"The 2026–28 Civic Science Fellows cohort will launch in September 2026. As 2026–28 host partners open applications for Fellows, they will be posted on the program website. Envisioned as a Civic Science Lab, Fellows and partners carry out pioneering work to co-create pilots, partnerships, knowledge, models, and new ways of working that can help seed collaborations between science and society. All Fellows will engage as a cohort in a learning program and community, developed in collaboration with the network and an interdisciplinary committee of advisors."

As of March 20, 2026, there are two openings posted:

The Institute for Advanced Study is seeking a 2026-28 Civic Science Fellow for The Public’s Science initiative, a collaborative effort with a leading research center to foster a new social contract for American research policy. 

The Science Philanthropy Alliance is seeking a 2026–28 Civic Science Fellow to co-create civic science tools, knowledge, and best practices that can inform and inspire philanthropic funding for scientific discovery, beginning in July 2026.

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"The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers paid full-time and part-time 12-week internships throughout the year. AAAS internships are open to undergraduate and graduate students and recent college graduates. As an Intern  you can expect to:

• Collaborate with employees and other interns professionally and socially,
• Apply knowledge attained through your education to real work situations, 
• Learn about AAAS as a whole and understand the organization outside of your assigned department, and
• Benefit from clear expectations and instructions from experienced employees in similar fields."

See current openings on the AAAS website

"The Applied Data Fellowship is a University of Chicago program based at the Harris School of Public Policy. Our program is focused on the intersection of data analysis and public policy in the United States.

"The Applied Data Fellowship is a unique opportunity to spend one year working to design and implement high impact programs with government and large nonprofits in the United States. Fellows will work to help translate data-driven insights into actionable policy recommendations, new programs, and operational changes for the partners they serve. 

"Fellows will be directly embedded into government and non-profit host institutions for one year. In addition to hands-on experience implementing data insights and working closely with senior-level stakeholders, Fellows will also receive managerial oversight, mentorship, and technical support in the form of data analysis training and oversight. Fellows will also receive one-on-one career support through the year so as to help meet their post-fellowship career goals.

"NOTE: This application is primarily intended for those candidates who are graduating from their respective academic programs in 2026 and/or are already working full-time. This is a full-time commitment for 12 months. If you are graduating in 2027 or you are not available to work full time in 2026, please wait for the next cycle of recruitment.

"Fellows will be provided with a living stipend of $47,000 for the year and a separate reimbursable health insurance stipend up to $5,000. This amount is scaled up for placements in cities with a higher cost of living than Chicago. 

"Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. We expect to interview candidates on a rolling basis starting in March. Most of our Fellows will begin their project engagements between the months of June and November, and therefore match meetings with partner organizations will begin 6-8 weeks before the anticipated start of projects."

Read the full description and apply on the program website

"The SWS Executive Director (ED) provides collaborative feminist leadership for a diverse non-profit professional association of sociologists. The ED is an accomplished non-profit and/or higher education leader with a deep commitment to feminism and social justice. They are an agile leader who anticipates needs, recognizes opportunities, and foresees challenges.

"The ED occupies a central role in a shared governance leadership model. They cultivate and sustain supportive and collaborative relationships with diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships, create and deliver programming, and provide fiscal oversight and leadership in tandem with association commitments to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The work requires creative problem-solving, exemplary interpersonal and strategic communication skills, and an aptitude for developing revenue streams that support association goals.

"Full time REMOTE. 40 hours per week on average. Domestic travel is
required 2-4 times per year. PAY RANGE: $95K-$115K; salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Eligible for supplemental salary upon securing external grants."

DEADLINE TO APPLY: For full consideration, candidate materials should be received by 5 PM Pacific Standard Time on April 15, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.

Read the full position announcement on the SWS website or in the attached PDF.

"The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), a nonpartisan research and policy institute within the McCourt School of Public Policy, seeks a new director to lead the center into its third decade. Founded in 2008, CEW generates accessible, independent research that (1) examines the evolving connections between education and careers; (2) identifies disparities in educational and economic outcomes that disadvantage underserved populations; and (3) strengthens education, training, and workforce systems to prepare people for the labor market and deliver equitable opportunity for all.

"CEW is seeking a new director with a clear vision for advancing the center’s mission by extending and building upon its unique strengths in research, analysis, and communications. The new CEW director must have substantial experience developing and executing a research agenda at the intersection of education and the labor market; securing external grant funding to support research activities; and communicating to multiple audiences about how and why linking research in both spheres is critical. The new director should also have experience providing support to policymakers, practitioners, and funders to build more effective education, training, and workforce systems.

"The ideal candidate will combine rigorous quantitative training with practical policy intuition, have skill and experience translating research for nontechnical audiences, and draw energy from leading a mission-driven organization at the intersection of research, policy, and practice."

For full consideration, applications should be submitted by April 10, 2026.

Read the complete announcement and apply on Interfolio.

