Student Science Policy Award
Forecasted
The Student Science Policy Award from the American Society of Mammalogists trains graduate students in mammalogy to engage in science policy and advocacy through an immersive experience in Washington, D.C.
Funder: American Society of Mammalogists
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 3-day, expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for up to two graduate students; includes airfare, hotel, training, and a one-year BioScience subscription.
Summary: Supports graduate students in mammalogy to participate in science policy training and advocacy in Washington, D.C.
Description
The award, presented by the American Society of Mammalogists in partnership with the American Institute of Biological Sciences, provides graduate students with a unique, immersive experience in science policy at the national level. Recipients participate in a three-day, expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., which includes hands-on policy and communications training, as well as meetings with congressional policymakers and federal agency scientists. The program aims to foster leadership and communication skills among graduate students interested in mammalogy and science policy, promoting the importance of federal investment in the biological sciences.
