This April, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) will be hosting its Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in person in Washington, DC.
The workshop is an exciting opportunity for graduate students to learn about science policy and advocacy. The University of Virginia (UVA) plans to send a small cohort of graduate students to this entry-level workshop. An internal review process will select the University’s participants.
Selected students will participate in the 3.5-day program in Washington, DC, to be held April 14-17, 2024. During the workshop, participants will learn about the structure and organization of Congress, the federal budget and appropriations processes, and tools for effective science communication and civic engagement. In addition, students will participate in interactive seminars about policy making and communication. The registration fees and travel expenses will be covered through the PhD Plus program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Students must be enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program at UVA in one of the following fields:
- Biological, physical or earth sciences
- Computational sciences and mathematics
- Engineering disciplines
- Medical and health sciences
- Social and behavioral sciences
- Students who were selected and attended past CASE workshops under UVA's sponsorship are not eligible to reapply.
- Students who applied in the past, but were not selected to attend the workshop are welcome to re-apply.
- Foreign nationals and permanent residents are eligible to participate.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applicants must compile and submit the following materials. To submit your application, click here.
- Eligibility acknowledgement
- Brief summary (250 words) of past science policy experience
- Any prior professional experience or participation in science policy professional development opportunities (i.e., internships, workshops, bootcamps, seminars, panel discussions) such as those offered through PhD Plus, the Science Policy Initiative at UVA, and/or the Virginia Scientist-Community Interface, including the UVA Science Policy Bootcamp (prior experience is not a prerequisite for selection).
- A one-page statement of interest (written by the student) that highlights and affirms:
- your interest in the topic of science policy,
- the potential educational impact of the CASE Workshop program on future career goals,
- how it compliments any prior or future experience in science policy programs, and
- your availability to attend the entire duration of the program in Washington, D.C., from April 14-17, 2024.
- A one-page personal vitae or résumé
- An acknowledgement of support form signed by either the faculty mentor or the department's Director of Graduate Studies
DEADLINES:
Application materials must be submitted no later than Friday, February 9, 2024. Applicants will be notified no later than Friday, February 23, 2024.
CONTACTS:
Samuel Lake, 434.924.3164, [email protected]
Phil Trella, 434.243.2018, [email protected]