Congressional Science Fellowship
The APS Congressional Science Fellowship places a physicist in Congress for a year to provide scientific expertise and gain policy experience.
Funder: American Physical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application) | March 2027 (Application portal deadline)
Funding Amounts: $91,000 stipend for one year, plus relocation, professional travel, and health insurance allowances.
Summary: Annual fellowship placing a physicist in a congressional office to provide scientific expertise and gain policy experience.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
The American Physical Society (APS) Congressional Science Fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a qualified APS member to work for one year as a legislative staffer in a U.S. congressional office or committee. The fellow brings scientific and technical expertise to inform national policy debates and decisions, while gaining firsthand experience in the legislative process, developing skills in negotiation, legislative analysis, and science communication. The program also offers access to a robust alumni network and encourages applications from early-career scientists, researchers from non-R1 institutions, and those from groups historically underrepresented in science and public service.
