Science Policy Opportunities
AGU Science Policy information, opportunities and resources
Opportunities and Programs
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AGU'S CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIP– The Congressional Science Fellowship program places highly accomplished scientists and other professionals in the offices of either an individual member of Congress or on a committee for a one-year assignment. Applications are due 15 January 2025.
- INTERN WITH AGU - Interested in gaining first hand experience in science policy? AGU offers paid, remote internships for anyone looking to get their science policy career started. We have two internships open now, focused on legislative affairs or grassroots engagement. Apply today!
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Catalyzing Advocacy In Science And Engineering (CASE) Workshop-Each year, AGU sponsors one student member to attend the AAAS Catalyzing Advocacy in Science and Engineering (CASE) Workshop in Washington, D.C. Apply for AGU sponsorship by 1 February 2025!
- AGU ACTION CENTER - Engage with your legislators in just a few clicks on the latest science policy issues and legislation, and sign up to receive alerts when key science policy actions happen.
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VOICES FOR SCIENCE – Voice for Sciecne supports, rewards, and fosters a network of exceptional science-communication and science-policy advocates based in the United States, Canada, the UK, and the European Union to amplify the voice of science and build valuable dialogues and relationships with key audiences. Applications open 1 May 2025.
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GEOSCIENCES CONGRESSIONAL VISIT DAY: Each year, AGU sponsors Congressional Visits Days (CVDs), which gives our members the opportunity to meet with policymakers, traditionally in Washington, D.C. Learn more about GeoCVD and other opportunities to engage.
- LOCAL SCIENCE PARTNERS – This program pairs AGU members with their legislators and provides AGU member partners the tools, resources and training to build sustainable relationships with their legislators. The goal of Local Science Partners is to advance AGU’s policy agenda and diversify sciences’ Congressional champions.
Learn and follow
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POSITION STATEMENTS - AGU offers resources on issues related to Earth and space science. Our science impacts areas from agriculture to energy and we hope to enable our scientists and policymakers to develop solutions to these issues. Our position statements provide scientific expertise on significant policy issues related to our science. They are developed by a task force of experts, submitted for a member review period, and approved by AGU’s Board and Council.
- GLOBAL POLICY AT AGU - Earth and space scientists stand at the forefront of the climate crisis and bring pivotal perspective to global policy. AGU offers many ways to help you become a better advocate for science policy at a global level.
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LETTERS TO POLICYMAKERS – As a scientific society, AGU is often called upon to explain the importance of Earth and space science and its impact on society, as a way to inform decisions that shape policy across the country. This often means we write, or co-sign, letters to lawmakers and regulators that explain our position on certain topics and provide information or highlight issues affecting the science community. Visit our letters page on the AGU Bridge Blog to read recent letters by date, the receiving agency or office, and scientific topic. For letters before 2021, please visit our Letters Archive page.
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THE BRIDGE BLOG - The Bridge is an AGU blog that connects science and policy. It provides a platform for scientists, policy makers, and experts to communicate ideas about the science policy interface. Do you have a policy idea you want to share? Pitch your blog idea to our team.
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@AGUSciPolicy ON TWITTER – Follow us on Twitter for more on the latest events and news around Earth and space science policy.
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SCIENCE POLICY ALERTS – Sign up to receive our monthly email alerts to keep you informed on science policy happenings and help you share your expertise and views with your elected representatives in a meaningful manner.
Resources
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- LEGAL EDUCATION FOR SCIENTISTS – To better prepare the scientific community for legal challenges around their work, correspondence or public statements, we created a legal education program with the Climate Science Legal Defense Fund. Learn more about the events we offer.
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SCIENCE POLICY WEBINARS – Get the information you need about federal science funding, the legislative process, how to meet with your lawmaker virtually, and more.
- SCIENCE VOTES THE FUTURE - In 2020, in an effort to engage more members of the STEM community in voting and the electoral process, AGU launched Science Votes the Future. In 2022, we continued to engage scientists in voting education and give them the tools to engage with candidates and encourage pro-science platforms. We are continuing with our efforts in 2024; pledge to vote and receive information on your elections!
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TOOLKITS - AGU has a variety of toolkits to make engaging in science policy easier for you.
