{"id":5598,"date":"2026-03-13T13:58:30","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T13:58:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5598"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:16:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:16:14","slug":"john-n-bahcall-public-policy-fellowship-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=5598","title":{"rendered":"John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-172964\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: April 15, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship 2026. The John N.\u00a0Bahcall\u00a0Public Policy Fellowship is a full-time one-year postdoctoral level position, renewable for a second year. The salary for this position is like the AIP Congressional Science Fellowship. The Fellowship is named in honor of Dr. John\u00a0Bahcall, a successful advocate for astronomy and respected\u202fresearcher.<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with the AAS Director and Deputy Director of Public Policy, the\u00a0Bahcall\u00a0Public Policy Fellow will\u202fbe responsible for\u202fa wide range of AAS public policy activities including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Direct advocacy for issues in the astronomical sciences with Congress, the Administration, and others<\/li>\n<li>Building and maintaining relationships with key policy people related to the astronomical sciences (Congressional staff, White House staff, federal agency staff, National Academies, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the work of the Committee on Astronomy and Public Policy (CAPP), the Committee for Protection of Astronomy and the Space Environment (COMPASSE),\u00a0Division policy committees, and Society and Division leadership<\/li>\n<li>Coordination of multiple Congressional visits days for groups of AAS members<\/li>\n<li>Coordination of educational briefings and exhibitions on Capitol Hill<\/li>\n<li>Drafting of congressional testimony, letters to policymakers, AAS Board resolutions, and advocacy materials<\/li>\n<li>Developing and implementing policy sessions for AAS annual meetings<\/li>\n<li>Authorship of the AAS Policy Blog, policy-related AAS social media, and AAS Action Alerts and Informational Emails<\/li>\n<li>Delivering invited colloquium talks at college\/university departments and other institutions around the country<\/li>\n<li>Representing the AAS in several science and technology coalitions, including taking on occasional leadership roles for special events or initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Attendance at policy-related events: receptions, Congressional hearings, coalition meetings, conferences, briefings, advisory committee meetings, colloquia, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Monitoring developments across the astronomical science community in major scientific results, priorities, challenges, and concerns that relate to federal policies and funding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AAS\u00a0offers a competitive salary plus an exceptional benefits package, generous sick and vacation time, 13 paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, parking and commuter benefits, and a\u00a0403(b)-retirement\u00a0plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full or Graduate Student membership in the AAS at the time of application (other classes of AAS or Division membership will not be considered)<\/li>\n<li>PhD in the astronomical sciences or a related field; all degree requirements must be completed before the start of the fellowship term<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated interest or experience in science policy and advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Excellent record of technical accomplishment<\/li>\n<li>Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills; willing to network; comfortable being outgoing in professional settings<\/li>\n<li>Sound judgment and maturity in decision-making<\/li>\n<li>Legally authorized to work in the US\u202f(AAS\u202fcannot\u202fsponsor\u202fwork authorizations at this time)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested and qualified applicants should submit contact information, PhD status, three references, a cover letter, and a short CV.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The cover letter should explain the applicant\u2019s interest in the position, how the fellowship fits into the applicant\u2019s career plans at this time, and attributes and experience that would make the applicant highly effective in this position.<\/li>\n<li>Your letter writers will be contacted to submit their reference letters by the application deadline.<\/li>\n<li>Relevant writing samples will be requested of semi-finalists.<\/li>\n<li>They have the flexibility to accommodate different start dates. Indicate your earliest possible start date in the webform.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aas.org\/form\/john-n-bahcall-public-policy-fel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aas.org\/form\/john-n-bahcall-public-policy-fel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: April 15, 2026 Applications are open for the John N. Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship 2026. The John N.\u00a0Bahcall\u00a0Public Policy Fellowship is a full-time one-year postdoctoral level position, renewable for a second year. The salary for this position is like the AIP Congressional Science Fellowship. 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