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Call for Applications

2018–2019 GSA-USGS

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Application deadline: 1 Feb. 2018

Bring your science and technology expertise to Capitol Hill to
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The GSA-USGS Congressional Science Fellowship provides a
rare opportunity for a geoscientist to spend a year working for a
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earth scientist with a broad geologic background, experience
applying scientific knowledge to societal challenges, and a passion
for helping shape the future of the geoscience profession, GSA and
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