Now is the time to shape the future of artificial intelligence. As Congress works on multiple legislative efforts, scientific and engineering expertise is needed immediately to inform federal policymaking. AAAS is seeking scientists and engineers from a wide range of disciplines to provide a rapid response to this urgent need on Capitol Hill. Congress is preparing to meet the urgent need to shape AI policies, and AI-STPF fellows will be extraordinary assets in helping to understand political, social, cyber and economic impacts for our country and the world. AAAS is seeking leads and interested applicants.
Placement Term: September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024
Eligibility: With expertise in a range of relevant fields and experience spanning industry, academia and beyond, AI fellows will be part of STPF legislative branch fellowships and placed in the personal and committee offices of Members of Congress. Poised and at-the-ready as embedded staff members, fellows of the AI-STPF cohort will be a trusted resource providing in-house expertise and analysis for decision-makers providing knowledge, insight and guidance in support of smart policies for this powerful technology.
The subject matter area expertise sought includes, but is not limited to:
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AI and generative technologies
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Robotics
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Psychology and human factors
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Computer science and engineering
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Machine learning
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Economics and political science
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Information technology
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Data science
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Mathematics and statistics
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Health technology
Candidates may come from a range of career stages, degree levels, and experience. You must have a Ph.D., a Master’s degree PLUS at least 3 years of post-degree work experience, or a BS degree PLUS five years of post-degree work experience. While prior government experience is not required, previous engagement with political, social and regulatory challenges is especially welcome. Applicants who are new to the program, as well as STPF alumni and current fellows who are not already committed to a 2023-24 fellowship placement are eligible. To be considered for this opportunity, individuals must be U.S. citizens.
Location: As with all AAAS STPF fellowships, the AI-STPF cohort will be based in the Washington, DC area, and fellows must reside in Washington DC, Maryland or Virginia for the duration of the fellowship.
Benefits: Fellows will receive a stipend in the GS-12, Step 10 level for federal employees in the Washington, DC locality ($122,459 as of 2023), along with additional benefits including a relocation allowance, health insurance and transit benefits.
The fellowship will begin on September 1, 2023 with a mandatory two-week, in-person orientation program in the Washington, D.C. area on the workings of the federal government that provides exposure to some of the issues, institutions and individuals involved in federal policymaking. Throughout the fellowship year, fellows will have access to professional development training and workshops relevant to policy, communication, leadership and career strategies. The fellowship will conclude on August 31, 2024.
Have a question? Please contact fellowships@aaas.org.