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CCST S&T Policy Fellowship
Placing PhD Scientists into Policy Careers
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SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Training begins Nov. 1, 2024 (2025 class) | |
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The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is accepting applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.
As CCST S&T Policy Fellows, scientists, engineers, and social scientists spend one year in Sacramento working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor. Fellows get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of policymaking in the State of California—a dynamic arena that often sets policy trends for the United States and the world.
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Eligibility:
- PhD in science, social science, or engineering field* by Sept. 15, 2024
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US citizen or suitable work eligibility status (See FAQ for details.)
Compensation:
- Salary, paid-time off, health, dental, & vision benefits, reimbursements for approved professional development and relocation
Application Materials:
- Application, Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose, Two Letters of Recommendation
Deadline:
- March 1, 2024, 11:59 pm PST
Career Paths:
- Fellows work in a variety of careers, mostly policy related, following the Fellowship in state and federal government, at nonprofit institutions, academic institutions, federal laboratories, and more.
- Fellowship work can relate directly to their PhD, or serve as an opportunity to jump into completely new topics of interest.
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About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship:
The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program places PhD-level scientists, engineers, and social scientists in the California State Legislature, State Agencies, and Offices of the Governor for a year of public policy, leadership training, and public service—training scientific thinkers to be policy-savvy, while helping equip California’s decision makers with science-savvy staff.
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The California Council on Science and Technology is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature — making California's policies stronger with science and technology since 1988. We engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers — ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation. | | | | |
