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Brief description
Website
Organizing institution
Work hours
Benefits
Location
Host institution category
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Duration
Eligibility
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Career level
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Horizon Fellowship

1-2 year full-time US emerging technology policy fellowship facilitating job placements in the US executive branch, Congress, and think tanks for early- and mid-career individuals.

https://www.horizonpublicservice.org/fellowship
Horizon Institute for Public Service
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
6-24 months

Minimum: undergrad degree; mid-career roles have higher requirements

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"We are unfortunately not able to sponsor visas for fellows; applicants must have pre-existing work authorization not dependent on employer sponsorship to be eligible for the program. One potential exception is special visas available to citizens from Australia (E-3), Canada (TN), and Mexico (TN), for which initial research indicates that we may be able to accommodate individuals on these visas. We will need to investigate eligibility further with each individual on a case-by-case basis.

Preferred

"What counts as a โ€œcredentialโ€ related to AI, biotechnology, or related areas?

Maybe

"Security clearances may be required for some executive branch placements, but will generally not be necessary for Congressional or think tank placements. 

Mid June

Early September

Website: overview, fellow bios, applicant FAQ

AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellowship

1-year full-time executive branch job placement program for STEM PhD graduates.

https://www.aaas.org/programs/science-technology-policy-fellowships
American Association for the Advancement of Science
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Tech policy
1 year

Science PhDs (broadly defined), or Masters degrees in engineering plus three years of professional engineering experience

PhD
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"U.S. citizenship is required to apply for a fellowship via STPF...Applicants to STPF must have U.S. citizenship at the time of application." (source)

Preferred

"Doctoral level degree (Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., DVM, EdD, PharmD, etc.), in a qualified field or a MS in engineering plus three years of professional engineering experience." (source)

Maybe

"Depending upon the agencies that you are interested in, you may need a security clearance before your fellowship assignment commences and before the stipend starts." (source)

1 June

1 November

Resources: 80,000 Hours article, Program FAQ, Application FAQ

RAND Technology and Security Policy Fellowship

1-3 year full-time or part-time fellowship with the RAND Corporation, focused on AI policy, open to candidates from all experience levels, from undergraduate students to mid-career professionals.

https://www.rand.org/jobs/technology-security-policy-fellows.html
RAND Corporation
Full-time or part-time possible
Job placement
Training
Remote
Washington, DC
Various
Think tank / nonprofit
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
1-3 years

"Candidates are welcome from all experience levels, from undergraduate students to mid-career professionals."

None
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
During undergrad
During master's
During PhD
No

"Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance in the U.S. (U.S. citizen) or U.K. (U.K. citizen or lived in the U.K. for at least one year)."

No
Yes

"Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance in the U.S. (U.S. citizen) or U.K. (U.K. citizen or lived in the U.K. for at least one year)."

Rolling

Website: Overview

TechCongress Congressional Innovation Fellowship

12-month full-time Congressional fellowship focused on technology policy for mid-career individuals.

https://www.techcongress.io/congressional-innovation-fellows
TechCongress
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Legislative / Congress
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Tech policy
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
12 months

For people with 7+ years of work or postgraduate study, including tech experience

Undergrad
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

You must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, green card holder, or must be lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer throughout the duration of the fellowship. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, or those eligible for the DACA program are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Preferred

Tech savvy, with experience working in or studying the technology sector.

Maybe

8 June 2022

10 August 2022

Website

TechCongress Congressional Innovation Scholars Program

10-month full-time Congressional fellowship focused on technology policy for early-career individuals.

https://www.techcongress.io/congressional-innovation-scholars-program
TechCongress
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Legislative / Congress
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Tech policy
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
10 months

For people with 2-6 years of experience, including graduate study (i.e., recently (or soon) finishing a technical degree program (Master's, or done with PhD coursework)

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

You must be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, green card holder, or must be lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer throughout the duration of the fellowship. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, or those eligible for the DACA program are eligible and encouraged to apply.

Yes

"What kind of education qualifies?

Maybe

8 June 2022

10 August 2022

Website

U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship

Semester-long fully-funded technology policy fellowship for students (bachelor's, master's, & PhD) with full-time and part-time options in DC think tanks and non-profits.

https://www.google.com/policyfellowship/usa/
Google
Full-time or part-time possible
Funding
Job placement
Washington, DC
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
Tech policy
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
1 semester

"you must be a student. Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs....You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship."

None
During undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship."

