Grant opportunity
AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowships 2027-2028
AAAS places scientists and engineers in federal policymaking environments where they contribute technical expertise and learn how public policy is developed and implemented.
- Funder
- American Association for the Advancement of Science
- Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Nov 1, 2026
- Award
- Year-long policy fellowship with stipend and professional benefits under AAAS programme terms
- Applicant
- Scientists and engineers who meet the programme's degree, citizenship or residency and professional eligibility requirements for a federal policy placement.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology and Public Policy
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 3, 2026
Call summary
Overview
AAAS places scientists and engineers in federal policymaking environments where they contribute technical expertise and learn how public policy is developed and implemented.
Who can apply
Scientists and engineers who meet the programme's degree, citizenship or residency and professional eligibility requirements for a federal policy placement.
What it supports
- Federal science and technology policy.
- Evidence-informed policymaking.
- Professional leadership and public service.
Funding and duration
- Selected fellows receive the stipend and benefits stated for their programme area.
- The 2027-2028 fellowship year begins in September 2027.
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Nov 1, 2026
How to apply
Create an account on the AAAS fellowship platform and submit a complete application by 1 November 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
AAAS places scientists and engineers in federal policymaking environments where they contribute technical expertise and learn how public policy is developed and implemented. The application opened on 1 August 2026, with interviews and placement decisions continuing through spring 2027. Applicants should use the official call page for the definitive eligibility rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
Scientists and engineers who meet the programme's degree, citizenship or residency and professional eligibility requirements for a federal policy placement.
Funding and benefits
Selected fellows receive the stipend and benefits stated for their programme area.
The 2027-2028 fellowship year begins in September 2027.
Themes and supported activities
Federal science and technology policy.
Evidence-informed policymaking.
Professional leadership and public service.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Applications close 1 November 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET: Nov 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Create an account on the AAAS fellowship platform and submit a complete application by 1 November 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.