AFRLI36-281 — Fellows And Science And Engineering Early Career Awards Program

AFRLI36-281 governs policy, eligibility, nominations, and selections for AFRL Fellows and early career awards.

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  • Publication number: AFRLI36-281
  • Title: FELLOWS AND SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING EARLY CAREER AWARDS PROGRAM
  • Date: 2022-06-23

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The publication covers AFRL Fellows and Science and Engineering Early Career Award nominations, assessment, selection, ceremonies, and award packages. Compliance with the publication is mandatory, and the AFRL Vice Commander holds authority to waive its requirements.

Applies to: It applies to all personnel assigned to AFRL.

Topics covered

  • AFRL Fellows nominations
  • Science and Engineering Early Career Awards
  • Nomination package requirements
  • Nominee assessment factors
  • Award selection
  • Ceremony and awards

Questions and answers

Who is eligible for the AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career Award?

The AFRL ECA recognizes exceptional scientific or engineering accomplishments of AFRL S&Es who have been assigned to AFRL for no more than seven years and have no more than 15 years since the award of their bachelor’s degree in a science, technical, engineering or mathematics discipline.

Who has authority to waive AFRLI36-281 requirements?

The authority to waive requirements in this publication resides with the AFRL Vice Commander.

How are waiver requests submitted under AFRLI36-281?

Submit requests for waivers through the chain of command to the Publication OPR for non-tiered compliance items.

How must records created under AFRLI36-281 be handled?

Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained IAW Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program and disposed of IAW the Air Force Records Information Management System Records Disposition Schedule.

What is the AFRL Commander responsible for in the awards program?

AFRL/CC is responsible for making final AFRL Fellows and AFRL Science and Engineering Early Career Award selections.

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