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2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Grad Fellowship Program now open

Jun 25, 2025, 12:31 PM

T‍he application for the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in D.C., learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy experts. This year’s Fellowship will run from March 2 – May 22, 2026.

International students already based in the United States are welcome, and we encourage those with strong interest but limited experience in policy to apply.

Application Deadline:
August 20, 2025, 11:59 PM ET (DC Time)
Learn More & Apply
The Mirzayan Fellowship provides the opportunity to:

  • Spend 12 weeks in Washington, D.C.
  • Work with a National Academies program team
  • Be paired with a mentor from their assigned host unit
  • Learn about science and technology policy
  • Network with experts from around the country
  • Join a cohort and alumni network of driven, like-minded individuals
Register for our informational webinar on July 16, 2:00 PM ET to learn more about the program and the application process and to ask any questions you might have.

Contact us at MirzayanFellowship@nas.edu with questions.
About the Program

The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is a full-time hands-on training and educational program that provides early-career individuals with the opportunity to spend 12 weeks at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, D.C. Mirzayan Fellows will spend their time paired with a National Academies unit and mentor, learning about science and technology policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the nation. This Mirzayan Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to obtain the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels.

This year, the Mirzayan Fellowship will run from March 2 – May 22, 2026.

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