WA Science Policy Fellowship Program Planning

WSAS received a $100,000 grant from the National Conference of State Legislatures State Science Policy Fellowship Planning Grant Initiative to support the planning of a science policy fellowship program in Washington state. Over the grant period, WSAS will work collaboratively with legislators and other interested parties to design a nonpartisan fellowship program that meets the needs of policymakers in Washington state. WSAS will also participate in NCSL’s peer network to learn about best practices, tools and strategies for developing and managing state fellowship programs.

• Elements of a Successful Science and Technology Policy Fellows Program for State Government. A report developed by the California Council on Science & Technology that identifies the elements to be considered when establishing state-level science policy fellowship programs.
• State Level S&T Policy Fellowships. Overview that provides detailed program information and contacts for State Level S&T Policy Fellowships that are currently recruiting.
• Integrating Evidence and Data in the Policymaking Process through Science Policy Fellowships. An overview of science policy fellowship models.
• NCSL Center for Results-Driven Governing. Resources and tools for helping states use data and evidence to inform policy and budget decisions.