STPF ushers in 50th anniversary with its largest fellowship class
STPF ushers in 50th anniversary with its largest fellowship class Katherine Yau Thu, 09/29/2022 - 10:39 Published Date Thu, 09/29/2022 - 10:38 Five fellows of 300 (!) in the 50th class cohort take a
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50th Class of AAAS S&T Policy Fellows Embarks Upon Year of Service
An intensive orientation kicked off the year for the 50th class of STPF fellows. Held Sept. 1-13 at the beginning of the fellowship year, the orientation was imbued with wisdom from science policy veterans – including alum fellows – on how they can contribute to science policy that draws from diverse perspectives and yields benefits for all.
The Golden Goose Award Honors Rep. Jim Cooper
Basic research is often maligned as a waste of government money. So, in a coalition including AAAS, Congressman Jim – aka “Father Goose” – Cooper pioneered the Golden Goose Award to highlight the critical nature of such research. He is set to retire at the end of this term and thanks to his legacy, the award will continue to elevate research that can change lives.
How to Make Your STPF Application Stand Out
How to Make Your STPF Application Stand Out ksong Wed, 09/25/2019 - 10:47 Share Title How to Make Your STPF Application Stand Out Published Date Thu, 09/29/2022 - 10:39 There are more than 300 AAAS S
47th Forum on S&T Policy
Gather to discuss major challenges affecting science, policy and society, as well as their intersectionality, and participate in discussions with top experts and decision-makers.

R&D Funding Breakdown of Legislation - Authorization vs. Appropriation
Legislative text can be confusing – a dollar sign in a bill doesn’t necessarily mean that that amount of money is available for a project. Want to know what’s actually funded in CHIPS, the Inflation Reduction Act, or the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law?
Featured Fellows

Maciej
Gonek
After two years as a fellow at the Veterans Administration, Maciej Gonek has joined the Veteran Access Program at Evolve Foundation. “I had a chance to use the passion, knowledge and skills that I cultivated as an STPF fellow to join Evolve. To relieve widespread suffering, I hope to drive adoption of astonishingly promising MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for Veterans with PTSD if approved by the Food and Drug Administration.”
Featured Events
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October
2022 AISES National Conference
Conference
Come learn about science policy and the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships during the AISES National Conference!
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October
2022 SACNAS
Conference
Come learn about science policy and the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships during the 2022 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference!
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November
2022 Society for Neuroscience Meeting
Conference
Come learn about science policy and the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships!
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December
2022 AGU Fall Meeting
Conference
Come learn about science policy and the AAAS S&T Policy Fellowships during the AGU Fall Meeting in Chicago!