"The California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization that exists to make California’s policies stronger with science and technology. To support innovative solutions to these challenges, the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program annually recruits, trains, and places a cohort of PhD scientists and engineers directly into policymaker offices in the California State Legislature and Executive Branch in Sacramento.

"During their year of public service, CCST S&T Policy Fellows work with policymakers and their teams to evaluate and research complex scientific issues, interpret data, and tackle the day-to-day responsibilities of full-time policy staffers — all while receiving regular training, seminars with California policy leaders, a close-knit cohort, and career guidance from CCST that sets Fellows up for success.

"Eligibility: PhD or equivalent in science, social science, or engineering field needed by Sept. 15 of application year (6 months after application deadline, 1.5 months before program start). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident eligible to work in the United States, or have an applicable US work visa."

Applications due March 2, 2026. Informational webinar January 28. See the complete announcement online.