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.

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