[Poscgrad] Fwd: Call for Applications: 2026 Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Fellowship

[Marissa Brookes]

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Date: Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Subject: Call for Applications: 2026 Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy
Fellowship
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*The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship
Program*
July 17, 2025
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*Mirzayan Fellowship Application Now Open!*

T‍he application for the *2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology
Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
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now open! We are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who
are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical
candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their
thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in D.C.,
learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy
experts. This year's Fellowship will run from *March 2 - May 22, 2026.*

International students already based in the United States are welcome, and
we encourage those with strong interest but limited experience in policy to
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*Application Deadline:*
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The Mirzayan Fellowship provides the opportunity to:

   - Spend 12 weeks in Washington, D.C.
   - Work with a National Academies program team
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   - Learn about science and technology policy
   - Network with experts from around the country
   - Join a cohort and alumni network of driven, like-minded individuals


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Washington, D.C. Mirzayan Fellows will spend their time paired with a
National Academies unit and mentor, learning about science and technology
policy and the role that scientists and engineers play in advising the
nation. This Mirzayan Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to obtain the
essential skills and knowledge needed to work in science policy at the
federal, state, or local levels.


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