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National Biosafety & Biocontainment Training Program Fellowships
The NBBTP, a partnership between the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, is now accepting applications for two-year post-doctorate and post-baccalaureate Fellowships. This is a rare opportunity for individuals seeking work in high containment facilities to receive professional training in biosafety and biocontainment at one of the foremost biomedical research centers in the world. Additional information regarding the Fellowships, NBBTP Certificates, and Professional Development courses is online at www.nbbtp.org. Applications are due May 1, 2009; fellowships begin January 11, 2010 at the NIH Bethesda campus.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The AAAS is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. Fellowships through the AAAS help to establish and nurture critical links between federal decision-makers and scientific professionals to support public policy that benefits the wellbeing of the nation and the planet.

The Fellowships are designed to:

• Educate scientists and engineers on the intricacies of federal policymaking;
• Provide scientific expertise and analysis to support decision-makers confronting increasingly complex scientific and technical issues;
• Foster positive exchange between scientists and policymakers;
• Empower scientists and engineers to conduct policy-relevant research that addresses challenges facing society; and
• Increase the involvement and visibility of scientists and engineers in the public policy realm.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Scholarship and Fellowship Program
The DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program, supported by the Science and Technology Directorate, Office of University Programs (S&T, UP), is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. This education program is intended to ensure a diverse and highly talented science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. Areas of study that are eligible include: physical sciences, mathematical sciences, computer and information sciences, life sciences, social sciences, psychology, and engineering.

Integrated Network of Centers (INC) Research and Educational Programs in Homeland Security
The Internet portal for the Integrated Network of Centers (INC) Research and Educational Programs in Homeland Security, organized by the US Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate, Office of University Programs, provides central access to all UP-affiliated academic resources and activities, including:

• DHS Centers of Excellence
• DHS Scholars and Fellows Program and Alumni
• DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority-Serving Institutions
• Research Associateship Programs in Homeland Security

National Research Council’s Research Associateship Programs
The National Research Council’s Research Associateship Programs provides advanced training for highly qualified postdoctoral and visiting scientists, while enhancing the research conducted in federal laboratories. This mission is accomplished by recruiting, and competitively selecting, postdoctoral and senior scientists for research awards in the laboratories of more than 30 federal sponsors.