Science Policy Associate Scheme for Research Fellows: Guidance Notes

The scope of the activities during the secondment will be agreed between the Research Fellow and the relevant host organisation; however, as a Policy Associate you will have the opportunity to: • Receive first-hand experience of how scientific research and other evidence inform the policy making process • Develop networks with policy organisations and officials in areas allied to your research int. [...] The Royal Society will only increase the value of the award to cover these expenses up to a maximum of £3,000. [...] The Royal Society may also ask them to give a presentation or public talk, and to share their secondment experience with delegates at the Society’s Policy Primer course, which acts as a stepping stone to the Policy Associates secondment scheme Termination If you wish to terminate your secondment before the agreed end date, you must discuss this with the host organisation and inform the Royal Socie. [...] Completing the application form The application can be completed by using the navigation tabs on the application summary page, with each page categorised as follows: • Contact details • Area of expertise • Previous science policy interactions and interests • Statement of participation and secondment preferences • Head of Department’s Approval A full list of question fields to be completed as part. [...] You will only be able to submit your application for approval by the Royal Society once all sections of the application form have been marked as complete, and your participants have marked their work as complete (please check the status of participants under the participants tab on the application form summary page).