California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships
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Academic Level: Graduate Students (PhD)
Postdoc & Early Career
Faculty & Administrators
Description: Every year, California decision makers must make critical decisions on a number of complex and dynamic issues facing our state, such as the state's water supply, energy grid, and public health. To help address this, the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program annually recruits and trains a cohort of fifteen PhD scientists and engineers to spend one year working in Sacramento, directly serving decision makers within the California State Legislature and Executive Branch.
During their year of public service, these scientific minds get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of policymaking in the state of California. CCST Science Fellows work alongside decision makers to evaluate complex scientific issues and interpret data, while tackling the responsibilities of full-time staffers.
The CCST Science Fellows program is a win-win for California. These talented individuals gain valuable experience and training in public policy and leadership. In turn, state decision makers are given access to science-savvy staff who can inform policy discussions with scientific perspectives and expertise.
Please explore our website to learn more about the California Science and Technology Fellowships and to complete the application and instructions. If, after looking, you are unable to find an answer to your questions please email us at jeffery.song@ccst.us.
Application Deadline: 3/31/2023
Participating Institution(s):This program has
16 participating institutions.
(Click an institution to see all programs it hosts)California Council on Science and Technology (Lead)California State University, Channel IslandsCalifornia State University, ChicoCalifornia State University, Dominguez HillsCalifornia State University, East BayCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, FullertonCalifornia State University, Los AngelesCalifornia State University, Long BeachCalifornia State University, Monterey BayCalifornia State University, NorthridgeCalifornia State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, San MarcosCalifornia State University, StanislausStanford UniversityUniversity of California System Program Materials:This Program can be Described by:Academic Disciplines:
Anthropology & Archaeology
Economics
International Studies
Law & Government
Policy
Political Science
Sociology
STEM Fields
Keywords:
Science Policy
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