Application Now Open: Mirzayan Fellowship
Application deadline August 20, 2025 - ARL Network
The application for the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is now open! They are seeking current graduate students or recent graduates who are interested in exploring career options in science policy. A typical candidate is in the final years of their PhD program or has defended their thesis within the past five years, and is excited to spend time in D.C., learn about science policy, and network with science and technology policy experts. This year's Fellowship will run from March 2 - May 22, 2026.
The Mirzayan Fellowship provides the opportunity to:
- Spend 12 weeks in Washington, D.C.
- Work with a National Academies program team
- Be paired with a mentor from their assigned host unit
- Learn about science and technology policy
- Network with experts from around the country
- Join a cohort and alumni network of driven, like-minded individuals
International students already based in the United States are welcome, and we encourage those with strong interest but limited experience in policy to apply.
Please use this link for more details and to submit your application.
Application Deadline:
August 20, 2025, 11:59 PM ET (DC Time)
If you have any questions, please contact us at MirzayanFellowship@nas.edu
Posted: June 26, 2025, 1:56 AM
