2003 Request for NASA's Fellowship Program

This is the annual request for nominations for NASA's Fellowship Program.

Center management should choose individuals for this program who are expected to take on roles of broader responsibility upon their return to the Center (this does not imply a promotion) since the Fellowship Program is an Agency-wide leadership development program designed to support NASA's succession planning strategy. This may include increased responsibility, new assignments on Center or Agency teams, or other opportunities in which the returning participant can use and share his/her expanded learning and experience. Timing of these developmental experiences is critical to assuring maximum return on investment and employee effectiveness.

This is a highly competitive program. The GSFC Executive Development Advisory Panel (EDAP) will review applications on August 20, the Center Director approves the recommendations and forwards them to the Agency Executive Development Education Panel (EDEP) for final review and selections. Final selections will be based on the needs of the Agency, the demonstrated potential of the nominees, and the match of the individual needs with program objectives.

NASA Fellowship Program: Target Audience: GS-13 - SES
The NASA Fellowship Program provides high potential employees with the opportunity to attend world-class academic programs as a means of enhancing their management and leadership capabilities. These programs provide an excellent opportunity for participants to study and work with individuals Government-wide, nationally with industry participants, and globally with international students.

All documents, information and forms related to this call are electronically available through the NASA Fellowship Program page located at http://nasapeople.nasa.gov/training/fellowship/fellowship.htm.

NASA Form 1591 has been created in Microsoft Word on the OHR Homepage for your convenience at http://ohr.gsfc.nasa.gov/Forms/home.htm.

The eligibility criteria and requirements for Fellowship programs can be found on Page 7 of the NASA Fellowship Program Guide. The Agency-wide EDEP has approved a number of changes to NASA's Fellowship Program this year. Please review the NASA Fellowship Program Guide thoroughly before completing the application form.

Applications for the program are due to Janice Gelder in the Leadership and Organization Development Office, Code 111, by August 13, 2003. Applications received after this date or not meeting application requirements will not be considered.

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the Fellowship Coordinator, Janice Gelder, at (301) 286-5025 or via email at Janice.G.Gelder@nasa.gov.