The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C. The purpose of the Fellowship is to prepare both early career and veteran leaders to assume leadership in the public policy arena in their home state and/or nationally. During this one year Fellowship, the successful applicant will learn how federal legislation is initiated, developed, and passed by the Congress, as well as how programs are administered and regulations promulgated by federal agencies.The application deadline for 2010-2011 is March 5, 2010 by 5:00 P.M. EST
The Fellowship starting date will be negotiated with the successful applicant. The Foundation anticipates up to three fellowships will be awarded for the period July, 2010-June 30, 2011
FULL INFORMATION on application for the Public Policy Fellowship program
The Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Foundation
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