Parliamentary Shadowing Scheme
Our parliamentary shadowing scheme offers early and mid-career ecologists the chance to gain an inside view of the policy world.
![Houses of Parliament](https://bes.brightminded.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/2519826199_869c081d4f_b.jpg)
Applications for the 2019 Parliamentary Shadowing scheme in Westminster are now closed.
Selection criteria
Eligibility is limited to ecologists who are:
Current BES members
Post-PhD
Selection is be based on:
Experience or willingness to actively communicate ecological research to policymakers
Strong scientific record for career status
Intent to share what is learned during the Fellowship with students and colleagues
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