Based within AAAS Science & Policy Programs, the Scientific Freedom, Responsibility and Law Program (SFRL) focuses on the ethical, legal, and social issues associated with the conduct of research and with advances in science and technology.

The Internship

SFRL has a long-standing commitment to providing opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, post-docs, and law students to experience firsthand how issues at the intersection of science, ethics, and the law are addressed and handled within a policy setting.

Interns will work closely with AAAS staff on a variety of projects, helping to prepare proposals, organize meetings, contribute to publications, manage computer databases, obtain resource materials, and participate in on-going research. They will also have the opportunity to attend relevant conferences and meetings in the Washington, D.C. area.

SFRL is unable to pay interns, but will accommodate students interested in receiving course credit. Credit must be pre-approved by your academic department.

Requirements

• An interest in the intersection of science, technology, public policy, law, and ethics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong academic background. All majors will be considered.
• Scheduling is flexible, but interns are expected to work at least four days per week, for a minimum of 30 hours.

To Apply

To apply or inquire about current internship opportunities, send a cover letter and resume to Mark S. Frankel by email at mfrankel@aaas.org with "AAAS Internship" as the subject line, or by mail at the following address:

Attn: Mark S. Frankel
American Association for the Advancement of Science
1200 New York Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20005

**Please indicate your dates of availability.

If you wish to apply for FALL 2009, please send your application at your earliest convenience. Consideration will occur on a rolling basis.