Society for Science & the Public (SSP), with generous support from Intel, is pleased to announce the 2nd year of its Fellows Program. The goal of the program is to enable Fellows to guide students in producing project-based research of the highest quality, such as is submitted to SSP’s premiere science competition, the Intel Science Talent Search.

The SSP Fellows Program will attract the most creative and motivated high school science and math teachers in the country. The SSP Fellows Program provides funds and training to selected U.S. science and math teachers who serve under-resourced students, to enable interested and motivated students to perform high-quality independent scientific research.

Through a competitive selection process, the Program will provide teachers the financial and training resources necessary to support and inspire the success of their most enthusiastic science and math students. Fellows may serve for up to four years.

The 2010 Application opens online November 16, 2009

More information can be found at http://outreach.societyforscience.org.

Eligibility:

• Demonstrated interest in research but actual research experience not required.
• Active engagement in 9-12 grade science or if not actively teaching at this time, must demonstrate access to students to mentor.
• Teaching credential.
• Must be from a school that has enrollment that is at least 40% underrepresented minority and/or with at least 30% of students qualified for free or reduced rate lunches.
• Demonstrated evidence of engagement with students (e.g. participation in field trips, science clubs, science fair, mentorship activities; support of independent research).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to attend Fellows Institute in Washington DC - July 26 through July 30, 2010.

Stipend:

Fellows receive a stipend of up to $8500/year depending on proposed budget, demonstrated need, support of the school and needs of the student population.

The deadline for application to the 2010 Fellows Program will be January 15, 2010 at 5:00pm EST.