The Science and Technology Policy Fellowship in Aspen Policy Academy is inviting applications for fellows with subject-matter expertise in a science and technology field. teaches science and technology experts with limited policy experience how to impact policy. The Fellowship consists of two blocks: 1) a mandatory full-time policy bootcamp that teaches fellows the basics of policymaking, including practical exercises, and 2) an optional, remote, and part-time final project.
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, for the upcoming program, we will prioritize admitting those who work in one of three priority areas: emerging technology, cybersecurity, and climate change.
Accepted fellows will receive a $7,500 stipend to defray the costs of participating in the bootcamp block of the Fellowship (e.g., food and lodging). Out of town participants will also receive a small stipend to cover travel to the Bay Area. Those who opt into and successfully complete the optional final project block will be awarded an additional $5,000. The policy bootcamp block will run from June 3-27, 2025, at Tides Converge in San Francisco. Fellows who choose to participate in the final project block will do so from June 30-August 25, 2025.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have significant professional experience with science (including environmental or climate science), technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Applicants may have not yet significantly explored their potential to enact change through policy.
- Applicant(s) must be at least 21 years of age by the start of the program.
- Applicant(s) must be fluent in English.
- Applicant(s) must be able to commit to the full-time, 3.5-week, in-person policy bootcamp block.
- Applicant(s) must be able to reside in the Bay Area during the policy bootcamp block.
Application Timeline
January 9 – February 18: The application is open.
Mid-March: Finalists will be notified and invited to do a video interview.
Mid-April: Fellows will be admitted.
June 3: The Fellowship starts.
