<div dir="ltr"><div>Each year, the American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) recognizes graduate students in the biological sciences who have demonstrated initiative and leadership in science policy. Recipients obtain first-hand experience at the interface of science and public policy.</div><div><br></div><div>Winners receive:</div><div><br></div><div>-A trip to Washington, DC, to participate in the AIBS Congressional Visits Day, an annual event that brings scientists to the nation's capital to advocate for federal investment in the biological sciences, with a primary focus on the National Science Foundation. The event will be held on April 16-18, 2018. Domestic travel and hotel expenses will be paid for the winners.</div><div>-Policy and communications training, including information on how to communicate science to policymakers, the legislative process, and trends in federal science funding.</div><div>-Meetings with congressional policymakers to discuss the importance of federal investment in the biological sciences.</div><div>-A one-year AIBS membership, including a subscription to the journal <i>BioScience</i> and a copy of "Communicating Science: A Primer for Working with the Media."</div><div><br></div><div>The 2018 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.</div><div><br></div><div>The deadline to apply is January 17, 2018.</div><div><br></div><div>Learn more at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.aibs.org_public-2Dpolicy_eppla.html&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=2b65wLwBL1eKLCAaKpV0VSUEAeo3qvxgJaRMkJwRZAY&s=T5z0t3fXPdTmFj-g9DNn0pGao_STfystoWqKKz0qGQE&e=">https://www.aibs.org/public-policy/eppla.html</a></div><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Julie Palakovich Carr<br>Public Policy Manager<br>American Institute of Biological Sciences<br>1201 New York Avenue, NW</div><div dir="ltr">Suite 420<br>Washington, DC 20005<br>202-628-1500 x225<br><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.aibs.org&d=DwMFaQ&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=2b65wLwBL1eKLCAaKpV0VSUEAeo3qvxgJaRMkJwRZAY&s=PmBveowGuAwnCmU369b4hrc34ku5uhVRkPAUSJbzFYc&e=" target="_blank">www.aibs.org</a><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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