North Carolina Sea Grant STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship

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Job Description


The North Carolina Sea Grant STEM Policy Post-Graduate Fellowship offers recent graduates from North Carolina institutions the opportunity to serve full-time for one year in high-level state government offices. Fellows focus on policy topics related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), contributing their expertise to inform decision-making processes at the state level.

Role Description:
Fellows are placed within various North Carolina state agencies, where they engage in policy analysis, program development, and stakeholder engagement related to STEM fields. Through this immersive experience, fellows gain firsthand knowledge of the policy-making process and contribute to initiatives that impact the state’s scientific and technological landscape.

  • Location: Various state government offices in North Carolina, including:

    • North Carolina Biotechnology Center

    • NC Department of Environmental Quality, State Energy Office

    • NC Department of Commerce, Office of Science, Technology & Innovation

    • NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources

    • Albemarle-Pamlico National Estuary Partnership

    • NC Department of Transportation, Chief Operating Office

  • Application Cycle: Annually

  • What You’ll Need:

    • A master’s or other advanced degree in a STEM or STEM-related discipline from an accredited North Carolina institution, conferred between July 31, 2023, and December 31, 2024.

    • A strong interest in science policy and public service.

  • Preferred or Required Qualifications:

    • Demonstrated commitment to public service and the application of STEM expertise to policy-making.

    • Excellent communication and analytical skills.

    • Ability to work collaboratively within governmental and interdisciplinary teams.

  • Benefits and Perks:

    • Annual stipend of $52,500.

    • $2,000 in travel support for professional development and networking opportunities.

    • Participation in a policy workshop through a partnership with Sigma Xi, the international honor society of science and engineering.

    • Exposure to high-level policy-making processes and the opportunity to contribute to impactful state initiatives.

  • Where and How You Can Apply:

    • Applications are submitted through the eSeaGrant portal: go.ncsu.edu/ncesg.

    • Required application materials include:

      • Resume or curriculum vitae (maximum two pages).

      • Career goal statement (up to 1,000 words) detailing expectations for the fellowship experience and its relation to future career endeavors.

      • Two letters of recommendation, including one from an academic reference.

      • Copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

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