Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
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Science & Technology Policy Fellowships support scientists and engineers in yearlong federal policy assignments that apply their expertise to societal challenges and strengthen evidence-informed policy.
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Funder: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $101,401–$131,826 annual stipend for a one-year fellowship, with an optional second renewal year
Summary: Fellowships give scientists and engineers firsthand federal policymaking experience while applying their expertise to societal challenges.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and cannot be federal employees or have paid employment or engagements with AAAS.
Description
The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) provide scientists and engineers with an educational and public-service opportunity to learn firsthand about federal policymaking. Fellows apply their scientific knowledge, technical expertise, and analytical skills through yearlong assignments in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the federal government in Washington. The program aims to strengthen public policy through consideration of scientific evidence.
AAAS seeks fellows from a broad range of disciplines, backgrounds, and career stages, from recent doctoral graduates to faculty on sabbatical and retired scientists. The fellowship combines hands-on policy work with professional development in government, leadership, communication, networking, and career strategies. It builds a network of policy-savvy scientists and engineers who use their expertise across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry.
