The ACS Congressional Fellowship Program places two fellows each year as staff members in the office of a Senator, Representative, or Committee. As part of a broader effort administered by AAAS that places more than 30 scientists per year in Congress, the program has two main goals: (1) to provide policy-makers with high-quality information about science-related issues, and (2) to educate scientists about how government works and how science policy is made. Fellows work on the Congressional staff of their choice; placement support is provided by ACS and AAAS. Fellows typically serve as legislative assistants, advising on a range of science policy issues and interacting with constituents.
Stipend: $79,720–90,350 per year (based on experience and government salary rates), along with other support, including reimbursement for health care insurance. Learn more
Length: One year, renewable for a second year
Where: The office of a Senator, Representative, or Congressional Committee
Applications due: January 15 (annual review)
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