No
No

Website: Overview, FAQ, Host Organizations

Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) federal government remote internships

9-month, part-time, unpaid internship with a US federal government agency for college students of all disciplines.

https://vsfs.state.gov/
State Department
Part-time
Job placement
Remote
Executive branch
All
9 months

"U.S. citizens who are high school graduates and who are enrolled in a higher education program at the time of their application and participation. Participants can be half-time or full-time students. Students may apply as early as rising college freshmen through postgraduate school." (source)

None
During undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
No
No

1 July 2022

31 July 2022

EA Forum post

Presidential Management Fellowship

2-year full-time executive branch job placement program for graduate and post-graduate degree holders.

https://www.pmf.gov/
US Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Various
Executive branch
All
2 years

Eligibility

Master's
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"While you do not strictly need to be a US citizen to apply, you realistically need to be at least a US permanent resident (i.e. have a green card) to become a PMF. In order to be eligible for a PMF appointment, you must have a US work authorization and either be pursuing US citizenship or find an appointment with an agency which is able to hire non-US citizens (though โ€œappointment opportunitiesโ€ฆfor non-U.S. citizen Finalists are very limitedโ€). Note that most agencies have a preference against

No
Maybe

Depending on their position, PMFs can get sponsored for a security clearance.

28 September 2022

12 October 2022

PMF website: eligibility, program FAQ & application FAQ

Presidential Innovation Fellowship

1-2 year full-time executive branch job placement program for mid-to-senior-level technology experts.

https://presidentialinnovationfellows.gov/
General Services Administration
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Executive branch
All
1-2 years

"PIF seeks diverse cohorts of mid-to-senior-level experts in data strategy and AI, software and cloud infrastructure, product, design and experience, and digital transformation and strategy. We also seek innovators who bring different lived experiences and perspectives to problems, so that weโ€™re addressing them in equitable ways. We strongly encourage you to review our detailed position descriptions at apply.pif.gov. Candidates are evaluated on a combination of subject-matter expertise; proven a

None
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) are eligible to apply." (source)

Preferred
Maybe

"No, you do not need clearance to apply. If you are selected for a position, a GSA staff member will provide you instructions on how to begin the necessary clearance process once you accept the tentative job offer.

5 March 2023

14 May 2023

PIF website: application, FAQ, resume guidance,

John S. McCain Strategic Defense Fellows Program

1-year full-time "civilian fellowship program designed to provide leadership development for the commencement of a career track toward senior leadership in the Department of Defense" for graduate degree holders (source)

https://www.whs.mil/McCain-Fellows-Program/
Department of Defense (DoD)
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Executive branch
All
1 year

"you must have a graduate degree or higher [e.g. Masterโ€™s, Ph.D, J.D.]...OR, will be awarded an advanced degree within 6 months after applying. The advanced degree must not have been awarded later than two years before the date of acceptance into the Fellowship program; OR, no later than six months after application." (source)

Master's
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"The opportunity is open to any U.S. citizen or lawfully permanent resident." (source)

No

"Weโ€™re accepting applicants from various career fields: Foreign Affairs, Policy, Intel, Financial Management, Accounting, Finance, Program Management, Business Management, Acquisition, Contracting, Logistics and STEM fields: Science and Technology, Research and Engineering, Information Technology, Cyber, Data Scientists and Data Analytics." (source)

Yes

"Application Requirements: Passing background and security investigations." (source)

15 November 2021

14 January 2022

Website: overview, FAQ, fellows bios, program fact sheet,

NobleReach Scholars

1-2 year full-time technology policy fellowship in government or mission-driven private companies for early-career technologists focusing on AI, biotech, computing & cybersecurity, or other areas.

https://noblereachfoundation.org/scholars-program/
NobleReach Foundation
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Various
Executive branch
Private sector
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
1-2 years

"Minimum requirements:

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

"certain roles will require you to be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance."

Unclear
Maybe

"certain roles will require you to be a U.S. Citizen and eligible to obtain a security clearance."

Jan 18 2024

Feb 18 2024

Website: overview

Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship

3-month full-time training and networking program for graduate degree holders and current graduate students at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, DC.

https://mirzayanfellow.nas.edu/
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Full-time
Training
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
Tech policy
Space governance ๐Ÿš€
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
3 months

"Individuals who have completed graduate studies within the last five years may apply. Graduate and professional school students are also eligible, with preference given to those at a later stage of their studies. Areas of study may include social/behavioral sciences, health and medicine, physical or biological sciences, engineering, law/business/public administration, or relevant interdisciplinary fields." (source)

Undergrad
During master's
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

"Applicants who are not US citizens or US permanent residents must hold one of the following visas:

Preferred

"Areas of study may include social/behavioral sciences, health and medicine, physical or biological sciences, engineering, law/business/public administration, or relevant interdisciplinary fields." (source)

No

31 October 2022

Website

Scoville Peace Fellowship

6-9 month full-time security policy fellowship with DC-based NGOs for early-career bachelorโ€™s or masterโ€™s graduates.

http://scoville.org/
Scoville Peace Fellowship
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Various
Think tank / nonprofit
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
China and tech ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
Space governance ๐Ÿš€
Tech policy
6-9 months

(Imminent) undergrad degree; background relevant to international peace and security

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

You are eligible to apply provided that you obtain the proper work visa and are currently living in the US.

