Career Resources
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Articles
Making the move into science policy, Special Report, Naturejobs
Making the move into science policy : Article : Nature
Consulting/Analysis
Mathematica Policy Research Inc
SAIC (Science Applications International Corporation)
Stanford Research International
The Center for Research & Public Policy (CRPP)
Policy Research Corporation (Europe)
Fellowships
AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships
Congressional Research Service Programs
National Academies Fellowship Office
Washington Internships for Students of Engineering
[1] The Carroll L. Wilson Award is a grant for up to $7,000* awarded to graduate students, in any MIT department, who wish to pursue exciting and challenging opportunities abroad.
[2] IIASA’s annual 3-month Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) offers research opportunities to talented young researchers whose interests correspond with IIASA’s ongoing research on issues of global environmental, economic and social change.
[3] The goal of the Switzer Environmental Fellowship Program is to support highly talented graduate students in New England and California whose studies are directed toward improving environmental quality and who demonstrate the potential for leadership in their field.
[4] The National Sea Grant College Program Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship was established in 1979 to provide a unique educational experience to students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branches of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship.
[5] The California Science and Technology Policy Fellowships place professional scientists and engineers in the California State Legislature for one-year appointments.
[6] American Geological Institute William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship -- AAAS-sponsored fellowship in Washington working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or a congressional committee.
[7] Presidential Management Fellows Program
Miscellaneous
Atmospheric and Environmental Research
Environmental Resources Management
Group on Earth Observations (GEO)
Consortium for Science Leadership
The Environmental Careers Program (ECP) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a comprehensive, entry-level, professional, full-time employment and career development program. As a program participant, you will join an intensive two-year program to help you "jump-start" your career and develop your potential for future advancement within the Agency.
