Civic Science Fellow 2026 at the Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)

The Civic Science Fellow 2026 is a full-time 18-month fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey, aimed at reshaping the relationship between science and society. The fellow supports The Public’s Science initiative by contributing to research, communication, and community engagement efforts in science governance and public engagement. The position offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package as part of a collaborative research environment.

Annual salary, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability benefits, retirement plan options, paid holidays and sick leave, tuition assistance, and other standard benefits.

Applicants must demonstrate strong writing, research, and communication skills along with experience in digital communications and community engagement. Minimum qualifications include an MA or MS in science writing, multimedia journalism, or science and health journalism, or a PhD in social sciences, sciences, or humanities.