Do you have questions about how to get more involved in the group? Or science policy in general? Or what projects we’re currently working on? Do you want to meet other group members? Looking to pitch a project idea? Are you wondering what funding opportunities are available for our members?

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We’re now holding weekly Office Hours, where several of the group’s officers will be hanging out on Zoom to answer your questions - or just say hi! Pop in to meet us, meet other group members, and have your  questions answered. This time slot can also serve as a work hour if you’re currently working on a Science Policy project!

Office hours will be held weekly on Mondays at 2pm., beginning February 22nd. Join the recurring meeting here!

Do you want experience writing about Science Policy but aren't sure where to start? If so, you're in luck!

The Journal of Science Policy & Governance currently has 2 active calls for policy papers: “Science-- The Endless Frontier: Shaping the Future of Science Policy” and “Intersectional Science Policy"

Find out more by clicking the images below, and email us at uclascipolgroup@gmail.com to get involved or pitch an idea! 

>Writing teams for The Endless Frontier have closed; email us to

    serve as a reader/editor

>Join a writing team for Intersectional Science Policy until Mar. 1

Check out the workshop series accompanying “Intersectional Science Policy”:

Workshop 1: February 27 & 28 Impactful and Inclusive Policy Memo Writing, co-hosted with SACNAS - REGISTER HERE

Workshop 2 - February 6 & 7, 2021: Prioritizing Diversity in Science Policy Writing, co-hosted with 500 Women Scientists - REGISTER HERE 

Workshop 3 - March 13 & 14, 2021: Writing Policy Memos with an Equity Lens, co-hosted with NSBE - REGISTER HERE

Workshop 4: Date TBD Effectively Writing Memos as a Team, co-hosted with NSPN - REGISTER HERE

​Workshop 5: Date TBD Inclusive Policy Analysis and Policy-Making Tools, co-hosted with NSPN - REGISTER HERE

Do you have a recent Science Policy achievement? Email us so we can brag! uclascipolgroup@gmail.com

Fellowships & Programs:

(Please reach out for more information or for help with your application)

PCSFN Science Sketches Neuroscience Sketch Competition

Register your idea by Feb. 10; Sketch deadline Mar. 10

John A Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

graduate-level; deadline Feb. 19

access the informational webinar here

NeuroComm UCLA Graphical Abstracts Competition

undergrad and graduate; deadline Feb. 21

CCST Science and Technology Policy Fellows Program

postdoc level; deadline Mar. 1

National Academies Science Policy Fellowship (SPF)

graduate or postdoc; deadline March 3

Events organized by date:

Feb. 8-11: 2021 AAAS Annual Meeting

Job postings

Assistant Planner, Wildfire Resilience and Recovery

Deadline Feb. 12

Associate Planner, Climate Equity and Resilience

Deadline Feb. 12

Science Policy Training and Education provided by NSPN

“For those who are interested in learning about the ins and outs of science policy, this resource is an introduction into the detailed mechanics of how policy and science meet at every level of government. Modules will guide you through each branch of government and where science policy is integrated into the system, as well as giving you real-life examples of student groups and individuals around the United States who are taking science policy and advocacy into their own hands."

European Science Diplomacy Online Course

The S4D4C European Science Diplomacy Course will familiarize you with international science and policy, and particularly with current European science diplomacy. 

Completing this course takes about 15 hours, and can earn you an official certificate! 

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