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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Gulf Research Program of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is accepting applications for its 2017 <a href="http://www.nas.edu/gulf/fellowships/early-career/index.htm">early-career research fellowships</a> and <a href="http://www.nas.edu/gulf/fellowships/science-policy/index.htm">science policy fellowships</a>. These fellowships offer early-career researchers and professionals in<span style='background:white'> the social and behavioral sciences, health and medicine, engineering and physical sciences, earth and life sciences, and relevant interdisciplinary fields</span> a unique opportunity to focus on leadership development while conducting research or work that is relevant to the mission and goals of the Gulf Research Program. Learn more and apply at <a href="http://www.nationalacademies.org/gulf/fellowships">www.nationalacademies.org/gulf/fellowships</a>. Applications are due by 5pm ET on February 22, 2017.<b> </b> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please help us spread the word about this opportunity by sharing this announcement with your network.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Gulf Research Program<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>500 Fifth Street NW, Washington, DC 20001<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.nationalacademies.org/gulf">www.nationalacademies.org/gulf</a> | Sign up to receive <a href="http://www.nationalacademies.org/gulf/enews/index.html">email updates</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>