Policy Fellowships: Breaking Into US Policy

“AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy (STP) Fellowship allows scientists and engineers to gain first-hand policy experience by serving for 1-2 years in the executive, legislative, or judicial branches of the federal government. --- Outline: (00:20) Introduction (03:45) Why you should consider the AAAS STPF (05:24) Why you might not like the AAAS STPF (08:01) What's the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowship like? (08:06) What type of work do you do? (09:20) Congressional track (10:55) Executive branch track (11:55) Can I do work that is relevant to emerging technology policy? (12:47) Having a successful fellowship (16:23) What can I do after the fellowship? (17:33) How does the fellowship compare with other opportunities? (18:45) Salary and benefits (20:30) Renewing the fellowship after the first year (21:35) Becoming a AAAS S&T Policy Fellow (21:40) Eligibility (23:01) Positions sponsored by partner societies (24:56) Application process and interviews (26:37) Placement process (26:53) Executive branch fellows (28:44) Congressional fellows (29:40) Orientation (30:13) Resources --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 5 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: July 10th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/aaas-science-and-technology-policy-fellowship [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/aaas-science-and-technology-policy-fellowship?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration]

“US Google Public Policy Fellowship” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

A summer or semester-long fellowship for college and graduate students offering part-time and full-time opportunities at tech policy think tanks and industry groups in Washington, DC. --- Outline: (01:00) Why you should consider the Google Public Policy Fellowship (02:30) Eligibility (03:05) Fellowship structure and experience (03:10) What is the time commitment? (03:32) Where can you work as a fellow? (04:34) What type of work do you do during your placement? (05:48) What are the salary and benefits? (06:08) What are the options after the fellowship? Can I stay at the host organization? (06:30) What are professional development opportunities? (07:07) Can I do work that is relevant to emerging technology policy? (07:21) Becoming a Google Public Policy Fellow (07:25) How selective is the fellowship (07:56) What does the application process involve? (08:39) What qualities does the fellowship look for? --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. --- Last updated: October 31st, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/google-public-policy-fellowship [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/google-public-policy-fellowship?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration]

“STPI Science Policy Fellowship” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

A 2-year full-time science and technology policy fellowship with US executive branch offices for recent college graduates. --- Outline: (01:24) Who is eligible? (02:15) The STPI Science Policy Fellow experience (02:20) Which government offices do you work for? (03:39) What type of work do you do? (04:37) Who are your coworkers? (05:53) What are the salary and benefits? (06:43) Can you stay in government afterward? (07:37) What are professional development opportunities? (08:41) Can I do work that is relevant to emerging technology policy? (10:24) What are potential downsides of the fellowship? (12:13) Becoming a STPI Science Policy Fellow (12:17) How selective is the Science Policy Fellowship? (13:02) What does the application process involve? (13:24) Written application (14:27) Interview (15:06) In-person interview (18:06) What qualities does the Science Policy Fellowship look for? (20:24) Further reading --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. The original text contained 2 footnotes which were omitted from this narration. --- Last updated: February 25th, 2025 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/stpi [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/stpi?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration]

“Scoville Peace Fellowship” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

A 6-9 month full-time security policy fellowship with DC-based NGOs and think tanks for early-career bachelor’s or master’s graduates. --- Outline: (00:15) Summary: Why you should consider the Scoville Fellowship (00:58) Who is eligible? (01:58) Why you might not want to apply (02:35) The Scoville experience (02:38) When does the fellowship take place? (03:11) What types of work do you do during your placement? (07:11) Which organizations host Scoville Fellows? (08:05) What are the salary and benefits? (09:16) What do Fellows go on to do after their fellowship? Can you stay on at the host organization? (10:26) What activities besides work are involved in the fellowship? (11:58) How the Scoville Fellowship compares with other opportunities (13:25) Becoming a Scoville Fellow (13:28) How selective is the Scoville Fellowship (13:57) What does the application process involve? (14:01) Initial Application (15:02) Finalist (15:52) Host organization selection (16:36) What qualities does the Scoville Fellowship look for? --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. --- Last updated: May 13th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/scoville [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/scoville?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration]

“TechCongress Fellowship” by Horizon Institute for Public Service

TechCongress offers 10-12 month bipartisan full-time congressional fellowships for early- to mid-career professionals with technical experience. No prior policy experience is required. --- Outline: (01:09) Why you should consider the TechCongress Fellowship (02:16) Eligibility (04:13) Fellowship structure and experience (04:18) Structure and timelines (06:41) Where can you work in Congress? (07:12) What type of work do you do during your placement? (08:55) What are the salary and benefits? (10:01) What are professional development opportunities? (10:51) What are (government) opportunities after the fellowship? (11:46) Can I do work that is relevant to emerging technology policy? (12:10) What are potential downsides of the fellowship? (13:11) Becoming a TechCongress Fellow (13:14) What does the application process involve? (14:02) Applications tips (15:23) What qualities does the fellowship look for? (16:01) Appendix: Helpful resources --- If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form [https://airtable.com/appqcwYjLEfQEGL72/shrp5nuyyR0N1wg5V?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Policy+Career+Interest+Form], and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests. --- Last updated: July 10th, 2024 Source: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/techcongress [https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/techcongress?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_content=Source+URL+in+episode+description&utm_campaign=ai_narration]