No

"Do I need to have majored in a specific subject? No. While most fellows have majored in government, history, international relations, peace studies, political science or related fields, anyone may apply if he/she has a background in peace and security issues." (source)

No

3 October / January

Links: FAQ, Host organizations, Types of work, Five policy areas

STPI Science Policy Fellowship

2-year full-time science and technology policy fellowship with US executive branch offices for recent bachelor's graduates.

https://www.ida.org/careers/students-and-recent-graduates/internships-and-fellowships/science-policy-fellowship
Institute for Defense Analyses
Full-time
Job placement
Various
Executive branch
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
China and tech ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Tech policy
Space governance ๐Ÿš€
2 years

Interest in science and technology policy (however, previous policy experience is not required)

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
Preferred

"The fellowship favors applicants with a demonstrated background in STEM. While a STEM degree is not a hard requirement, interviewers select for candidates with a clear interest in science policy and the communication skills necessary to translate scientific concepts into policy implications. If your CV demonstrates these interests and skills but you donโ€™t have a STEM degree, you should still consider applying." (source)

Yes

"Willingness to undergo a security investigation and ability to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information" (source)

1 September 2022

13 January 2023

Resources: EA Forum post, Website, FAQ

White House Fellows

1-year full-time executive branch fellowship for individuals from diverse disciplines

https://www.whitehouse.gov/get-involved/fellows/
White House
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Executive branch
All
1 year

Applicants must have completed their undergraduate education and be working in their chosen professions.

Undergrad
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be U.S. citizens." (source)

No
Yes

"All Fellows will be investigated for Top Secret security clearance. Anyone unable to achieve Top Secret clearance will be ineligible to become a Fellow." (source)

1 November, 2021

7 January 2022

Websites: FAQ, application page, (Obama White House FAQ)

Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity (ELBI) Fellowship

10-month part-time program allowing talented graduate students and professionals to deepen their expertise, expand their network, and build their leadership skills through events coordinated by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security.

https://www.centerforhealthsecurity.org/our-work/emergingbioleaders/
JH Center for Health Security
Part-time
Training
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
10 months

"Have graduated from a masters or doctoral program, be currently enrolled in a doctoral program, OR have at least 3 years of professional experience in national security, public health, medicine, biotechnology, laboratory sciences, global health, or a related field" (source)

Master's
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"To be eligible to apply, prospective fellows must...be from countries that do not have standing embargos or sanctions as determined by the US Department of State or US Department of Treasury, respectively" (source)

Preferred
No

1 October 2022

11 November 2022

Website: application page, alumni profiles,

Epidemic Intelligence Service fellowship

"EIS is a highly competitive, 2-year post-graduate fellowship in applied epidemiology...EIS officers help public health officials investigate and control infectious disease outbreaks"

https://www.cdc.gov/eis/application/index.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Various
Executive branch
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
2 years

Eligibility: Physicians (e.g., MD, DO, MBBS) or Doctoral-level scientists (e.g., PhD, DrPH, ScD)

PhD
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

Eligibility: "Be eligible for a J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Visa in the Research Scholar category at the time of application

Preferred

Eligibility: "Qualifying degree should be in public health or a related discipline (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, health informatics, health policy and services, behavioral sciences, environmental or occupational health, injury prevention, or nutritional sciences)."

Maybe

18 March 2022

31 May 2022

Website: eligibility, FAQ, info webinars, salary and benefits, application materials,

Ending Bioweapons Fellowship

12-month part-time program, allowing fellows to work with leading experts from CSRโ€™s team and network to generate ideas for ending the threat of state biological weapons programs

https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/fellowship-for-ending-bioweapons-programs/
Council on Strategic Risks
Part-time
Training
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
1 year
Unclear
During master's
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
No
No
No

2 March 2022

4 April 2022

Mid-Career Biodefense Bootcamp

2-month part-time hybrid fellowship involving a virtual course, a 3-day in-person workshop in DC, and a vibrant network for mid-career citizens of NATO countries and certain other US allies (i.e. typically 10+ years of professional and/or academic experience).

https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/nolan/#fellowships
Council on Strategic Risks
Part-time
Training
Remote
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
2 months

"Eligibility: The Fellowship is open to a broad range of applicants. This include individuals who are at the mid-career stage with a strong background and history of working in the national security, global health, or international relations space; people with medical, legal, or other professional backgrounds; and those with a graduate degree (or who are progressing through a graduate program) and have a demonstrable interest or passion in analyzing and addressing biological threats. While some

Undergrad
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
NATO + certain other US allies

"citizens from NATO member nations, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the Republic of South Korea. "

No
No

Rolling


Fellowship for Reducing Nuclear Weapons Risks

6-month part-time networking and research program on nuclear risk reduction with experts from the Council on Strategic Risks.

https://councilonstrategicrisks.org/2024/02/23/call-for-applications-early-career-fellowship-for-reducing-nuclear-weapons-risks-2/
Council on Strategic Risks
Part-time
Training
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
6 months

Eligibility: "This early-career track Fellowship is open to applicants who have a significant interest in addressing nuclear weapons issues. Fellows must be citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom."

