American Geosciences Institute (AGI): William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship

Summary: 

12-month fellowship (starting September 1, 2025) in Washington, D.C., working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or congressional committee.

12 months (starting September 1, 2025) in Washington, D.C., working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or congressional committee.

Application Deadline Date: 
Monday, January 20, 2025
Upper Limit Amount ($): 
78,000
Academic Area: 

environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy.

Description: 

This fellowship represents a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience with the legislative process on Capitol Hill. The successful candidate will spend 12 months (starting September 1, 2025) in Washington, D.C., working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Fellows make practical contributions to the effective and timely use of geoscientific knowledge on issues relating to the environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy.

Award Purpose: 
Internship
Other
Year In School: 
PhD
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

U.S. citizens or already eligible to work in the United States.

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 

Prospective applicants should have a broad geoscience background and excellent written and oral communication skills. Although prior experience in public policy is not necessary, a demonstrable interest in applying science to solving public problems is desirable. A Ph.D. in geosciences is required by the time of appointment. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or already eligible to work in the United States. Individuals who are federal employees, active duty military, or foreign service personnel at the time of the application deadline are not eligible to apply. Applicants must also be a member of one of AGI’s member societies.

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: 
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Recipients: 
0
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents
Foreign Nationals
DACA
Other
Amount: 
78000