a copy of
   “Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media.”

The 2021 award is open to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents
enrolled in a graduate degree program in the biological sciences, science
education, or a closely allied field. Applicants should have a demonstrated
interest in and commitment to science policy and/or science education
policy. Prior recipients, including Honorable Mentions, are not eligible
for the award.

Applications are due by 05:00 PM Eastern Time on January 15, 2021. Learn
more at: https://www.aibs.org/news/2020/201111-call-for-eppla-2021.html

Jyotsna Pandey, Ph.D.
Public Policy Manager
American Institute of Biological Sciences
www.aibs.org
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