Unclear
During master's
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
No

"Fellows must be citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, France, New Zealand, or the United Kingdom." (source)

No
No

21 November 2022

Website: overview

Biosecurity Game Changers Fellowship

1-year half-time (~50%) fellowship for mid-career African and US American health security experts (i.e. at least 5 years of experience) with leading biosecurity and global health organizations (CEPI, GAVI, IBBIS, BWC ISU, etc.)

https://pandemics.sph.brown.edu/our-work/biosecurity-game-changers-fellowship
Brown University Pandemic Center
Part-time
Job placement
Training
Various
International organization
Think tank / nonprofit
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
1 year
Undergrad
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
During PhD
No

"we will give strong preference to applicants who are from and based in either Africa or the United States."

No

5+ years of experience in health security

No

29 May 2024

Website: overview, fellow bios, FAQ

RWJ Health Policy Fellowship

1-year full-time executive branch job placement program focused on health and biosecurity policy for mid-career professionals.

https://healthpolicyfellows.org/apply/overview/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
1 year

Eligibility: Midcareer professionals from academic faculties, government, and nonprofit organizations; holding graduate degree in social sciences or health.

Unclear
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, or permanent residents at the time of application." (source)

No

"Applicants must have earned an advanced degree in one of the following disciplines: medicine; nursing; public health; allied health professions; biomedical sciences; dentistry; economics or other social sciences; health services organization and administration; social and behavioral health; or health law." (source)

Maybe

8 September 2022

7 November 2022

More information: Eligibility, FAQ, How to Apply, Selection Criteria

Boren Scholarship and Fellowship

2-12 month language program for US undergraduates (โ€œBoren Scholarshipโ€) and graduate students (โ€œBoren Fellowshipโ€)

https://www.borenawards.org/
National Security Education Program
Full-time
Funding
Training
Various
Not specific
All
2-12 months

"All applicants must be:

None
During undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
No
No

25 January 2023

Website: eligibility, application page,

Bioethics Fellowship

2-year full-time academically-oriented bioethics fellowship at NIH in Bethesda, Maryland (near Washington, DC). There are pre-doctoral and a post-doctoral fellowship tracks. This could be a good opportunity to pivot into biosecurity policy by working on topics like dual use research of concern (DURC) policy.

https://www.bioethics.nih.gov/education/index.shtml
National Institutes of Health
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
2 years

"Our post-baccalaureate fellowships are ideal for students interested in eventually pursuing an MD, JD, PhD, or other graduate degree. Applicants for the post-baccalaureate fellowship must have an undergraduate degree completed no more than 3 years prior to the start date of the fellowship or a masterโ€™s degree completed no more than 6 months prior. Only U.S. citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for post-baccalaureate fellowships.

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"Only U.S. citizens or U.S. Legal Permanent Residents are eligible for post-baccalaureate fellowships...U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible for post-doctoral fellowships." (source)

No

"Postdoctoral applications are welcome from philosophy, law, medicine, social sciences and other disciplines."

No

Fall

Website: Overview, Goals and requirements (pdf),

Nuclear Scholars Initiative

NSI aims to provide top graduate students and young professionals from around the country with a unique venue to interact and dialogue with senior experts on nuclear weapons issues...Fellows are hosted once per month over the course of six months at CSIS in Washington, DC where they participate in daylong workshops

https://nuclearnetwork.csis.org/programs/nuclear-scholars-initiative/
Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)
Part-time
Training
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
6 months

Top graduate students and young professionals

Undergrad
During master's
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
No
No

Unclear

National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP)

1-year full-time nuclear security fellowship for graduate and postgraduate students or early-career individuals. (A previous fellow worked on the AI-nuclear intersection)

https://www.pnnl.gov/projects/ngfp
National Nuclear Security Administration / Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Various
Executive branch
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
1 year

Minimum qualifications:

Undergrad
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
Preferred

"Pursuing or having completed a masterโ€™s degree or PhD in a STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, or Mathematics) or policy field." (source)

Yes

"To obtain a security clearance, enabling access to sensitive information, individuals will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements" (source)

1 March 2022

7 October 2022

Website: salary and benefits, application page, tips and FAQ,

US Digital Corps

2-year full-time executive branch job placement program for early-career technologists.

https://digitalcorps.gsa.gov/
General Services Administration
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Remote
Executive branch
All
2 years

Eligibility: "You are a recent graduate who, at the time of application, has received an associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the past two years (currently enrolled students who will graduate prior to the cohort start date are eligible)

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"You must be a United States citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)." (source)

Preferred

"You must have at least one of the below:

Maybe

Fall 2022

Fall 2022

Website: application process, FAQ, eligibility,

LEGIS Congressional Fellowship

7 or 12-month full-time Congressional fellowship for mid-career private sector or government managers.

https://www.brookings.edu/fellowships-programs/legis/
Brookings Institution
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Legislative / Congress
All
7 or 12 months

"To be eligible for the program, you must have at least a GS-13 grade level. (Private-sector candidates should have a minimum of seven years of management experience.) You also must have a significant interest in legislative policy and be able to work independently." (source)

Unclear
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
No
Maybe

28 October 2022

Website

Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship

Scholarship for 2-year policy master's degree & 2 summer internships (one with Congress in DC, one with US embassy abroad). Comes with a 5-year service requirement to work as a Foreign Service Officer for the State Department.

https://rangelprogram.org/
State Department
Full-time
Job placement
Funding
Training
Various
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
All
2 years

Eligibility: "Applicants must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2022 for a two-year program at a U.S. university in an area of relevance [see below] to the Foreign Service. They can be in the senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June...or they can be college graduates.

