[A2k] Google Policy Fellowship (application deadline January 1, 2008)

[Vera Franz]

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Google Policy Fellowship

Introducing the Google Policy Fellowship

As lawmakers around the world become more engaged on Internet policy, ensur=
ing
a robust and intelligent public debate around these issues becomes
increasingly important. That=E2=80=99s why we=E2=80=99re launching the Goog=
le Policy
Fellowship Program=E2=80=94to support students and organizations working on=
 policy
issues fundamental to the future of the Internet and its users.

Think of it as the public policy version of Google's Summer of Code[2]. The
Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law
students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to sp=
end
the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and explori=
ng
future academic and professional interests.

Program Overview

Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations =
at
the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation=
,
copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more=
.
Participating organizations are based in either Washington, DC or San
Francisco, CA, and include: American Library Association, Cato Institute,
Center for Democracy and Technology, Competitive Enterprise Institute,
Electronic Frontier Foundation, Internet Education Foundation, Media Access
Project, New America Foundation, and Public Knowledge. More information abo=
ut
the host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows are outlined
here[3].

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, but wil=
l
have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the cou=
rse
of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions t=
o
the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and
analysis; drafting reports and analyses; attending government and industry
meetings and conferences; and participating in other advocacy activities.

Who should apply?

We=E2=80=99re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and=
 want to
spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all
majors and degree programs who posses the following qualities are encourage=
d
to apply:

Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy
Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activitie=
s,
subject matter expertise
First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to
work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment
General =E2=80=9Cgoogliness=E2=80=9D (we=E2=80=99re kidding!)

Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,000 for 10 weeks during the summer of
2008 (June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked out by the
fellow and host organization. Applications are due by January 1, 2008.
Students who are accepted into the program will be notified by March 1, 200=
8.
To learn about our application process, click here[4].

If you're an organization interested in hosting Fellows for the summer of
2008, please contact us[5].

--
Vera Franz
Program Manager
Information Program
<www.soros.org/ip[6]>
Open Society Foundation
100, Cambridge Grove
London W6 0LE
phone +44 20 7031 0219
fax +44 20 7031 0247

=3D=3D=3DReferences:=3D=3D=3D
  1. http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html
  2. http://code.google.com/soc/2007/
  3. http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/hosts.html
  4. http://services.google.com/inquiry/policyfellowship
  5. http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/contact.html
  6. http://www.soros.org/ip