Interested in working on Capitol Hill?

APA invites applications for the 2003- 04 Congressional Fellowship program, which sponsors up to five psychologists to serve as special legislative assistants on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee for one year. One fellowship is targeted for an individual with interests in education, testing and assessment issues and another for an individual with interest in HIV/AIDS or related health and behavior issues.

The fellowships enable psychologists to encourage more effective use of scientific knowledge in government, and to broaden the perceptions of the research, practice and governmental communities about the value of psychology-government interaction. Activities may include conducting legislative or oversight work, assisting in congressional hearings and debates, and preparing speeches and briefing materials.

Prospective fellows must demonstrate competence in scientific and/or professional psychology, and display sensitivity toward policy issues and a strong interest in applying psychological knowledge to national issues.

The deadline for applications is Jan. 1. For more information, visit APA's Public Policy Office Web site at www.apa.org/ppo/funding/homepage.html#fellows or contact the office at (202) 336-6062; e-mail: PPO.

Nominate your colleague for CLGBC Outstanding Achievement Awards

APA's Committee on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns (CLGBC) invites nominations for its Outstanding Achievement Awards, which recognize significant contributions from psychologists to the mission of the CLGBC.

The committee's mission is to:

* Study and evaluate how to best deal with the issues and concerns of lesbian, gay male and bisexual psychologists.

* Encourage objective and unbiased research in areas relevant to lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults and youth, and the social impact of such research.

* Examine the consequences of stereotypes about lesbian, gay male and bisexual adults and youth in clinical practice.

* Develop educational materials to distribute to psychologists and others.

* Recommend ways to integrate these issues into APA activities to further the cause of the civil and legal rights of lesbian, gay and bisexual psychologists within the profession.

The deadline for receipt of nominations is May 1. Nominees may have made significant contributions to CLGBC's mission either through direct CLGBC service or through independent work. The contributions may be of a scientific, professional, educational, leadership or political nature. All nominations should include a letter describing the specific achievements and contributions of the nominee of 500 words or fewer, a curriculum vitae, and names of three people who will provide reference letters.

Current members of CLGBC or staff of APA's Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns Program at the time of the award are not eligible for consideration. Send nominations and supporting materials to CLGBC Awards, Public Interest Directorate, at the APA address.

Apply now for APA's Minority Fellowship Program

APA's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is accepting applications for its fellowships in psychology and neuroscience. The programs are designed to stimulate research interest in ethnic-minority mental health, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS, and to provide financial support and mentoring to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees.

Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full time in doctoral programs at the time the fellowships are awarded (mental health and substance abuse services applicants must be in an APA-accredited programs), and demonstrate a commitment to a career in psychology related to research in ethnic-minority mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS or neuroscience.

MFP Fellowship applications will be accepted through Jan. 15.

Applicants may download an application from the MFP Web site at www.apa.org/mfp, request an application via e-mail at MFP, or write to APA/MFP Fellowship at the APA address.

Learn about policy through a yearlong internship

APA's Public Policy Office invites students to apply for its 2003- 04 Public Interest Policy Internship Program, which provides a graduate student intern with first-hand knowledge of the ways psychology research can inform public policy and the roles psychologists can play in public policy.

The intern spends one year in APA's Public Policy Office working on a broad range of public interest issues including children, youth and families, women, lesbian, gay and bisexual concerns, aging, ethnic minorities, AIDS, disabilities, media, and crime and violence. Activities include assisting in the preparation of briefing papers, testimony and other documents, and attending congressional hearings and coalition meetings.

Applicants must be enrolled in doctoral programs in psychology or a related discipline, in at least the third year of graduate training, and able to work 15 to 20 hours per week at APA headquarters in Washington, from September 2003 through August 2004. The internship provides a stipend of $14.50 per hour.

The deadline for applications is March 7. Applicants should submit the following materials: a current curriculum vitae that includes information about educational background and any relevant professional, public policy and legislative experience; a statement of 500 words or fewer expressing the applicant's interest in the internship and what he or she hopes to learn from the experience; and two letters of reference, including one from the applicant's academic department that confirms the applicant's enrollment and good standing with the college or university. Send materials to APA Public Policy Office/Public Interest Policy Internship Program at the APA address. For more information, visit APA's Public Policy Office Web site at www.apa.org/ppo/fuding/pifell.html or contact the office at (202) 336-6062; e-mail: PPO.

Don't miss an issue of the Monitor!

Member dues payments for 2003 must be returned to APA by Nov. 8 to ensure updated member records and continuous delivery of the Monitor on Psychology and American Psychologist. Paid membership also provides eligibility for APA Insurance Trust programs, use of the member journal credit on 2003 subscription orders and receipt of the APA membership card, which entitles members to discounts on consumer service programs.

Member journal orders must be returned to APA by Nov. 18 to ensure uninterrupted delivery of journal subscriptions.

Affiliate fees and journal orders must be returned by Nov. 18 to ensure continued benefits and subscriptions in 2003.

Questions about dues payments should be directed to Membership at the APA address; (800) 374-2721, (202) 336-5580; TDD: (202) 336-6123; e-mail: Membership Questions about journal orders should be directed to APA Subscriptions at (800) 374-2721, (202) 336-5600; fax: (202) 336-5568; e-mail: Subscriptions.

--J. CHAMBERLIN