Geological Society of America: Congressional Science Fellowship

Summary: 

1-year fellowship for graduate students focusing in geoscience as a staff member for a Member of Congress or congressional committee.

Application Deadline Date: 
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Lower Limit Amount ($): 
72,000
Academic Area: 

Earth Sciences

Description: 

GSA and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are among more than 20 science and engineering organizations that sponsor a Congressional Fellow each year.

Award Purpose: 
Internship
Year In School: 
Masters
PhD
Post Doctoral
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

US Citizen or Permanent resident

Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 

If you are a geoscientist with a broad scientific background, experience applying scientific knowledge to societal challenges, and a passion for helping shape the future of the geoscience profession, GSA and the USGS invite your application. The fellowship is open to GSA members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A Ph.D. at the time of appointment or a master’s degree in engineering plus five years of professional experience is required.

Specializations: 
Business and the Environment
Climate Change Science and Solutions
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Energy and the Environment
Environmental Policy Analysis
Forestry
Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry
People, Equity, and the Environment
Water Resource Science & Management
Urban
Date Updated: 
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Recurring: 
Annual - January
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Other
Amount: 
72000