The document provides information on various fellowship and internship opportunities for professionals in government agencies, laboratories, and other organizations. Some of the opportunities highlighted include the Government Accountability Office program, IEEE-USA Congressional Fellowships, Institute for Peace Fellowship, National Library of Medicine Fellowship, National Science Foundation Rotations, and White House Fellows Program. Many offer hands-on experience in policy, research, and management in areas like health, science, technology, and international affairs.

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Government Accountability Exchange (GAO) Program: Private sector professionals
contribute to investigations, audits, reports, and testimony for
Congressional hearings produced by GAO—the investigative arm of Congress.
This agency addresses virtually every issue covered by government, from environmental
issues to terrorism to health care and much more. Program participants
meet with members of Congress and their staffs and agency leaders. See
http://www.gao.gov/careers/ebrochure.pdf
17. IEEE-USA Congressional Fellowships: Scientists work anywhere from 6 months
to 2 years on the staff of a member of Congress or Congressional committee. Many
fellows are mid-career professionals but many are at retirement age or are in retirement.
See http://www.ieeeusa.org.
18. Institute for Peace Fellowship: In the Jennings Randolph Fellowship Program,
practitioners and scholars work on research projects addressing the prevention,
management, and resolution of international conflicts. See http://www.usip.org/
fellows/index.html.
19. National Laboratories: Dozens of fellowships available for science writers, teachers,
scientists, and engineers in federal laboratories throughout the nation. See
http://mit.edu/ans/www/documents/internships07.pdf and http://www.netl.doe.
gov/careers/fellowships.html.
20. National Academy of Sciences Fellowships: Academic scientists, engineers, and
health experts conduct research or work on policy issues at the State Department
or other federal agencies. See http://www.nationalacademies.org.
21. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Law Enforcement Highway
Safety Fellowship: This is a one-year mentored fellowship in Washington, DC, for
experienced law enforcement professionals. Fellows work on projects and develop
training programs addressing law enforcement, research, media and marketing,
management, or other issues. For more information, type the program name into
the search window at http://www.nhtsa.gov.
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22. National Library of Medicine (NLM) Fellowship: This is a 1- or 2-year postgraduate
training fellowship at the NLM in Bethesda, Maryland. It is designed to prepare
librarians for leadership roles in health sciences libraries and in health services
research. The Associate Fellows are introduced to a wide range of
technologies and skills used in managing information at a national library. See
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/training/associate/proginfo.html.
23. National Science Foundation (NSF) Rotations: PhD scientists, engineers, and
educators from academia and industry rotate into NSF for up to 3 years to manage
research and education programs. See http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/
vsee.jsp and http://www.nsf.gov/about/career_opps/rotators/vsee.jsp.
24. Overseas Fellowships in Global Health and Clinical Research: Doctoral level

2. students in the health professions spend 1 year conducting clinical research at
top-ranked U.S. federal research centers in Africa, Asia, South America, and
other locations. See http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/Display/FundDisplay.
asp?FundNbr=3446
25. Public Health Training, Fellowships, and Associateships at the Centers for
Disease Control: A variety of dynamic training programs are available to scientists
and public health specialists of all levels—including college students, grad students,
post-docs, and experienced professionals. Various specialties are available,
including health communication, epidemiology, lab research, leadership, and law.
Initial assignments are up to 5 years but can be extended in 5-year increments. See
http://cdc.gov/phtrain/.
26. Research Fellowships for K-12 Teachers, Grad Students, Post-Docs, and
Professors: Dozens of nationwide research fellowships are posted at
http://www.science.gov/internships/index.html.
27. Smithsonian Institution Fellowships: Dozens of opportunities are available for
scholars in various disciplines, including history, American Indian studies, anthropology,
art, space history, cultural heritage, design, ecology, education, evolution,
library science, marine science, materials research, natural history, and ecology.
Opportunities in the U.S. and abroad. Latino Studies Fellowship Program also
available. See http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm.
28. Supreme Court Judicial Fellows Program: Fellows work for 1 year in the Office of
the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice. They research information for
the Chief Justice’s speeches and reports, prepare reports on legal and managerial issues,
assist Judicial Conference committees, work with the Federal Judicial Center
and the United States Sentencing Commission on special projects, and promote
public understanding of the Supreme Court. Fellows also attend lectures and social
activities. A post-graduate degree, 2 or more years of professional experience, and
multi-disciplinary credentials, including familiarity with judicial processes, are required.
See http://www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov/.
29. Teacher at Sea Program: K-12 teachers spend anywhere from a week to a month,
usually during the summer, aboard a National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration research vessel conducting researcher and learning about the marine
sciences. All expenses are covered. See http://teacheratsea.noaa.gov.
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30. Technology Fellowship at the National Reconnaissance Office: This program recruits
“fast-track” technologists who are ready for transition into management
within their respective corporate structures. After one year in the program, they
return to their companies with a comprehensive understanding of the needs and
business practices of the intelligence community. Fellows work hand-in-hand with
government leaders on RAD issues in intelligence. Fellowship enrichment activities
include overviews and tours of government agencies and facilities, program
overviews and tours of prime contractor facilities, visits with military customers,
tours of national laboratories, and international travel. See
http://www.nro.gov/techfellows/tech_fellows.html

3. 31. U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Visiting Academic Fellow:
Visiting Academic Fellows conduct research and analyze economic aspects of the
agency’s enforcement and regulatory actions. Applicants should have a PhD and a
permanent position in a college or university and expertise in at least one of the
following areas: market microstructure, industrial organization, valuation of complex
contingent claims and derivative securities, investment management (commodity
index trading, commodity funds, and hedge funds), financial intermediaries,
financial accounting, or litigation support. For more information, type the
program name into the search window at http://www.cftc.gov.
32. Veterans Administration Fellowships: Opportunities offered all over the U.S. for
physicians and other medical specialists of all levels. See
http://www.va.gov/oaa/residencies_fellowships.asp.
33. Voice of America Internships: College and graduate students provide technical
and substantive support producing radio programs that are heard around the world.
Though unpaid, these internships do provide college credit, cover travel expenses,
and offer exceptional experience addressing international issues. See
http://www.voanews.com/english/about/2006-08-09-interns.cfm.
34. White House Fellows Program: This is America’s most prestigious public service
program. It provides experience in the highest levels of government. Fellows spend
a year working for senior White House staff, the Vice President, cabinet secretaries,
and other top officials. Fellows also attend discussions with renowned leaders
and take trips to study domestic and international policy in action. Exceptional
writing ability, a positive attitude, management skills, and team-friendly approaches
required. These jobs pay well! See http://www.whitehouse.gov/fellows/.
35. Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists: Various Department of
Energy Programs provide various nationwide training and research opportunities to
teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics and their students.
Some programs favor minorities. See
http://www.er.doe.gov/Program_Offices/Workforce_Development.htm.
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