AMS Congressional Fellowship
A one-year fellowship in Washington, D.C. for mathematicians to contribute scientific expertise to legislative and policy decision-making.
Best for:Best for quantitative researchers and mathematicians with a strong interest in science policy and legislative affairs.
Overview
The American Mathematical Society sponsors a congressional fellowship from September 2027 through August 2028, placing a qualified researcher on the staff of a member of Congress or a congressional committee. The fellow engages with legislative and policy areas requiring scientific and technical input, bringing a mathematical perspective to societal problems. Participants join a broader cohort of scientific fellows for orientation and year-long seminars on science, technology, and public policy. Applicants must demonstrate strong analytical capabilities alongside sensitivity to political and social issues.
What you'll do
- Work on the staff of a member of Congress or a congressional committee on legislative and policy issues
- Provide scientific and technical input requiring mathematical expertise for congressional decision-making
- Participate in an orientation on congressional and executive branch operations
- Engage in a year-long seminar series focusing on science, technology, and public policy
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree in the mathematical sciences
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills rooted in mathematical sciences
- Demonstrated sensitivity toward political and social issues
- Strong interest in applying technical knowledge to solve societal problems
- U.S. citizenship
- Must hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral-level degree by June 15, 2027
- Federal employees are not eligible
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-02-01 (America/New_York)
Submit an expression of interest statement and a current curriculum vitae through the application portal, and ensure three letters of recommendation are sent to the AMS by the deadline.
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of interest and qualifications
- 3 reference letters
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