Program History
The AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships (STPF) began in 1973 with seven fellows serving in congressional offices providing scientific expertise to policymakers facing increasingly technical legislative issues. Today, AAAS partners with federal agencies, congressional offices and committees, and approximately 30 professional scientific societies to provide public policy education and outreach experiences for scientists and engineers.
Fellows serve yearlong assignments in the federal government and represent a broad range of backgrounds, disciplines, and career stages. Each year, STPF adds to a growing corps nearly 4,000 strong of policy-savvy leaders working across academia, government, nonprofits, and industry to serve the nation and citizens around the world.
50+ Years of Impact
This Timeline documents the history of the AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships and the context in which the program has thrived. It highlights the program's evolution and impact and features selected contributions and accomplishments that represent the broad range of fellows' activities and achievements. Visit Timeline page to explore 50+ years of STPF history!
Current Fellows Overview
Connect with Alumni
The alumni directory is an easy way to stayconnected with fellow alumni, exchange career advice, and reconnect with old friends.
Fellowship Placements
Our 4,000+ alumni continue to shape science policy across government, academia, and industry.
Congressional
Serve in House and Senate offices, providing scientific expertise on legislative issues and policy development.
Executive Branch
Work within federal agencies on policy implementation and research.
Judicial
Support the Federal Judicial Center in developing educational resources and training programs for federal judges.
Pathways to Policy Fellowship
Pathways to Policy Fellowship provides experts the opportunity to make an impact on science policy.
Our Team
The STPF team brings together expertise in science policy, program management, and fellow support to ensure the success of our fellowship program.
