<incom> Google Policy Fellowship (application deadline January 1, 2008)

[Geert Lovink]

(how about a european counterpart of this? would that be the 'EU 
internet policy fellowship'? the political bias of these US 
organizations in term of 'internet policy' is so obvious. i wonder if 
those who apply have much of an idea about this. best, geert)

> From: Vera Franz <vfranz at osieurope.org>
>
> http://www.google.com/policyfellowship/index.html
>
>  Google Policy Fellowship
>  Introducing the Google Policy Fellowship
>  As lawmakers around the world become more engaged on Internet policy,
>  ensuring a robust and intelligent public debate around these issues
>  becomes increasingly important. That’s why we’re launching the Google
>  Policy Fellowship Program—to 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. 
> The
>  Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and 
> law
>  students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity 
> to
>  spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues,
>  and exploring 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 about the
>  host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows are outlined
>  here.
>
>  Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations, 
> but
>  will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members 
> over
>  the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make substantive
>  contributions to 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’re 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
>  encouraged to apply:
>
>  * Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology
>  policy
>  * Excellent academic record,
>  professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, 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 “googliness” (we’re 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, 2008. To learn about our application process, click here.
>
>  If you're an organization interested in hosting Fellows for the summer
>  of 2008, please contact us.
>
>  --
>  Vera Franz
>  Program Manager
>  Information Program
>  <www.soros.org/ip>
>  Open Society Foundation
>  100, Cambridge Grove
>  London W6 0LE
>  phone +44 20 7031 0219
>  fax +44 20 7031 0247