The Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program is Now Accepting Applications for the 2013-2014
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship requires that all applicants:
- Be a U.S. citizen at the time of applying (December 5, 2012);
- Have a minimum of five years full-time classroom teaching experience prior to completing the application;
- Have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline;
- Be currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or school district;
- Be able to provide a letter of recommendation from a school district official as one of their three required letters of recommendation; and
- Be able obtain approval for leave of absence from teaching in order to participate in the program for the full 11 months.
In addition:
Current and former Einstein Fellows are not eligible to apply for a second fellowship.
Eligible individuals may apply a maximum of 3 times within a 6 year period.
Einstein Fellowship Benefits
- Einstein Fellows spend 11 months in a Federal Agency or U.S. Congressional office engaged in education policy and/or program related activities, bringing their experience as an educator to the offices in which they serve.
- The Triangle Coalition provides a program orientation in September and professional development session for Fellows throughout the year, including opportunities for Fellows to interact with various organizations, associations and experts who focus on STEM education issues and are located in the Washington Metropolitan area.
- Host agencies provide a designated office space and agency/office specific orientation and training.
- Einstein Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $6,000 plus a $1,000 housing allowance.
- Einstein Fellows have a travel allowance for approved travel related to their host agency assignments and their own professional development. The travel stipends vary by agency, but average a maximum of $3,800 per year.
- Einstein Fellows also are reimbursed for moving/relocations expenses up to a maximum amount that varies by host agency.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
All applications to the Einstein Fellowship program must be completed online through the online application system.
Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements.
All applications are due by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11:00PM ET.
Source: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/
Eligibility
Eligibility for the Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship requires that all applicants:
- Be a U.S. citizen at the time of applying (December 5, 2012);
- Have a minimum of five years full-time classroom teaching experience prior to completing the application;
- Have been teaching full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school for at least five of the last seven years in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) discipline;
- Be currently employed full-time in a public or private elementary or secondary school or school district;
- Be able to provide a letter of recommendation from a school district official as one of their three required letters of recommendation; and
- Be able obtain approval for leave of absence from teaching in order to participate in the program for the full 11 months.
In addition:
Current and former Einstein Fellows are not eligible to apply for a second fellowship.
Eligible individuals may apply a maximum of 3 times within a 6 year period.
Einstein Fellowship Benefits
- Einstein Fellows spend 11 months in a Federal Agency or U.S. Congressional office engaged in education policy and/or program related activities, bringing their experience as an educator to the offices in which they serve.
- The Triangle Coalition provides a program orientation in September and professional development session for Fellows throughout the year, including opportunities for Fellows to interact with various organizations, associations and experts who focus on STEM education issues and are located in the Washington Metropolitan area.
- Host agencies provide a designated office space and agency/office specific orientation and training.
- Einstein Fellows receive a monthly stipend of $6,000 plus a $1,000 housing allowance.
- Einstein Fellows have a travel allowance for approved travel related to their host agency assignments and their own professional development. The travel stipends vary by agency, but average a maximum of $3,800 per year.
- Einstein Fellows also are reimbursed for moving/relocations expenses up to a maximum amount that varies by host agency.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
All applications to the Einstein Fellowship program must be completed online through the online application system.
Applicants must meet all the eligibility requirements.
All applications are due by Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 11:00PM ET.
Source: http://science.energy.gov/wdts/einstein/
