Deadline: February 10, 2025
Applications are open for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Fellowship Program 2025. Every veterinarian possesses the skills needed to make a difference. The AVMA Fellowship Program is an unparalleled opportunity to shape public policy while enhancing your knowledge of the political process.
The American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) is the charitable arm of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), one of the oldest and largest veterinary medical organizations in the world. More than 105,000 member veterinarians worldwide are engaged in a wide variety of professional activities. The Foundation, founded in 1963, is headquartered in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Since its inception, AVMF has provided grants to help veterinarians help animals through education, animal welfare, disaster relief, and research programs.
Stipend
- The annual stipend for the 2025-2026 fellowship year is approximately $93,972, paid in 12 monthly installments.
- AVMA will reimburse each fellow up to $6,000 for individual health insurance premiums paid during the fellowship year. Proof of payment is required.
- Fellows are also eligible to receive the following:
- Up to $3,000 reimbursement for moving expenses for relocation to Washington, D.C.
- Up to $1,000 allowance for travel related to the fellowship.
Eligibility
- All AVMA member veterinarians are eligible to apply.
- Be a U.S. citizen.
- Be an AVMA member.
- Have an interest in public policy and/or politics, and in applying scientific knowledge to address societal and public policy issues.
- Possess strong persuasive writing skills, and be able to identify and articulate core scientific issues to a variety of audiences.
- Have strong interpersonal skills.
- Want to network with leaders in the nation’s political hub as well as stakeholder groups.
- Abide by the AAAS Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows Ethics Policy as well as the House or Senate ethics policies pertaining to their fellowship placement.
Application
The application package must also include:
- A letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae
- A letter of support from the applicant’s local, state, specialty or allied veterinary medical association*
- Two letters of reference from professional colleagues*
- A personal statement (750-word limit) describing your qualifications, commitment to veterinary medicine and reasons for pursuing the fellowship.
*Letters must be submitted in an envelope sealed by the writer or emailed directly from the writer.
Send completed applications by February 10, 2025 to:
AVMA Fellowship Program
American Veterinary Medical Association
Governmental Relations Division
400 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 675
Washington, D.C. 20001
[email protected]
For more information, visit AVMA Fellowship.