Undergrad
During master's
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be a U.S. citizen." (source)

No

"Fellows must obtain graduate degrees in a field of study relevant to a career in the State Department Foreign Service, such as public administration, public policy, international relations, business administration, economics, history, political science, communications, or foreign languages at a graduate or professional school approved by the Rangel Program. Studies in law do not satisfy this requirement. Applicants apply to two-year graduate programs at U.S. universities simultaneously with the

Yes

"Fellows are required to obtain and maintain medical, security, and suitability clearances in order to remain in the program."

22 September 2022

Website: overview, elibility, FAQ, service requirement, webinars

Charles B. Rangel Summer Enrichment Program

6-week DC-based summer internship with international affairs curriculum, career support, and networking opportunities

https://rangelprogram.org/summer-enrichment-program/
State Department
Full-time
Training
Funding
Washington, DC
Executive branch
All
6 weeks

"Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students, with at least sophomore status on the date of the application deadline.

None
During undergrad
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be a U.S. citizen." (source)

No

FAQ: "Are there specific undergraduate majors that the Rangel Program prefers? The Rangel Summer Program is open to students with a wide variety of majors, as long as they have an interest in international affairs. There is no requirement for a specific major. In the past, we have had successful participants with majors as diverse as political science and art history, economics, biology, business, and English."

No

Late October 2022

15 February 2023

Website: elgibility, FAQ,

Aspen Strategy Group Rising Leaders Program

1-year part-time networking and research program for mid-career professionals in national security and foreign policy. Compatible with a full-time job.

https://www.aspensecurityforum.org/asg-rising-leaders
Aspen Strategy Group (ASG)
Part-time
Training
Washington, DC
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
All
1 year

Who should apply?

None
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident." (source)

No
No

1 November 2022

18 December 2022

Website: overview, program flyer, 2022 cohort bios

Payne International Development Fellowship

Scholarship for 2-year policy master's degree & two 10-week summer internships (one in DC, one with USAID Mission overseas). Involves a 5-year service requirement to work as a USAID Foreign Service Officer.

https://www.paynefellows.org/
US Agency for International Development (USAID)
Full-time
Job placement
Funding
Washington, DC
Various
Executive branch
All
Global health ๐Ÿฅ
2 years

"Applicants must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2023 for a two-year program at a U.S. university. They can be in the senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June 2023, or they can be college graduates.

Undergrad
During master's
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be U.S. citizens." (source)

No

"The Payne Program welcomes applications from individuals with any undergraduate major. Common majors may include Economics, Political Science, Business, International Studies, English, Sociology, Communications, Languages, Regional Studies and others. While there is no required course of study, the panel is interested in seeing challenging academic programs and coursework in areas such as Mathematics/Quantitative Courses or Sciences, English, Economics, Business or Management, Government/Politi

Yes

"Participation in the Payne Program is conditional upon successful completion of pre-employment procedures specified by USAID, including background investigations for a security clearance and medical examinations." (source)

4 November 2022

Website: overview, FAQ, how to apply, application tips,

Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program

8-10 week summer language program covering "approximately one academic year of university-level language coursework" including in Chinese, Russian, Hindi, and Arabic. Program completion provides benefit of non-competitive hiring at federal agencies. "Formal classroom language instruction is provided for a minimum of 20 hours per week"

https://clscholarship.org/
State Department
Full-time
Funding
Training
Various
Not specific
All
China and tech ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
8-10 weeks

"Be enrolled in an accredited U.S. degree-granting program at the undergraduate (associate's, bachelor's) or graduate (master's, doctoral, professional degree) level at the time of your application.

None
During undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"you must: Be a U.S. citizen or national at the time of your application. Others, including Permanent Residents, are not eligible, even if they anticipate naturalization by the beginning of the program." (source)

No

"students enrolled in a degree-granting program in any field of study are eligible and encouraged to apply. The CLS Program actively seeks applicants in diverse fields of study, including STEM fields, law, medicine, and others. Applicants must clearly articulate how the target language relates to their academic field of interest and future career goals." (FAQ)

No

Early October

15 November 2023

Website: overview, eligibility, FAQ

DARPA innovation fellowship

"two-year position at DARPA for early career scientists and engineers. The fellows will develop and manage a portfolio of high-impact, exploratory efforts to identify breakthrough technologies for the Department of Defense."

