Congressional Fellowship - Biophysical Society
The Biophysical Society Congressional Fellowship places a biophysicist in a year-long, hands-on policy role in Congress, offering direct legislative and science-policy experience.
Funder: Biophysical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (reference letters) | January 2027 (degree conferral for eligibility)
Funding Amounts: One-year fellowship; includes salary, travel stipend, and health insurance allowance.
Summary: One BPS member annually is sponsored for a year-long Congressional policy fellowship on Capitol Hill, gaining direct legislative experience.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship required; PhD in biophysics or related field by January 2027.
Description
The Biophysical Society’s Congressional Science & Technology Policy Fellowship offers a unique opportunity for scientists to work directly as a staff member in a U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, or Congressional Committee office for one year. Fellows gain practical experience in science policy, participate in a two-week AAAS orientation, and contribute to the legislative process. The program is ideal for early-career researchers interested in public policy and is well-suited for those taking an academic sabbatical or a leave of absence from industry. The fellowship is administered in partnership with the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships.
