Fellowships

Experience policy-making from the inside! The APA public policy fellowship program provides four unique opportunities to apply your psychological expertise to public policy. Visit the individual program pages for more information about requirements and the application process.

The APA public policy fellowship provided me with an opportunity to deepen my knowledge of federal policy influence and contribute my expertise to support the development of innovative policies to make positive impacts in our society.
—Sonji Jones-Manson, PhD, 2021-22 APA Executive Branch fellow at U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education in the Office of Innovation and Early Learning

2027-28 APA Congressional and Executive Branch Fellowships.

Applications will be accepted from May 15, 2026, through January 4, 2027.

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APA Congressional Fellowship

Spend a year working on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee drafting legislation, conducting oversight work, assisting with congressional hearings and events, and preparing briefs and speeches.

APA Executive Branch Science Fellowship

APA Executive Branch Science Fellows work in a federal agency based on fellows’ expertise and interests. Responsibilities may include activities related to research and staffing, producing scientific media materials, responding to congressional inquiries, and more.

Jacquelin Goldman Congressional Fellowship

This fellowship provides an invaluable public policy learning experience for psychologists with a background in developmental or clinical psychology and experience working directly with children.

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Springfield LGBTQIA+ Congressional Fellowship

This fellowship provides an invaluable public policy learning experience for psychologists with a background or interest in psychology as it pertains to the health, wellbeing and civil rights of LGBTQIA+ populations.

Please reach out to the Advocacy office if you have questions about any of the fellowships.

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