https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/darpa-innovation-fellowship
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Executive branch
All
Tech policy
2 years

โ€œRecent Ph.D. graduates (within five years of receiving a doctorate) and active-duty military with STEM degrees may apply to become a DARPA Innovation Fellow. In exceptional cases, DARPA may consider bachelor- or masterโ€™s-level candidates with STEM degreesโ€ (source)

PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"U.S. citizenship is required for the fellowship" (source)

Yes

A position for "for early career scientists and engineers". "Recent Ph.D. graduates (within five years of receiving a doctorate) and active-duty military with STEM degrees may apply to become a DARPA Innovation Fellow" (source)

Yes

"selected candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance." (source)

Unclear

Website: overview,

Aspen Science & Technology Policy Fellowship

3-week full-time, paid program teaching science and technology professionals about policy

https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/apply/
The Aspen Institute
Full-time
Training
Funding
Bay Area, San Francisco (SF)
Think tank / nonprofit
Tech policy
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
3-10 weeks

STEM experts over the age of 21

Unclear
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization

"Applicant(s) must have legal status to work and reside in the United States."

Yes

"This program is for US-based individuals with subject matter expertise in a science and technology field. Any science and technology professional can apply, but this year we will prioritize admitting those who work in one of three priority areas: emerging technology; cybersecurity; and climate change."

No

11 March 2024

Website: overview

Tech Executive Leadership Initiative (TELI)

"a remote, part-time, unpaid 10-week skills-building initiative to prepare experienced technology leaders to engage effectively with public sector challenges. This program is ideal for senior executives who are interested in future federal government service or in otherwise honing their skills to engage more effectively with governments." (source)

https://www.aspentechpolicyhub.org/teli/
The Aspen Institute
Part-time
Training
Remote
Not specific
Tech policy
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
Space governance ๐Ÿš€
10 weeks

"Senior technology executives"

Unclear
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or hold a visa that allows you to work for the US government" (source)

Preferred
No

Unclear

Website: eligibility and FAQ, participant profiles, application mailing list,

Gaither Junior Fellows Program

1-year nomination-based fellowship for graduating seniors and recent graduates (i.e., previous year) to work as research assistants to Carnegieโ€™s senior scholars.

https://carnegieendowment.org/james-c-gaither-junior-fellows-program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
All
1 year

"Applicants must be graduating seniors or students who have graduated during the last academic year. Anyone who has started graduate studies is ineligible for consideration (except in cases where the student has completed a joint bachelorโ€™s/masterโ€™s degree program). The program accepts applications only through participating universities via designated nominating officials." (source)

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"Must applicants be U.S. citizens? It depends. You need not be a U.S. citizen if you attend a university located in the United States. However, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States for a full twelve months from approximately August 1 through July 31 following graduation. Students on F-1 visas who are eligible to work in the United States for the full year may apply for the program.

No
No

15 January (but "most schools set an earlier deadline (some as early as November) to receive and review applications")

Website: program webpage, dates, FAQ, participating colleges and universities

Joseph S. Nye, Jr. National Security Internship and Mentoring Program

6-month DC-based paid full-time internship at a prestigious think tank.

https://www.cnas.org/next-generation-programs/internships
Center for a New American Security (CNAS)
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
All
6 months

Depends on position

Unclear
During master's
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
No
No

Rolling

Website: program page, application page, current interns,

SMART Scholarship Program

DoD academic scholarship for STEM undergrads and graduate students, including DoD summer internship and post-education employment.

https://www.smartscholarship.org/smart
Department of Defense (DoD)
Full-time
Funding
Job placement
Washington, DC
Executive branch
All
NA

Eligibility: "pursuing a technical undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the 21 STEM disciplines

None
During undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or United Kingdom at time of application." (source)

Yes

"Please note, non-technical degrees, including management, arts, or humanities, are not approved or funded by SMART.

Yes

"Failure to obtain and maintain a security clearance is grounds for dismissal from the SMART Program...Please be advised, if family members are not U.S. citizens, some agencies may be unable to process the participant for the appropriate security clearance. Every effort will be made to assign eligible students to DoD organizations without such restrictions but alternative placement is not guaranteed."

August

1 December 2022

Website: program page, eligibility, benefits, scholar bios, citizenship and security clearances,

CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

"scholarships for up to 3 years of support for cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) education...In return for their scholarships, recipients must agree to work after graduation for the U.S. Government, in a position related to cybersecurity, for a period equal to the length of the scholarship" (source)

https://www.sfs.opm.gov/
CyberCorps
NA
Funding
Not applicable
Executive branch
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
3 years (max.)

