2017 Parliamentary Shadowing scheme open for applications
Apply now for an opportunity to spend up to three days in the European Parliament
Applications are now open for the first of our 2017 Parliamentary Shadowing Scheme placements, with Julie Girling MEP (Conservative, South West England & Gibraltar).
Participants will spend up to three days shadowing Mrs Girling in Brussels during the week beginning 20 November 2017, gaining a unique insight into the workings of the European Parliament and the policy world, at a time when knowledge of EU policymaking processes is particularly important. Find out more about Siobhan Vye’s 2016 shadowing experience.
Further shadowing placements for Autumn 2017 will be released soon.
To apply
Please send a CV of a maximum of two pages, and a covering letter detailing why you wish to take part in the shadowing scheme and how you hope it will further your career, as well as how you intend to share the learning from your experience with the wider ecological community.
Applications should be sent to Ben Connor, Policy Manager at ben@britishecologicalsociety.org by 9:00 on Monday 16 October 2017.
Selection criteria
Eligibility is limited to ecologists who are:
- Current BES members
- Post-PhD
Selection will be based on:
- Experience or willingness to actively communicate ecological research to policymakers
- Strong scientific record for career status
- Intent to share what is learned during the Fellowship with students and colleagues
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