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POLICY INSTITUTE
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VAID FELLOW and RESEARCH FELLOW APPLICATIONS
Summer 2000 applications due April 28, Fall 2000 applications due July 15.

The Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force is seeking candidates for our full time Vaid Fellowship and our Research Fellowship Program for Summer 2000 in New York City. The Policy Institute of the NGLTF is a think tank dedicated to changing public opinion and strengthening the movement for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) equality.

Policy Institute fellowship positions are highly competitive and provide a unique and substantive opportunity to gain experience in legal and social science research, policy analysis, public relations and other projects critical to the advancement of the GLBT movement. Fellows at the Policy Institute have gone on to graduate programs in their field, campaign management, employment with non-profit GLBT groups, academic research positions, etc.

• Opportunities for graduate students and undergraduates covering a variety of disciplines and issues including: social science, marketing, law, design and communications, political science, non-profit management, social work, sociology, public policy, electoral campaign management, and health policy.

• Supervision by attorneys, social scientists and major GLBT movement leaders

• Positions are based in New York City

• Minimum 40 hours per week for summer fellows with a minimum 11 week commitment and minimum 24 hours per week for semester fellowships with a 10 week commitment

• Stipends are available for those meeting the minimum hours per week

• Possible course credit

Applications for Summer 2000 are due on April 28.

Applications should be sent to:

Fellows Program
Policy Institute of the
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
121 West 27th Street, Suite 501
New York, NY 10001

APPLICATION:
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VAID FELLOWSHIPS

to support and recognize the leadership of people of color and other emerging leaders in Policy, Legal and Social Science Research, Communications and Public Information, and Strategic Initiatives

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: For Summer 2000, applications due April 28th, 2000 - early submissions recommended and desired start dates are May 12 and no later than June 15. Applications for Fall 2000 are due by July 15th.

WHAT IS THE POLICY INSTITUTE OF THE NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE?

The Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a think tank dedicated to strengthening movements for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality. The Policy Institute achieves this through 3 programs--Research and Policy Analysis; Public Information and Communications; and Strategic Initiatives. The Policy Institute generates groundbreaking reports and thought papers; distributes critical and accurate information to activists, elected officials and government agencies, the media, and progressive organizations; convenes strategy meetings; and develops new ideas for political and cultural advocacy.

The Policy Institute is located in New York City and is a program of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), located in Washington, DC. NGLTF has worked to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people at the local, state and national level since its inception in 1973. As part of a broader social justice movement for freedom, justice and equality, NGLTF is creating a world that respects and celebrates the diversity of human expression and identity where all people may fully participate in society.

WHAT IS THE POLICY INSTITUTE'S VAID FELLOWSHIP?

There are 3 main areas for fellows to concentrate:

• Policy, legal and social science research on issues including: voting behavior and representation, racial and economic justice, aging issues, hate violence, workplace issues, health policy, and family policy. Issues vary based on research priorities. A research fellow will work closely with the Research and Policy Analysis Director to locate critical social science data and analyze policy issues affecting GLBT people.
• The Public Information and Communications program uses new technologies and public relations strategies to distribute the ideas and analyses of the Policy Institute to journalists, policy makers, academics and activists across the country. A fellow concentrating in this area will work closely with the Public Information Director to increase the breadth and depth of the Policy Institute's distribution network and assist in laying out public relations strategies for Policy Institute projects.
• The Strategic Initiatives program catalyzes the development of new strategies to advance the GLBT movement through the National Policy Roundtable; the National Religious Leadership Roundtable; the Racial and Economic Justice Initiative; the Training Initiative; the Family Policy Program; the Aging Initiative; and the Apuzzo Chair for Leadership In Public Policy. A fellow concentrating in this area will play a key role with a project leader to produce needed research, meeting organizing, and communications materials with initiative participants.

Any course credit for the Fellowship will depend on the policies of the particular institution a student is attending. It is the Fellow's responsibility to provide the Policy Institute with the proper paperwork necessary to receive course credit. The Policy Institute Fellows coordinator will provide an evaluation of the Fellow's work in accordance with the institution's standards and procedures. Since the Policy Institute of the NGLTF is a non-profit 501(c)3, we may qualify with certain schools to allow student work-study. Vaid Fellowship candidates should contact their campus Financial Aid office for details.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A VAID FELLOW?