Outreach Specialist
COPAFS/Friends of BLS
1430 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Hybrid work
$62 - $65 an hour - Contract

"Build relationships with Congressional offices and bipartisan champions for BLS funding and modernization. This goal includes developing strong relationships with key Members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees and the key staff responsible for crafting BLS appropriations language.

"Support the Steering Committee in issuing timely statements, press pieces, and social media campaigns that highlight the critical role of BLS data and address emergent issues."

See the complete position listing on Indeed

"The Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, seeks a postdoctoral fellow to support and advance emerging action-research projects dedicated to Indigenous Partnerships for Community Well-Being.

"Under the supervision of Prof. Joseph Gone, Faculty Director of the Harvard University Native American Program, and in collaboration with regional and national Indigenous community partners, the fellow will assume mentored responsibility for: (1) advancing research projects, analyzing associated data, writing manuscripts, and submitting these for publication; (2) supporting existing partnerships and cultivating new partnerships toward efficient and effective action-research dedicated to mental health services innovation; (3) contributing to the logistics of community-engaged action-research, including ethics review, financial reporting, grant preparation, etc.; (4) consolidating a relevant network of community-engaged researchers and Indigenous knowledge keepers who are committed to promoting innovative Indigenous wellness projects; and (5) supervising, orienting, and training project students, staff, and volunteers who contribute to these efforts.

"Start date: June 1, 2026. This project is expected to be ongoing. The research fellow position will be hired for one year, with the possibility for renewal depending on continued funding and exemplary performance.

"Applicants must have a doctoral degree in a field relevant to this project (e.g., psychology, medical sociology, medical anthropology, social work, public health). The degree must be awarded before the fellowship position begins. This is a postdoctoral trainee position best suited to individuals who graduated within a month to five years of the start date."

Application deadline: April 1, 2026. Application portal will close at 11:59pm Boston time.

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"The Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research, policy, and advocacy organization committed to building a more equitable and just society through higher education. IHEP is seeking a research intern to join our team remotely for the 2026 summer semester (May/June – August/September 2026). The research team focuses on federal, state, and institutional policies related to racial and socioeconomic equity; postsecondary data and transparency; college access, affordability, success, and value; and projects that further the practical application of promising practices that drive postsecondary attainment, particularly for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and underserved Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students and students from low-income backgrounds. In this role, interns are likely to participate in team and staff meetings, perform literature reviews, participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis, summarize information from postsecondary-themed events, external meetings, and/or new research studies, support the development of research and policy reports, blogs as well as advocacy materials/efforts on topics such as postsecondary data, college completion and affordability, and support the preparation of convenings.

"Although IHEP is headquartered in Washington, D.C., we operate fully remotely on a day-to-day basis and welcome remote applicants for this position." Pay: $20 ‒ $24 Hourly

We will review applications on a rolling basis, but have a priority deadline to apply by March 20, 2026.

Read the complete position description online

"The BLIS Collective (Black Liberation-Indigenous Sovereignty) is a cross-movement Solidarity and Action Hub that braids narratives and grows movements. Our mission is to spark radical collaboration and narrative alignment between and within Black, Indigenous, and transformative social movements to repair, decolonize, and reshape culture. 

"As Deputy Director, you will partner closely with our current Executive Director to guide BLIS through a period of expansion. You will help steer strategic vision, strengthen operational and organizational muscle, and build the conditions for long-term resilience across our ecosystem of members, partners, and funders.

"You will help define what it means to build and steward a Solidarity & Action Hub, where research, coalition-building, storytelling, capacity building, and membership organizing converge. This role is equal parts architect, conductor, and storyteller—guiding internal systems, cultivating movement and funder relationships, managing a dynamic team, and playing a leadership role in reparative and solidarity movements.

"The ideal candidate pairs strong political analysis with operational discipline, can hold complexity and nuance, and leads with humility, accountability, and care. They bring deep expertise in the Land Back movement, fluency in narrative and cultural strategy, and a commitment to building something designed to last far beyond any single campaign or moment.

"This is a full-time, fully remote position. This position requires significant domestic and occasional international travel, approximately 35% of the time. BLIS Collective is a fiscally sponsored organization of Possibility Labs, a 501c3 nonprofit headquartered in San Francisco, California."

See the complete position description online.

"The Georgetown Center on Poverty and Inequality (GCPI) is a research center at Georgetown Law that generates policy solutions to improve the lives of people experiencing poverty in the United States. Collaborating with government and movement leaders, we provide timely, evidence-based ideas to impact decision-making, increase economic well-being, and advance racial and gender equity. We focus on the following policy areas: public benefits, good jobs, care, income and cash, and housing—all with a cross-cutting focus on racial and gender equity. 

"The Senior Policy Analyst develops policy ideas supported by qualitative and quantitative evidence; produces clear, accurate, equity-focused research; and builds support for our policy ideas among policymakers, partners, and other key stakeholders."

Apply by March 30, 2026

Read the complete posting on the Center's website