Government Relations Policy Fellowship
Forecasted
Government Relations Policy Fellowship supports SSA student and early-career members in congressional visits and committee service to build policy experience and advance advocacy for earthquake science.
Funder: Seismological Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 for Geo-CVD travel and lodging, plus $1,500 for Annual Meeting travel and complimentary registration
Summary: Supports SSA student and early-career members in congressional visits and committee service to advance earthquake science policy.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens residing in the U.S. and current SSA student or early-career members.
Description
The Seismological Society of America (SSA) Government Relations Policy Fellowship gives student and early-career members experience with policymaking and advocacy for earthquake science in Washington, DC. Established by SSA’s Board of Directors in February 2022, it combines financial support for the two-day Geosciences Congressional Visits Day (Geo-CVD) with service on the Board’s Government Relations Committee.
Fellows help identify legislative goals and issues that guide SSA’s government relations work. Geo-CVD includes a workshop on communication, congressional processes, relevant legislation, and federal agencies and programs, followed by escorted meetings with members of Congress and staff on Capitol Hill. The fellowship connects this congressional visit experience with ongoing committee participation and attendance at SSA’s Annual Meeting.
