Calling California Grad Students & Postdocs:
Apply for CCST’s Science Translators Showcase!
The chosen “Science Translators” will participate in a series of virtual policy and communication trainings from CCST and get a chance to explain their research to legislative staffers, agency managers, and senior policy leaders during a networking event at the California State Capitol.
CCST seeks candidates who are eager to learn and practice science communication as well as convey the relevance of their research to public policy questions. The training series and culminating Showcase offer graduate students and postdocs the opportunity to cultivate the skills necessary for science policy advising, meet other innovative researchers, and proudly represent their home institution.
Details:
- Applications due: Wed., October 30 by 11:59p (PT).
- Who can apply? Read application criteria and FAQ.
Ready to go? Start your online application.
| Apply to be a 2025 CCST Science Translator |
  Testimonials:   Seeking a career in science policy? Apply to be a CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellow. If you’re looking for a more in-depth opportunity to engage in science policy, consider applying for our CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship. Applications for the fellowship open December 1st. About CCST’s Science Translators Showcase: Developed by Ben Young Landis, CCST debuted its “Science Translators Showcase” event series in February 2018 at the California State Capitol during CCST’s inaugural Science & Technology Week — providing graduate students and postdocs from California campuses an important professional development opportunity. Stay in touch with news and events from CCST: Sign up for our monthly CCST Spotlight newsletter. Are you in the research or policy space? Help us find the best experts (yourself included!): Sign up to receive our Calls for Expertise.  Follow @CCSTorg      Follow @CCSTfellows  The California Council on Science and Technology is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization established via the California State Legislature — making California’s policies stronger with science and technology since 1988. We engage leading experts in science and technology to advise State policymakers — ensuring that California policy is strengthened and informed by scientific knowledge, research, and innovation. |
