Every year, California decisionmakers must make critical decisions on a number of complex and dynamic issues, such as the state’s water supply, energy grid, and public health. To help address such issues, the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program recruits and trains a cohort of fifteen PhD scientists and engineers to spend one year working in Sacramento, CA, with the California State Legislature and Executive Branch.
Fellows will have a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of policymaking in the state of California. Fellows will evaluate complex scientific issues and interpret data while tackling the responsibilities of full-time staffers.
Eligibility: To be eligible for the Policy Fellows program, candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- Degree: PhD or equivalent needed by Sept. 15, 2024
- Residency: US citizen or suitable immigration status
Award amount: Base salary is $66,560. CCST offers paid-time off, health, dental, and vision benefits, and reimbursements for approved professional development and travel expenditures. In addition, CCST will reimburse up to $4,000 in relocation costs for moves over 50 miles.
Where: Sacramento, CA
When: 1 year
Applications Due: Register in January and submit application March 1 (annually)
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