Applications Now Open for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Start your science policy career today, applications for the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship are now open, due March 3rd. As Fellows, scientists, engineers, and social scientists spend one year in Sacramento working as staff in the State Assembly, State Senate, a State Agency, or Offices of the Governor.

Fellows get a front-row seat learning about the craft and process of policymaking in the State of California — a dynamic arena that often sets policy trends for the United States and the world.

Register for the Application Webinar

Applying this year? In coming years? Watch for our Jan. 15 webinar with Fellows and alumni to learn everything you need to know from application to post-Fellowship careers, “Everything You Need to Know About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship.”

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Resources to share:

• Fellowship web page
• Fellowship Flyer (PDF)

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Important Details

Timeline & Location

• Deadline Extended: Applications Due March 10, 2025, 11:59 pm PST
• Training Begins: Nov. 3, 2025
• In-Person, Sacramento, California

Apply:

• Bookmark the link and get started today: https://webportalapp.com/sp/ccst

Eligibility

• PhD in science, social science, or engineering field* by Sept. 15, 2025
• US citizen or suitable work eligibility status (See FAQ for details.)

Compensation

• Salary ($68,640)
• Paid-time off
• Health, dental, & vision benefits
• Reimbursements for professional development + Relocation

Application Materials

• Resume/CV
• Statement of Purpose
• Two Letters of Recommendation

Career Paths

• Fellows work in a variety of careers following the Fellowship in state and federal government, at nonprofit institutions, academic institutions, federal laboratories, and more.
• Work during the Fellowship can relate directly to a Fellow’s PhD, or serve as an opportunity to jump into completely new topics of interest.

Learn More:

• Watch our informational webinar presentation and read the Q&A with alumni.
• Read the Fellowship FAQ.

Questions?
Email Science Fellows Program Manager [email protected]

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About the CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship
The CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows program places PhD-level scientists, engineers, and social scientists in the California State Legislature, State Agencies, and Offices of the Governor for a year of public policy, leadership training, and public service—training scientific thinkers to be policy-savvy, while helping equip California’s decision makers with science-savvy staff.