Science Policy Resources
Get Involved!
Find Your Rep
Find your local representative and learn about their stances on science policy issues.
NSPN
Join the National Science Policy Network for many more resources and to get involved in science policy locally.
One-Pager Program
Write scientific memos for IL Representatives, in collaboration with Northwestern U SPOT.
More ways to get involved...
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): Focus Areas
American Chemical Society (ACS): Advocacy Toolkit
American Physical Society (APS): Advocacy Dashboard
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB): Advocacy Toolkit
Geological Society of America (GSA): Capitol Hill Outreach
Fellowships
There are a variety of policy opportunities sponsored by federal and state governments, universities, foundations, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and international organizations.
For Current Students...
The Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program
Johns Hopkins Science Policy Group List of U.S. Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
For Post-Grads...
AAAS Science & Technology Fellowships
US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy (STP) Program
American Psychological Association Congressional Fellowship
Johns Hopkins Science Policy Group List of U.S. Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
Congressional Research Services Internship
Careers in Science Policy
CCST Guide
Policy Careers for Scientists guide from the California Council on Science and Technology.
NSPN
For fellowships, conferences, readings, and more, see the National Science Policy Network’s list of resources.
Frontiers
Scientist’s Guide for Engaging in Policy in the United States by the Frontiers in Marine Science.