SIAM Science Policy Fellowship Program
Forecasted
The SIAM Science Policy Fellowship Program trains early-career applied mathematicians in science policy, advocacy, and government engagement through immersive two-year fellowships by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Funder: Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (SIAM Science Policy Fellowship Program, projected)
Funding Amounts: 3–5 fellows selected per year; two-year fellowship; all travel and program costs covered by SIAM.
Summary: Immersive two-year fellowship for early-career researchers to develop skills in science policy, advocacy, and engagement with federal policymakers on behalf of the applied mathematics community.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The SIAM Science Policy Fellowship Program, administered by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), is a two-year fellowship designed to equip postdoctoral and early-career researchers in applied mathematics and computational science with hands-on experience in science policy and advocacy. Fellows participate in a blend of in-person and remote activities, including biannual meetings in Washington, D.C., training webinars, and direct engagement with congressional staff and federal agency officials. The program emphasizes building communication skills, understanding federal funding and legislative processes, and developing independent policy projects relevant to the mathematical sciences. Fellows serve as advocates for the applied mathematics community and gain exposure to the intersection of science, policy, and government decision-making.