"Full-time student within three years of graduation with a bachelor's or master's degree in a coherent formal program that is focused on cybersecurity at an awardee institution; or Research-based doctoral student" (source)

Undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"A citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States" (source)

Yes

"support for cybersecurity undergraduate and graduate (MS or PhD) education"

Maybe

"You must meet criteria for Federal employment and be able to obtain a security clearance, if required." (source)

15 July

Website: program page, NSF program page, participating institutions,

Princeton CITP Emerging Scholars in Technology Policy

2-year tech policy research position with coursework and mentoring at Princeton University's Center for Information Technology Policy.

https://citp.princeton.edu/programs/citp-emerging-scholars-in-information-policy/
Princeton University
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Princeton
Academia
Tech policy
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
Space governance ๐Ÿš€
2 years

Eligibility: "Bachelorโ€™s degree is required at the time of appointment."

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
No

"We welcome applications from anywhere in the world. The position is eligible for employment related visa sponsorship. As with all visa eligible positions, a determination will be made only for final candidates at the time of offer. (Note that the F-1 STEM OPT extension does not apply to these positions and that Princeton does not support permanent residency applications on behalf of staff members.)" (source)

Preferred
No

Mid-fall

Unclear

Website: overview, mentors,

Rosenthal Fellowship in International Relations

Paid summer internship for international affairs graduate students at an executive agency or Congressional office. Application is based on university nominations.

https://gogovernment.org/fellowship/future-leaders-in-public-service-internship-program/
Partnership for Public Service
Full-time
Job placement
Funding
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
All
~3 months

Eligibility: โ€œOne year remaining in an international relations or international affairs graduate program.โ€

Undergrad
During master's
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"Executive branch positions are available only to U.S. citizens. Dual citizens and non-U.S. citizens may apply for a limited number of congressional positions. Please note that the Fellowship will not provide any assistance in securing visas for non-U.S. citizens." (source)

No

"graduate students in international affairs"

Maybe

"Some positions at executive branch departments and agencies may require that fellows hold a security clearance before they begin work. While fellows are usually able to secure an interim clearance by the beginning of the summer, any factors that delay clearance processing could in turn delay a fellowโ€™s ability to begin work. Fellowship positions in congressional offices do not require security clearances." (source)

10 October 2022

2 December 2022

Website: overview, FAQ,

X-Force Fellowship (DoD)

10-week paid summer internship involving technical work for the Department of Defense (DoD)

https://www.nsin.mil/x-force/
National Security Innovation Network (NSIN), DoD
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Various
Executive branch
All
10 weeks

"Minimal experience working with the military is not only acceptable but also preferred! Those applicants with prior military or government work experience will be evaluated and accepted by exception." (source)

None
During undergrad
During master's
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Participants must be U.S. citizens." (source)

Preferred

"Successful applicants should anticipate an expectation of proficiency in both technical and entrepreneurial skills. Strong candidates will have a robust technical skillset, solid project-based work, an entrepreneurial mindset or experience, and demonstrated leadership ability." (source)

Yes

18 October 2021

24 January 2022

Website

Technologist-in-Residence Fellowship

10-month full-time, paid research fellowship at the intersection of emerging technologies and foreign policy (highly competitive; strong preference for a candidate โ€œcurrently working at a private-sector technology companyโ€)

https://www.cfr.org/fellowships/technologist-residence
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
New York
Think tank / nonprofit
Tech policy
AI policy ๐Ÿค–
Cybersecurity ๐Ÿ’ป
Space governance ๐Ÿš€
10 months
  • "Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. 
Undergrad
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Council on Foreign Relations does not sponsor applicants for employment visas. "

Yes

"Applicants must have a strong record of professional achievement in the technology sector...Strong preference is given to applicants currently working at a private-sector technology company."

No

February 28, 2024

Website: overview

International Affairs Fellowship

1-year full-time fellowship for mid-career professionals in which "academics are placed in public service and policy-oriented settings and government officials in scholarly settings" (source)

https://www.cfr.org/fellowships/international-affairs-fellowship
Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Full-time
Job placement
Various
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
Think tank / nonprofit
International organization
All
1 year

"Applicants must be mid-career professionals.

Undergrad
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"Applicants must be U.S. citizens." (source)

No
Maybe

"Fellows seeking to spend the fellowship year working at a U.S. government agency likely will need to obtain a security clearance. The process for obtaining a security clearance can be lengthy, and the U.S. government alone determines when a clearance can be granted...Placements at international organizations, academic institutions, think tanks, and on Capitol Hill typically do not require security clearances." (source)

1 July 2022

31 October 2022

Website

Federal Government Fellowship Program

1-year full-time DC-based tech policy fellowship for members of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

https://www.asme.org/government-relations/federal-fellows-program
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Executive branch
Legislative / Congress
All
Tech policy
1 year

"An ASME Federal Government Fellow must be a U.S. citizen and a member of ASME at the time of application. ASME members with the following credentials are particularly encouraged to apply:

Master's
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
Yes
Maybe

"All applicants interested in the ASME-Department of State Federal Fellowship will also be required to obtain a Security Clearance prior to starting." (source)

1 November 2022

31 January 2023

Website: overview

David M. Rubenstein Fellows

2-year research position at Brookings for mid-career professionals

https://www.brookings.edu/david-m-rubenstein-fellowship-program/
Brookings Institution
Full-time
Job placement
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
All
2 years

Unclear (not details provided)

Unclear
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
No
No

Unclear

Website: overview, this announcement,

RAND Graduate Student Summer Associate Program

12-week paid full-time summer research internship for PhD/law/med school students at one of four RAND locations, including Washington, DC.

https://www.rand.org/jobs/summer-associates.html
RAND Corporation
Full-time
Job placement
Various
Washington, DC
Think tank / nonprofit
All
12 weeks

"Current graduate students (2nd year or later) enrolled in doctoral or professional degree program; some exceptions for certain types of master's degreesโ€”see detail below. Residency in the U.S. (excluding U.S. territories) is required.

