Fellowship Description

The American Mathematical Society (AMS) will sponsor a Congressional Fellow from September 2026 through August 2027. The Fellow will spend the year working on the staff of either a member of Congress or a congressional committee, working in legislative and policy areas requiring scientific and technical input. The Fellow brings a mathematical background and external perspective to the decision-making process in Congress. 

Fellows must be cognizant of and demonstrate sensitivity toward political and social issues and have a strong interest in applying personal knowledge toward solutions to societal problems. The AMS Congressional Fellow joins a cohort of other scientists, sponsored by other professional societies. The larger fellowship program includes an orientation on congressional and executive branch operations, and a year-long seminar series on issues involving science, technology, and public policy. 

Eligibility:

• Applications are invited from individuals in the mathematical sciences. 

• Applicants must have a PhD or an equivalent doctoral-level degree by June 15, 2026. 

• Applicants must be US citizens. 

• Federal employees are not eligible. 

The stipend for the fellowship period (September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027) will be $108,162, with additional allowances for relocation and professional travel, as well as a contribution toward health insurance. 

Applicants must submit a statement expressing interest and qualifications for the AMS Congressional Fellowship as well as a current curriculum vitae. Candidates must also have three letters of recommendation sent to the AMS by the February 1, 2026 deadline. 

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 11:59 P.M. EST ON FEBRUARY 1, 2026.