What To Expect

Fellows work with teams of researchers to support a wide variety of S&T policy-related tasks. Over the course of the Fellowship, Fellows will have opportunities to develop professionally through the following types of activities:

• Participation in analyses that support tasking from Federal Government policymakers
• Training on specific analytical methods and tools
• Involvement in workshops and discussions of relevant topics
• Attendance and presentation at select professional society meetings
• Interaction with OSTP and other Federal science agency personnel
• Mentorship from members of the STPI research staff

In addition to submitting a resume, the following materials must be sent to STPI-Fellow@ida.org by the application deadline:

• Statement of purpose—explain in 1,000 words or less why you want to work in the area of science and technology policy and how your background/experience makes you a good candidate
• Writing sample—5,000 words or less
• Transcript(s)—unofficial transcript is acceptable for consideration, but an official transcript is needed before any offer of employment will be made

Two Letters of Academic Recommendation – letters must be signed by the individual rendering the reference and delivered as PDF files. Letters must be sent directly by the recommender to STPI-Fellow@ida.org