Fellowships during the semester provide a $200 stipend per week and require a 10 week commitment for a minimum of 24 hours a week. Summer Fellowships provide a $400 stipend per week and require a 11 week commitment for a minimum of 40 hours per week. Fellows are responsible for their own housing, living expenses, and any other costs.

WHAT EXPERIENCE CAN A VAID FELLOW RECEIVE?

Fellows will gain experience working at a progressive national think tank dedicated to ending discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. Fellows are an integral part of producing the substantive work of the Policy Institute through various roles including administrative support, research projects, design and communications, writing, and participation in Policy Institute staff meetings. Fellows are given a high amount of responsibility and are directly supervised by a staff of nationally recognized researchers and policy strategists including; Urvashi Vaid, Esq.; Sean Cahill, Ph.D. in political science; Paula Ettelbrick, Esq.; Dave Fleischer, Esq.; and Jason Riggs.

APPLYING FOR VAID FELLOWSHIPS:

Applicants must be:
Enrolled in a degree program at least half-time at a graduate or undergraduate institution, or a successful graduate of the same within the preceding 12 months.

Applicants should have:

• Demonstrated leadership in progressive and/or GLBT communities.
• Extensive skills in research and writing; communications, marketing and design; or experience working on campaigns, depending upon the area of concentration they are applying for.
• Knowledge of and commitment to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.
• Desire to work in a multi-cultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability is an important institutional value.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, database work, email and Internet research.

1. Cover letter stating:
   • The approximate dates you are available and the estimated time per week you are available. Remember that semester fellowships require at least 24 hours per week and a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, and summer fellowships require at least 40 hours per week and a minimum commitment of 11 weeks.
   • What you hope to gain from a fellowship at the Policy Institute.
   • What you can contribute to the Policy Institute as a fellow.
   • Policy Institute programs you are interested in and any experience in that area:
     1. Research and Policy Analysis - research and writing skills, social science, law, economics, or public policy, background encouraged.
     2. Public Information and Communications- design, communications, writing, database and marketing skills.
     3. Strategic Initiatives - Strong administrative and organizing skills. Depending upon the initiative, campaign experience or interest candidacy or campaign management; experience in family policy or issues; workplace organizing; or experience in religious organizing or issues.
2. Your Resume
3. Contact information for three references
4. A writing sample (1 or 2 pages)
5. Your college transcript

Do not fax or email your information.
Thank you! We appreciate your taking the time to apply and hope to hear from you soon.

______________________________________________________________

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: For Summer 2000, applications due April 28th, 2000 - early submissions recommended and desired start dates are May 12 and no later than June 15. Applications for Fall 2000 are due by July 15th.

WHAT IS THE POLICY INSTITUTE OF THE NATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN TASK FORCE?

The Policy Institute of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) is a think tank dedicated to strengthening movements for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality. The Policy Institute achieves this through 3 programs--Research and Policy Analysis; Public Information and Communications; and Strategic Initiatives. The Policy Institute generates groundbreaking reports and thought papers; distributes critical and accurate information to activists, elected officials and government agencies, the media, and progressive organizations; convenes strategy meetings; and develops new ideas for political and cultural advocacy.

The Policy Institute is located in New York City and is a program of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF), located in Washington, DC. NGLTF has worked to eliminate prejudice, violence and injustice against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people at the local, state and national level since its inception in 1973. As part of a broader social justice movement for freedom, justice and equality, NGLTF is creating a world that respects and celebrates the diversity of human expression and identity where all people may fully participate in society.

WHAT IS THE POLICY INSTITUTE'S RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM?

