American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Opportunities

The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships program connects scientists and engineers with policymaking and public-service work. The 2027-2028 application opened August 1, 2026. The fellowship begins September 1 and ends August 31. Selection includes eligibility review, semi-finalist interviews and, for some program areas, finalist interviews.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizenship is acceptable), hold a qualifying doctoral-level degree or an M.S. in engineering plus three years of professional engineering experience, be eligible to receive federal funds, comply with Selective Service requirements where applicable, and not be a federal employee or AAAS employee/paid AAAS worker.