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Science and Technology Policy Fellowships

 

Description

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers to learn first-hand about policymaking while contributing their knowledge and analytical skills to the federal policymaking process. Fellows serve yearlong assignments in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government in Washington. Each year, the program adds to a growing corps over 3,000 strong of policy-savvy leaders working across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry to serve the nation and the world. Fellows receive a stipend, professional training/travel, professional development program, health insurance, and relocation assistance. Fellowship areas include: Executive Branch Fellowship, Judicial Branch Fellowship, Legislative Branch Fellowship, and Roger Revelle Fellowship in Global Stewardship.

 

Eligiblity Information

Academic Level:
Masters, PhD, Post Doctorate, Recently Graduated

Age minimum or maximum:*
No

Open to international students:
No

Required to demonstrate financial need:

Discipline Area(s):
Engineering

Demographic Information (preferred or required):

Award type:

Amount Awarded:
$25,000 and above
Other: $75,000-$100,000 plus health, relocation, and travel stipend

 

Application Information:

Application Deadline:
November

Date application is available:
May

USC endorsement required:
No

Award Details:

Is there an interview:
Yes

Approximate date finalists are notified:
February

Approximate date selected candidates are notified:
April

Average number of applications received:

Number awarded:

Sponsor:

American Association for the Advancement of Science

 

Contact Information:

Primary Contact:
AAAS

Position:

Phone:
202-326-6400

Email:

Website:
https://www.aaas.org/program/science-technology-policy-fellowships

Address:
1200 New York Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20005
United States