Students gain experience in the art of fundraising in our membership department. They can improve their research skills with the National Political Awareness Test and the Vote Smart Web, and refine their communication skills with the press department, Voter's Research Hotline, and our new national media and library partnership project. The fellowships are intended for researchers who have a doctorate degree and wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. The award is open to individuals in any discipline who have completed their doctoral requkements by the beginning of the 2000-2001 academic year.
Individuals holding positions in government as well as at academic institutions are eligible.
House interns combine academic study with legislative training. They perform a variety of research and administrative assignments under the guidance of senior legislative staff. The one-year internships are conducted in the state Capitol in Tallahassee where interns are assigned to work with a committee or leadership office during their internship. The program is designed to augment undergraduate studies and is not limited to students majoring in any specific discipline. Students must commit to working at least 30 hours per week.