{"id":23893,"date":"2025-09-06T18:19:22","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T23:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/?p=23893"},"modified":"2025-09-06T18:19:38","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T23:19:38","slug":"stpf-application-is-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medschool.vanderbilt.edu\/career-development\/2025\/09\/06\/stpf-application-is-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"STPF Application Is Now Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<table id=\"content\" class=\"mktoContainer\">\n<tbody>\n<tr id=\"content-module\" class=\"mktoModule\">\n<td id=\"body-text\" class=\"body-section mktoText\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">The AAAS Science &amp; Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) application officially opens September 1 for the <strong>2026\u201327 fellowship year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This cycle, in addition to placements in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government, we are introducing new opportunities for scientists to make an impact in policy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pathways to Policy Fellowship (PPF):<\/strong> The new Pathways to Policy Fellowship expands beyond government placements, offering fellows the chance to gain science policy experience in non-governmental organizations\u2014including non-profits, think tanks, and the private sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/em.stpf-aaas.org\/NjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikieR77Vs_BF80V4fx6fXfT8AZ6r9Q6DSuf65zMSsQvtowNj7PJG1pHLJK_4l8BNC2PUc= Click to follow link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fem.stpf-aaas.org%2FNjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikieR77Vs_BF80V4fx6fXfT8AZ6r9Q6DSuf65zMSsQvtowNj7PJG1pHLJK_4l8BNC2PUc%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckate.stuart%40vanderbilt.edu%7Cab0ceb15562448263eac08dde9816d35%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638923464299922950%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=YO7lRKFLiL3f5LEwLB%2BfMQF71UnzGaeIhSahR3aeB2A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"e7582acd-3a7f-4cb9-9026-eb77fbdd9d00\">Learn more about Pathways to Policy Fellowship<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Legislative Branch Cohort in AI (LB-AI):<\/strong> Applicants can now apply directly for the Legislative Branch Cohort in AI through the STPF application. Formerly known as the Rapid Response Cohort in AI, this program area places fellows in congressional offices and committees to contribute expertise at the intersection of AI and policy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a id=\"\" title=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fem.stpf-aaas.org%2FNjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikiQrdF2oWxfiyGJmCsu0pMckKyz0aNYQyTiWPjr-9tNddJbJq3RnpQjtRfCh3_BsI1lo%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckate.stuart%40vanderbilt.edu%7Cab0ceb15562448263eac08dde9816d35%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638923464299944763%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7Cj8AxA7nc%2Fd9xI1lMQA4xjupCMbh7flEJnuMKFt1p8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fem.stpf-aaas.org%2FNjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikiQrdF2oWxfiyGJmCsu0pMckKyz0aNYQyTiWPjr-9tNddJbJq3RnpQjtRfCh3_BsI1lo%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckate.stuart%40vanderbilt.edu%7Cab0ceb15562448263eac08dde9816d35%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638923464299944763%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7Cj8AxA7nc%2Fd9xI1lMQA4xjupCMbh7flEJnuMKFt1p8%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"d3d18cd2-8412-473e-95c5-d5df6f080b35\">Learn more about the Legislative Branch Cohort in AI<\/a><\/p>\n<p>STPF seeks nominees for the <strong>LB-AI cohort<\/strong> from a variety of disciplines, career stages, and current work sectors, including from industry. <a title=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fem.stpf-aaas.org%2FNjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikiY0pm3_R1HeFnWMF8VWC_lg2MhkiZlsHTYPSxLeT1YGWSDk_MPdhiGJ2tmd4MmKvZo4%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckate.stuart%40vanderbilt.edu%7Cab0ceb15562448263eac08dde9816d35%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638923464299967156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2F3ypCrW3GHrcjzP1s%2BsaYAfmL1Twz2yCj7waJz1hg3E%3D&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fem.stpf-aaas.org%2FNjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikiY0pm3_R1HeFnWMF8VWC_lg2MhkiZlsHTYPSxLeT1YGWSDk_MPdhiGJ2tmd4MmKvZo4%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckate.stuart%40vanderbilt.edu%7Cab0ceb15562448263eac08dde9816d35%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638923464299967156%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2F3ypCrW3GHrcjzP1s%2BsaYAfmL1Twz2yCj7waJz1hg3E%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"6aff557b-330b-4eaa-a6fb-05b82525a18f\">Nominate your colleague(s) for this extraordinary opportunity<\/a> to contribute meaningfully for a year in public service.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr id=\"cta-modulef46b2dac-6190-477c-81d9-550c8b770d96\" class=\"mktoModule\">\n<td class=\"cta-section\" bgcolor=\"#FFFFFF\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"button-td button-td-secondary\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#E95A28\"><a class=\"button-a button-a-secondary\" title=\"Original URL: https:\/\/em.stpf-aaas.org\/NjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikic2_vBpKp-hM_98LlppsjX6hD9TcJ_-B3Ic-x6MO14ibwKdSmz8oUGjRNRsuzp5hJWw= Click to follow link.\" href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fem.stpf-aaas.org%2FNjQ5LUlPUS04MzAAAAGcpWikic2_vBpKp-hM_98LlppsjX6hD9TcJ_-B3Ic-x6MO14ibwKdSmz8oUGjRNRsuzp5hJWw%3D&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ckate.stuart%40vanderbilt.edu%7Cab0ceb15562448263eac08dde9816d35%7Cba5a7f39e3be4ab3b45067fa80faecad%7C0%7C0%7C638923464299985240%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Xp3hbC08r2RPfKEMsl23xWU3jXVXMm8OuWmwB%2FVnkw4%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-outlook-id=\"0b4c7939-1d5d-499d-8a9e-7495e74ef058\">START YOUR APPLICATION <\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AAAS Science &amp; Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) application officially opens September 1 for the 2026\u201327 fellowship year. 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