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Applications are now open for the Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship. This fellowship aims to equip current Congressional staff with a comprehensive understanding of the science, engineering, and health aspects of climate change to inform policy decisions effectively.
Opportunity Details
The Climate Crossroads Congressional Fellowship, organized by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, offers a unique opportunity for Congressional staff to delve into the scientific dimensions of climate change. Through a nine-month training and networking experience, fellows will enhance their scientific literacy, access emerging knowledge, and establish connections with colleagues from diverse policy backgrounds.
The fellowship program for the 2024-2025 cohort will commence with a reception in September in Washington, DC, followed by a series of in-person events over the subsequent eight months. These events will include briefings, seminars, and activities held within the Capitol Complex and the National Academies’ buildings in Washington, DC. Additionally, an intensive weekend seminar outside Washington, DC, will be a central component of the fellowship. Fellows will also have the opportunity to participate in fellow-only activities alongside other National Academies events. Upon completion of the program, fellows will be recognized at the Climate Crossroads Summit and gain access to future alumni events and public-facing materials.
The National Academies staff review panel will select a bipartisan, bicameral, and diverse cohort of Congressional staff members at various career stages with the desire to lead on multiple dimensions of climate, scientific, and technical policymaking.
Applicants must:
This opportunity is open to early-, mid-, and senior-level staff. Previous climate change knowledge or higher degrees are not required.
Fellows are not required to maintain their status as a Congressional, CBO, CRS, or GAO staff member throughout the remainder of the fellowship, but changes in employment will be reviewed by the National Academies on a case-by-case basis to avoid conflicts of interest and to ensure compliance with institutional ethics and other policies. Fellows are responsible for ensuring that their new employer is aware and supportive of their active participation in the program.
The fellowship modules and other events will primarily take place in Washington, DC. Fellows are expected to attend in-person events approximately once a month in Washington, DC and are responsible for making their own transportation arrangements at their own expense.
Preference may be given to applicants who work in a Washington, DC-based office; have relevant full-time work experience in science, policy, and/or science policy; or who are permanent staff, but applicants who do not meet those criteria are eligible to apply.
Application will include 10 short questions includingthe three prompts below:
Resumé/CV: This should include your responsibilities in your current role, years of experience working in Congress/CBO/CRS/GAO, work history, and highest education level.
Letter of Acknowledgment: This should indicate that your office leadership (for example, Staff Director, Chief of Staff, or member of Congress) is aware and supportive of your active participation in the program in your official capacity.
The Letter of Acknowledgment must: