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Jefferson Science Fellowships

Fellowship
National Academies (Jefferson Science Fellows programme in partnership with the U.S. Department of State) Washington, D.C., United States 2026

Information

The Jefferson Science Fellowships place experienced university faculty in a one-year immersive assignment at the U.S. Department of State to engage them in U.S. foreign policy and international development. The programme is intended for senior academic scientists and engineers (tenured or similarly ranked faculty) and facilitates direct engagement between academia and policy making. Fellows serve for one year in Washington, D.C., contributing technical expertise to policy and program decisions.

Benefits

One-year placement at the U.S. Department of State to work on foreign policy and international development issues; direct engagement between university faculty and policy makers.

Eligibility

Open to tenured, or similarly ranked, faculty (senior academic scientists and engineers).

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