Expected profiles for our four fellowship categories are listed below. Note that there are two categories for think tank placements: one for entry-level candidates (“junior fellows”) and one for more experienced candidates (“fellows”).
Applicants are not required to have prior policy experience, though applicants with prior policy experience are welcome to apply. We strongly encourage individuals with backgrounds and experiences underrepresented in science and technology policy to apply, especially women and people of color.
The eligibility guidelines below are loose and somewhat flexible. If you’re not sure whether you are eligible, we still encourage you to apply.
- Executive Branch Fellow:
- Several years of professional experience
- A graduate degree (strongly preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated expertise in AI, biosecurity, or related emerging technology areas
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in or leading teams and building consensus
- Congressional Fellow:
- Several years of professional experience
- A graduate degree (preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated expertise in AI, biosecurity, or related emerging technology areas
- Strong interpersonal, writing, and verbal communication skills
- Experience working in collaborative and fast-paced environments
- Interest in coalition-building, working on multiple issues simultaneously, and navigating social and political complexity
- Think Tank Fellow:
- Several years of research and writing experience (academic or professional)
- A PhD or other terminal degree (strongly preferred but not required)
- Demonstrated expertise in AI, biosecurity, or related emerging technology areas
- Strong analytic and writing skills, and a demonstrated ability to bring projects to completion independently
- Interest in communicating complex ideas to non-technical policy audiences (both in writing and verbally)
- Skills in critical languages (e.g. Chinese, Russian) and/or data analysis preferred
- Think Tank Junior Fellow:
- Recently obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including Spring 2022 graduates)
- Demonstrated interest in AI, biosecurity, or related emerging technology areas
- Strong analytic, writing, operations, and communications skills
- Prior experience with research and/or program support strongly preferred
- Skills in critical languages (e.g. Chinese, Russian) and/or data analysis preferred
All participants must be eligible to work in the United States and willing to live in Washington, DC, for the duration of their fellowship. We are not able to sponsor US employment visas for participants; US permanent residents (green card holders) are eligible to apply, but fellows who are not US citizens may be ineligible for placements that require a security clearance.
The application deadline has now passed. The application form asked for the following items:
- A CV or resume (no longer than 2 pages)
- Most recent college or university transcript (optional for applicants with 5+ years of work experience)
- Personal statement (≤700 words, see application form for prompt)
- Short essay (≤500 words, see application form for prompt)
- Statement of motivation (≤200 words, see application form for prompt)
- Writing sample (≤5 pages) (required for think tank fellowships, optional for congressional and executive branch fellowships)
Some outside advisors will help us review and evaluate applications. By submitting your application, you agree that we may share your application with our outside advisors for evaluation purposes. Your application materials will be used for selection purposes only; if selected, you will be able to review and update any material that is shared with prospective host organizations.