Policy Fellowships: Breaking Into US Policy

“TechCongress Fellowship” by Horizon Institute for Public Service


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TechCongress offers 10-12 month bipartisan full-time congressional fellowships for early- to mid-career professionals with technical experience. No prior policy experience is required.

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Outline:

(01:09) Why you should consider the TechCongress Fellowship

(02:16) Eligibility

(04:13) Fellowship structure and experience

(04:18) Structure and timelines

(06:41) Where can you work in Congress?

(07:12) What type of work do you do during your placement?

(08:55) What are the salary and benefits?

(10:01) What are professional development opportunities?

(10:51) What are (government) opportunities after the fellowship?

(11:46) Can I do work that is relevant to emerging technology policy?

(12:10) What are potential downsides of the fellowship?

(13:11) Becoming a TechCongress Fellow

(13:14) What does the application process involve?

(14:02) Applications tips

(15:23) What qualities does the fellowship look for?

(16:01) Appendix: Helpful resources

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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in emerging technology policy, complete our Policy Career Interest Form, and we may be able to match you with opportunities suited to your background and interests.

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Last updated:

July 10th, 2024

Source:

https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/techcongress

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