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Internships and Fellowships

This section includes resources related to internships and fellowships. Once you have identified one or more specific areas of interest, constructing an effective job search strategy becomes much easier.

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The National Research Council Research Associateship Programs: For doctorate level scientists and engineers who can bring their special knowledge and research talents to work in research areas of interest to them, to the host laboratories, and to the Research Centers. Awards are made to Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and Senior Associates (beyond 5 years from the doctorate).

AAAS Science and Technology Fellowships: Open to those with Ph.D.'s in the social, physical, or biological sciences, or equivalent doctoral-level degrees. Engineers with a master's degree and three years of experience are also eligible.

National Academies Fellowships: Predoctoral, dissertation, postdoctoral, and other fellowship programs for advanced study in research-based disciplines.

White House Fellowship Program: Candidates must have a record of achievement and be out of school, working in their chosen professions.

Presidential Management Intern Program: Designed to attract to the federal service outstanding graduate students (master's and doctoral-level) from a wide variety of academic disciplines who have an interest in, and commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. Assignments may involve domestic or international issues, technological changes, health research, financial management, and many other fields.

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