ASA Fellowships and Grants
ASA Science Policy Fellowship
The ASA Science Policy Fellow works in Washington, DC as a member of the ASA science policy staff to elevate the profile of statistics in policymaking and advocating on behalf of the profession. The fellow is a one to two year position based at the ASA headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, but spends the bulk of her/his time in Washington, advocating for statistics and experiencing first-hand how federal science policy is formed. In partnership with the director of science policy, the ASA science policy fellow will be responsible for a wide range of activities, including the following:
- Initiating and leading new advocacy topics for the ASA (preferably in collaboration with other societies)
- Advocating specific statistics-related issues to Congress, the administration, and others
- Exploring and implementing ways in which the ASA's science policy activities could be expanded to better meet its responsibilities (e.g., congressional briefings, webinars)
- Maintaining relationships with key policy officials related to statistics (e.g., U.S. Census Bureau, Hill staff, OMB, OSTP, National Academies, etc.)
- Generally supporting the dual responsibilities of ASA science policy work: raising the profile of statistics in policymaking and advocating on behalf of the statistics profession
- Attending policy-related events (e.g., congressional hearings, coalition meetings, conferences, briefings, and colloquia)
- Coordinating ASA participation in statistics and science and technology coalition events
- Speaking publicly on behalf of the ASA, especially for colloquia
- Contributing to communications to ASA members about science policy (e.g., Amstat News, Enews, social media)
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ASA/ACM/AMS/IMS/MAA/SIAM Science and Technology Policy Fellowship
The ASA/ACM/AMS/IMS/MAA/SIAM 2021-2022 Science and Technology Policy Fellowship focuses on data science and related expertise such as machine learning, data visualization, and causal inference to meet legislative and policymaking challenges. Fellows serve on the staff of a senator, representative, or congressional committee beginning September 2021. Learn about the executive and legislative processes and lend statistical and scientific expertise to public policy issues.
Individuals who are US citizens and have a PhD in statistics, data science, mathematics, or a closely related field are encouraged to apply. The ASA seeks candidates reflecting the diversity of our society. Applications are due by February 28, 2021, and require a candidate statement, biographical sketch, and three letters of reference.
This project is funded by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
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