Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Overview
Scoville Fellows will choose to work with one of the twenty-four organizations participating in the program. With the assistance of the program director, fellows will select a placement which best matches their interests and the needs of the host organization. Participating organizations provide office space and support, supervision and guidance for fellows’ work. With the exception of Congressional lobbying, fellows may undertake a variety of activities, including research, writing, and organizing that support the goals of their host organization.
The purpose of the fellowship is to provide an opportunity for college graduates to gain practical knowledge and experience by contributing to the efforts of nonprofit, public-interest organizations working on peace and security issues. Issue Areas include:
• Arms Control/Disarmament/Non-Proliferation – nuclear, biological, chemical and conventional
• Conflict Prevention/Resolution
• Defense Budget
• Dismantling Chemical and Nuclear 天下足球网,球探比分apons
• Environmental and Energy Security, including the nexus of climate change and energy use, conflict and resource scarcity
• Environmental Impact/Cleanup of Nuclear 天下足球网,球探比分apons Production Complex
• Export Controls
• International Security
• Peacebuilding and peacekeeping
• Regional/Ethnic Conflicts
• Terrorism prevention, including biological and nuclear
Deadline Information
Early October
Eligibility Requirements
This is a highly competitive fellowship designed for people who have already demonstrated a strong interest in the field, and not intended for those who want to try a semester in Washington. Successful candidates must be good writers who are adept at working in a fast paced office environment. 天下足球网,球探比分 are seeking people considering a career working on international peace and security issues with public-interest organizations, the Federal Government, academia, or media.
| Compensation: | $3,100/month + health insurance + $1,000 for professional development |
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| Location: | Washington D.C. |
| Duration: | 6 to 9 months |
| Eligible Students: | International students may apply, so long as they have the appropriate work visa |
| Academic Areas: | |
| Areas Of Interest: | Peace and security |