SRCD Federal Policy Fellowship Program
There are two types of federal fellowships: SRCD Congressional Policy Fellowship and SRCD Executive Branch Policy Fellowship. Both fellowships provide opportunities for researchers to come to Washington, D.C. to learn about policy development, implementation and evaluation and to use developmental science outside of the academic setting to inform public policy.
The SRCD Federal Policy Fellowship Program is a full-time immersion experience in Washington, D.C. and runs from September 1st through August 31st. Fellows are placed in either a federal agency or congressional office placement and serve as resident scholars in their placements. The SRCD Executive Branch Policy Fellowship may be renewed for a second year at the agency’s discretion and, under rare circumstances, the SRCD Congressional Policy Fellowship may be extended four months to the end of the legislative session.
The Federal Fellowship Program aims to:
– Contribute to the effective use of scientific knowledge about child development in the formation, implementation, and evaluation of public policy.
– Educate the scientific community about the development of public policy.
– Establish a more effective liaison between developmental scientists and the federal policy-making mechanisms.
1 year.
Benefits of Being a Federal Policy Fellow
– Be immersed in policy work in Washington, D.C.
– Participate in numerous training opportunities
– Receive a stipend, health insurance allocation, and relocation allowance
– Receive a professional development fund
– Join an extensive network of fellowship alumni
– Applicants must receive a doctoral-level degree (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., M.D.) relevant to child development prior to the start of the fellowship.
– Each applicant to the SRCD Federal Policy Fellowship Program must be a member of SRCD and be a U.S. citizen.
– The federal fellowship is a training opportunity suited for individuals throughout their career development. Early, mid-career, and advanced-career applicants are encouraged to apply.
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