There are 3 main areas for fellows to concentrate:

• Policy, legal, and social science research on issues including: voting behavior and representation, racial and economic justice, aging issues, hate violence, workplace issues, health policy, and family policy. Issues vary based on research priorities. A research fellow will work closely with the Research and Policy Analysis Director to locate critical social science data and analyze policy issues affecting GLBT people.
• The Public Information and Communications program uses new technologies and public relations strategies to distribute the ideas and analyses of the Policy Institute to journalists, policy makers, academics and activists across the country. A fellow concentrating in this area will work closely with the Public Information Director to increase the breadth and depth of the Policy Institute's distribution network and assist in laying out public relations strategies for Policy Institute projects.
• The Strategic Initiatives program catalyzes the development of new strategies to advance the GLBT movement through the National Policy Roundtable; the National Religious Leadership Roundtable; the Racial and Economic Justice Initiative; the Training Initiative; the Family Policy Program; the Aging Initiative; and the Apuzzo Chair for Leadership In Public Policy. A fellow concentrating in this area will play a key role with a project leader to produce needed research, meeting organizing, and communications materials with initiative participants.

Course credit for the internship will depend on the policies of the particular institution the student is attending. It is the intern's responsibility to provide the Policy Institute with the proper paperwork necessary to receive course credit. The Policy Institute Intern Coordinator will provide an evaluation of the intern's work in accordance with the institution's standards and procedures.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF POLICY INSTITUTE RESEARCH FELLOWS?

Stipends of $400 per month are available to those willing to make a commitment of 24 hours per week and 40 hour a week internships provide an $650 per month stipend. Both summer and semester session internships require a 12 week commitment and can be full or part time.

Research Fellows are responsible for their own housing, living expenses, and any other costs. Since the Policy Institute of the NGLTF is a non-profit 501(c)3, we may qualify with certain schools to allow student work-study. Prospective interns should contact their campus Financial Aid office for details.

WHAT EXPERIENCE CAN A POLICY INSTITUTE INTERN RECEIVE?

Fellows will gain experience working at a progressive national think tank dedicated to ending discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people. Fellows are an integral part of producing the substantive work of the Policy Institute through various roles including administrative support, research projects, design and communications, writing, and participation in Policy Institute staff meetings. Fellows are given a high amount of responsibility and are directly supervised by a staff of nationally recognized researchers and policy strategists including; Urvashi Vaid, Esq.; Sean Cahill, Ph.D. in political science; Paula Ettelbrick, Esq.; Dave Fleischer, Esq.; and Jason Riggs.

APPLYING FOR POLICY INSTITUTE INTERNSHIPS:

Applicants must be:
Enrolled in a degree program at least half-time at a graduate or undergraduate institution, or a successful graduate of the same within the preceding 12 months.

Applicants should have:

• Demonstrated leadership in progressive and/or GLBT communities.
• Extensive skills in research and writing; communications, marketing and design; or experience working on campaigns, depending upon the area of concentration they are applying for.
• Knowledge of and commitment to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues.
• Desire to work in a multi-cultural environment where commitment to diversity based on race, ethnic origin, gender, age, sexual orientation and physical ability is an important institutional value.
• Computer proficiency in word processing, database work, email and Internet research.

1. Cover letter stating:
   • The approximate dates you are available and the estimated time per week .
   • Why you would like to be a Research Fellow for the Policy Institute.
   • What you hope to gain from a Policy Institute internship.
   • What you can contribute to the Policy Institute as an Research Fellow.
   • Policy Institute programs you are interested in and any experience in that area:
     1. Research and Policy Analysis - research and writing skills, social science, law, economics, or public policy, background encouraged.
     2. Public Information and Communications- design, communications, writing, database and marketing skills.
     3. Strategic Initiatives - Strong administrative and organizing skills. Depending upon the initiative, campaign experience or interest candidacy or campaign management; experience in family policy or issues; workplace organizing; or experience in religious organizing or issues.
2. Your Resume
3. Contact information for three references
4. A writing sample (1 or 2 pages)
5. Your college transcript

Policy Institute Internship Program
NGLTF Policy Institute
121 West 27th Street, #501
New York, NY 10001

Do not fax or email your information. Thank you! We appreciate your taking the time to apply and hope to hear from you soon.

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