National Academies - Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate and Postgraduate Fellowship Program

Biographical sketches of fellows for the 2025 Christine Mirzayan Science and Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program.

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DeadlineFebruary 2, 2026

Award amount$11,000 stipend

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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2026 Mirzayan Fellowship Application Preview

Preview of the 2026 Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship application, detailing eligibility, personal information, academic and professional background, and policy interests.

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Award amount

$11,000 stipend

Eligibility

Current graduate student pursuing a terminal degree in sciences, engineering, or medicine.; Dissertation phase of program.; Completed terminal degree within the last five years (on or after Nov 1, 2019).; Must be able to attend full 12-week program in-person in Washington, D.C.; U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder.

Requirements

Statement of Interest (500 words or fewer).; Description of Policy Issue Interest (300 words or fewer).; Professional Profile including current academic degree details.; Biographical Information.; Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages).

Application materials

Statement of Interest; Policy Issue Description; Curriculum Vitae (CV); References (2)

How to apply

Complete online application form.; Submit Statement of Interest.; Submit Policy Issue Description.; Provide professional and academic background.; Provide references.

Important dates

Program Dates: March 2 - May 22, 2026; Visa proof deadline: February 2, 2026

Documents

Curriculum Vitae (PDF Format, max 3 pages); Reference Document (max 2 pages)

Contact

MirzayanFellowship@nas.edu

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