Undergrad
During PhD
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"U.S. citizenship is not necessary except when required for certain types of project work (e.g., the project contract requires it or the project work itself requires a security clearance).

No
Maybe

Sometimes "the project work itself requires a security clearance)." (source)

1 December

Website: overview, FAQ

Undergraduate Nonproliferation Fellowship Program

2-3 month paid full-time summer research internship for undergraduates interested in weapons of mass destruction issues, including biological weapons and nuclear security.

https://sites.miis.edu/summerintern/
James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies
Full-time
Job placement
Monterey
Think tank / nonprofit
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
Biosecurity ๐Ÿฆ 
2-3 months

Eligibility:

None
During undergrad
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

Eligibility: "Is eligible to work in the United States"

No

Eligibility: "Has a strong interest in nonproliferation issues*

No

November

28 February 2023

Website: overview, how to apply, alumni profiles,

Next-Generation Fellowship

1-year part-time nuclear policy fellowship for physics and engineering PhDs, post-docs, and early-career individuals.

https://physicistscoalition.org/fellowship/
Physicists Coalition for Nuclear Threat Reduction
Part-time
Training
Funding
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
Nuclear security ๐Ÿ’ฃ
1 year

"This fellowship aims to strengthen the participation of graduate students, postdocs, and early-career physicists and engineers in advancing nuclear weapons threat reduction." (source)

Undergrad
During PhD
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US work authorization
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US student visa (F-1, J-1)

"There are no citizenship requirements, but applicants are expected to reside in the United States for the duration of the Fellowship." (source)

Yes

aimed at physicists and engineers

No

30 November 2022

Website: overview, fellow bios,

International Strategy Forum

"ISF seeks out non-traditional talent across boardrooms, newsrooms, laboratories, policy-making councils, foundations, and beyond. Through convenings, mentorship, and more, ISF equips rising leaders in technology and international affairs with knowledge, network, and resources to tackle hard global problems." (source)

https://isf.schmidtfutures.com/
Schmidt Futures
Part-time
Various
Think tank / nonprofit
Tech policy
All
1 year

"1. Between the ages of 25 and 35

Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
No

"Citizen, dual citizen, or resident of a country in Africa, Asia, North America, or Europe" (source)

No
No

7 April 2023

Website: Overview, Fellowship details, FAQ, past fellows,

Luce Scholars

13-month full-time fellowship to work in various non-governmental organizations across Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia, and complete an intensive language course (including in Chinese). Open to seniors, graduate students, and young professionals with interdisciplinary backgrounds and limited prior Asia experience or language skills. The program aims to "to find a placement relevant to each Scholarโ€™s field." Policy-relevant opportunities may be possible, such as policy journalism.

https://www.hluce.org/programs/luce-scholars/
Henry Luce Foundation
Full-time
Job placement
Training
Various
Think tank / nonprofit
China and tech ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
13 months

โ€œcollege seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields, with a range of backgrounds and experiences, who have had limited exposure to Asia.โ€

Undergrad
Early-career (0-4 years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US permanent resident (green card)

"Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents" (source)

No

"Luce Scholars have had backgrounds in a variety of fields, including but not limited to the arts, journalism, law, medicine, public health, science, business, environmental studies, and international relations. However, candidates are not judged on the basis of their professional interests. The Luce Scholars Program will make every effort to find a placement relevant to each Scholarโ€™s field." (source)

No

1 October 2022

Website: overview, how to apply, FAQ, reports from scholars,

Wilson China Fellowship

1-year part-time non-residential China policy fellowship with the Wilson Center. Fellows need to have a PhD/JD and receive a stipend of $20,000. "Fellows conduct research and write in their areas of interest, publish their research through the Wilson Center, and will have the opportunity to interact with policymakers and thought leaders in Washington."

https://chinafellowship.wilsoncenter.org/
Wilson Center
Part-time
Funding
Job placement
Remote
Think tank / nonprofit
China and tech ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
1 year

"Women and men with outstanding capabilities and experience from a wide variety of backgrounds (including academia, business, government, journalism, law, and other professions) are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have received a PhD or JD from an accredited university on or after January 1, 2009.

PhD
Professional (4+ years of work experience)
Mid-career (10+ years of work experience)
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US

"This fellowship is available to U.S. citizens only, although they may have residency anywhere around the world." (source)

No
No

June 15 2023

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