California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)

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1. CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellowship (2026 class)

   The California Council on Science & Technology (CCST) offers the Science & Technology Policy Fellowship, a one-year placement that embeds PhD-level scientists, engineers, and social scientists in the California State Legislature, state agencies, and the Governor’s offices to deliver science-informed policy support, leadership training, and public service.

   FellowshipScience, Engineering, and Social Sciences

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

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2. Senior AI Fellow at the California Department of Technology

   California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) seeks up to two Senior AI Fellows to be embedded at the California Department of Technology through its AI Science Residency Program to advise on AI policy, safety, governance and adoption (with emphasis on frontier AI, risk management, models, developers, and statutory thresholds) for a limited-term, full-time placement Sept 2026–Aug 2027 (possible extension); positions are CCST employment with salary $120,000–$150,000, benefits, remote within California and occasional travel to Sacramento.

   FellowshipArtificial Intelligence, Public Policy

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $150,000

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