WV STeP Fellowship Application

Thank you for your interest in applying to the WV STeP Fellowship! Please make sure to review the Fellowship Information before applying. We can't wait to hear from you!

Provided below are a list of items that you will need to submit for consideration:

  • a cover letter;

  • personal statement addressing the questions below;

  • your resume/CV;

  • contact information (email, phone number) for 3 professional references;

  • an existing writing sample, ideally one for a non-technical audience. The writing sample should not exceed 2 double-spaced pages or 1 single-spaced page.

In your personal statement, please address the following questions:

  • Why are you interested in this fellowship program?

  • What connection, if any, do you have to Appalachia?

  • What background, education, experiences, and expertise can you bring to the fellowship, both in your S&T field and in policy? Provide 1 - 2 brief examples that may be relevant to your work as a fellow, and your role and accomplishments in those efforts. This might include activities with community groups, professional associations, advisory and editorial committees, nonprofit organizations, outreach and teaching to non-scientific audiences, etc.

  • What broad areas of science and technology policy topics are of interest to you? (e.g., energy, environment, education, workforce, health, and transportation). Why are they of interest?

  • What are your near- and long-term career goals, and how do you envision the fellowship will help you achieve those goals?