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AMS Congressional Fellowship

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) will sponsor a Congressional Fellow from September 2021 through August 2022.  The Fellow will spend the year working on the staff of a Member of Congress or a congressional committee, as a special legislative assistant in legislative and policy areas requiring scientific and technical input. 

Fellowship Details
An AMS Fellowship Committee will select the AMS Congressional Fellow.  The fellowship stipend is US$86,335 for the fellowship period, with allowances for relocation and professional travel and a contribution towards health insurance.

Application Deadline
February 1, 2021

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Fellowship Criteria
Applications are invited from individuals in the mathematical sciences. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or an equivalent doctoral-level degree by the application deadline.

Application Procedure
Applicants must submit a statement expressing interest and qualifications for the AMS Congressional Fellowship, as well as a current curriculum vitae.  Applicants must also arrange for three letters of recommendation.  Use of the online application procedure is strongly encouraged, however applications may be submitted by email alb@ams.org 

Further information about the fellowship