California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) – Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science Policy
Few California state legislators have backgrounds in science, engineering, or technology. Yet they are asked to make decisions on issues with significant science and technology aspects, like water, energy, and environmental policy.
The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) Science & Technology Policy Fellows Program places ten PhD-level scientists annually in the California legislature for one-year appointments. Fellows work hands-on with policymakers addressing complex scientific and technical issues as well as assuming other responsibilities of full-time legislative staffers.
By embedding PhD-level scientists directly in the California state legislature the CCST Fellows Program helps inform policy discussions with scientific perspectives and expertise.
The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship provides year of public service and government leadership training for scientists and engineers — grow your career while making a difference in California’s policy arena. Read more stories and profiles of past Fellows at the CCST Fellows blog, or follow updates from the Fellowship program on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn.
1 year
- A $50,000 base stipend.
- Up to $4,000 relocation costs.
- Up to $1,000 per month for health insurance and other medical costs.
Candidate must have:
- A PhD or equivalent level degree (e.g., ScD, MD, DVM, DO, DDS, EdD) or an MS degree in an engineering discipline plus at least three years post-degree experience.
- U.S. citizenship or suitable immigration status for non-residents.
The following are not eligible to compete:
- Individuals who will not have their doctoral degree by September 1, 2018.
- Individuals who have registered as lobbyists in the State of California or under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act within 6 months of the application deadline.
- Active state California employees.
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Contact
California Council on Science and Technology
Tel: (916) 492-0996
Email: [email protected]