AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships 2025 (Stipend available) Deadline: 1 November, 2024

Applications are open for the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships 2025. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science & Technology Policy Fellowships provide opportunities for professional development and public service. The Fellowships are operated by AAAS as part of its mandate to “advance science and serve society.”

The aim is to foster scientifically informed, evidence-based policy and practice by engaging scientists and engineers from a broad range of disciplines, backgrounds and career stages to directly contribute their knowledge and analytical skills to the federal government; to learn first-hand about policymaking and implementation at the federal level; and to build leadership for a strong science and technology enterprise that benefits all people.

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships place Fellows in Congressional offices and executive branch agencies to provide the opportunity to increase the involvement and visibility of accomplished scientists and engineers in the public policy realm. At the Department of State and USAID, Fellows infuse scientific and technical expertise into myriad aspects of diplomacy and international development, from policy development and program planning to implementation and evaluation. Issues may include, but are certainly not limited to:

• Foreign policy and international trade, treaty engagement, and multilateral cooperation; 
• International aid, physical and human capacity building, scientific and engineering education and research, and development assistance; 
• Disaster preparedness and response; 
• Climate change, energy security, critical minerals, oceans, forests, wildlife trafficking, space, and the environment 
• Global health security, biotechnologies, terrorism and warfare prevention, conflict stabilization, and nonproliferation; 
• Critical and emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and international science and technology collaboration.

Benefits

• Serve yearlong assignments in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the federal government.
• Bridge the gap between science and policy by leveraging your analytical skills and mindset.
• Become a member of an influential network of fellows and alumni that’s more than 3,000 strong.
• Transform your career and gain a valuable insider’s understanding of how policy is shaped.
• Sharpen your communication and leadership skills.
• Receive a stipend of $75,000-100,000 per year, plus other support including health insurance, professional development, and targeted fellowship travel and training.

Eligibility

• Open to U.S. citizens who have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree at the time of application – or a master’s degree in engineering and at least three years of post-degree professional experience.
• Is committed to serving society.
• Have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibits integrity,, problem-solving ability, flexibility, and leadership qualities.
• Is not a federal employee or a full-time employee of AAAS.

Application

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For more information, visit AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships.