‘Career Options: Science Policy’
Join Life Science TN for a Day on the Hill and Legislative Reception, March 27-28, 2023, Nashville, TN
Mar. 2, 2023—Join us in Nashville for a chance to advocate on behalf of our industry to state legislators, enjoy featured receptions to network with your fellow colleagues, and promote impactful policies for the future of Tennessee’s life science community. Be a voice for the bioscience industry and join Life Science TN for it’s Day on the...
The AAAS CASE workshop is back in 2023 and Vanderbilt will sponsor 4 grad students to attend
Jan. 27, 2023—Vanderbilt University will be selecting and sponsoring up to four graduate students to attend the 2023 Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) workshop in Washington, D.C., from March 26-29, 2023. Hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the CASE workshop is an opportunity for students in STEM and social science disciplines...
LifeScience TN BioTN Academic Alliance is seeking new leadership
Dec. 16, 2022—Are you Interested in the life sciences industry, policy or advocacy? The Life Science Tennessee BioTN Academic Alliance needs new leadership to help coordinate activities in middle TN The mission of the Life Science Tennessee BioTN Academic Alliance is to bring life science graduate students and post-doctoral researchers together to create opportunities for entrepreneurship, career development,...
2024 class California Science + Technology + Policy Fellowships
Nov. 10, 2022—Offered by the California Council on Science and Technology (CCST), the CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellowship places professional scientists and engineers in the California State Legislature for one-year appointments. The program is designed to enable Fellows to work hands-on with policymakers in addressing complex scientific issues as well as assume all the other legislative...
CASE Post-Election Virtual Workshop
Nov. 2, 2022—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) invites you to participate in the CASE Post- Election virtual workshop on Monday, November 14 from 1pm to 3:30pm ET. To attend the event, please register here. The workshop will be followed by a science communication session- Golden Goose Award Nominations: Advocate through Telling the Stories...
Presidential Management Fellowship program application open- great for transitioning to government
Sep. 15, 2022—The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Class of 2023 Application opened today, Tuesday, September 13, 2022, and runs until Tuesday, September 27, 2022 (opening and closing at Noon Eastern Time). The announcement can be found on USAJOBS (www.USAJOBS.gov) by searching for “Presidential Management Fellows” or by clicking the following direct link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/676956000. Eligible individuals can apply...
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF): Applications now OPEN!
Aug. 31, 2022—The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is the largest general scientific society in the world. The fellowship program offers hands-on opportunities to apply your scientific knowledge and technical skills to important societal challenges. As a fellow, you will serve a yearlong assignment in a selected area of the executive, legislative, or judicial...
NIH OSP Now Recruiting for Multiple Job Opportunities
Aug. 16, 2022—Do you like a fast-paced environment where your work has a direct impact on the health of the Nation? If so, a career in the NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) might be the place for you. OSP leads in the development of new research policies and programs for some of the most pressing biomedical...
Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program 2023 Applications
Aug. 11, 2022—Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine welcomes applications for its Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program. The application period is now open! The deadline to apply is **October 31, 2022**, and the 2023 session will last from **March 6** until **May 23**. The Program...
Apply now for the 2022 Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look
Aug. 4, 2022—If you’re interested in a career in science policy, you won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to participate in an expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for Federal STEM Policy and Advocacy: An Inside the Beltway Look. FEDERAL STEM POLICY & ADVOCACY: AN INSIDE THE BELTWAY LOOK OCTOBER 13-14, 2022 WASHINGTON, D.C. Hosted by the Vanderbilt University...
ASPIRE Internship: Life Science Tennessee Workforce Development and Policy Intern, in person and remote, Nashville TN
Apr. 4, 2022—ASPIRE Internship Life Science Tennessee Workforce Development and Policy Intern 618 Church Street, Suite 210 Nashville, TN 37219 Life Science Tennessee (LifeSciTN) is a statewide, non-profit, member organization whose mission is to advance and grow the life science industry in Tennessee through advocacy, partnerships, and alignment with economic and workforce development. Members include companies, universities, research...
Various open science policy positions at professional organizations in the DC area
Jan. 26, 2022— New Legislative Analyst, AAMC The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) seeks a Legislative Analyst who, in collaboration with the Senior Director, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs, will supervise, track, and analyze activities of Congress and federal agencies primarily related to health equity, diversity, and inclusion policies as well as other education, student financial aid,...
Research!America Science Policy Fellowship
Jan. 24, 2022—Research!America has an opening for a Science Policy Fellow with a PhD or other terminal degree. Please submit your materials by Monday, January 31, 2022. Research America’s Mission The Research!America alliance advocates for science, discovery, and innovation to achieve better health for all. We advocate for a federal policy climate that helps empower our nation’s biomedical and health...
AAI is currently accepting applications for the 12th year of the AAI Public Policy Fellows Program (PPFP)
Jan. 13, 2022—Deadline Approaching for 2022-2023 AAI Public Policy Fellows Program Applications Twelfth Year of Public Policy Program for Early Career Scientists! Do you want to learn more about science policy and how critical funding decisions are made by federal legislators and Administration officials? Have you wondered whether — and how — you might be able to...
Internship: Summer 2022 Internship with Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations
Dec. 10, 2021—The summer intern will support our office’s efforts to promote a number of Vanderbilt University’s priorities, which include research policy and higher education policy. The ideal candidate would have a strong interest in the federal policy process and issues of interest to the university. Strong writing and critical thinking skills are a must! The summer...
Early Career Science Policy Accelerator with the National Science Policy Network (NSPN)
Dec. 8, 2021—To meet this moment when the country faces critical challenges such as COVID-19, climate change, and intensified competition with U.S. leadership in science, technology, and innovation, we are working together with the National Science Policy Network (NSPN) to identify a cohort of early career researchers — new, diverse voices — to generate a compelling set of actionable...
Science policy-related internships and fellowships
Nov. 8, 2021—Are you interested in a career in science policy? Check out these terrific lists of internships and fellowships for scientists who want to transition into science policy. https://www.science-policy.net/getting-involved–careers.html https://ccst.us/wp-content/uploads/CCST-Alumni-Science-Policy-Career-Guide-Feb-2020.pdf https://scipolnetwork.org/page/scipol-guide
Internship Outside of ASPIRE: VU’s Office of Federal Relations Summer Internship Information Sessions Nov 11 & Nov 15, 2021
Nov. 4, 2021—The Vanderbilt University Office of Federal Relations (OFR) offers a summer internship each year; as we gear up for the next cycle of applications, we’ll be hosting two virtual information sessions in the coming weeks Our summer intern will support our office’s efforts to promote a number of Vanderbilt University’s priorities, which include research policy...
PhD Career Stories: Two Panels on Career Paths in Science Policy
Sep. 30, 2021—This month, the BRET Career Development ASPIRE Program is joining with the Vanderbilt and VUMC Offices of Federal Relations and other campus partners to bring you two virtual panels about career paths in science policy. The first virtual panel features science policy professionals who work for advocacy organizations, Congress, and government relations firms. The second...
Registration now open for 2021 Virtual AAAS-CASE workshop for PhD students interested in science policy
Aug. 30, 2021—The AAAS Office of Government Relations is pleased to announce the 2021 Virtual CASE Workshop, which will take place September 23-24. As the Workshop is virtual, registration is FREE and open to all STEM undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdocs. The CASE Workshop is an exciting opportunity to learn from science policy and advocacy experts about...