Fellowship Applications

Applications for the 2026 Cohort are now closed.

Thank you for your interest in the Missouri Science & Technology Legislative Policy Fellowship.

While we are no longer accepting applications for the current cycle, you can still prepare for a career at the intersection of science and policy. Sign up for our newsletter to be the first to know when the 2027 application cycle opens.

Applicants prepare the following materials: 

• Resume/CV (2 pages max)
• Cover letter (1 page max)
• Contact information for two (2) references 

In addition, applicants will be asked a series of short answer (300 words max) questions. 

Only completed applications will be considered. Please note that the application form does not autosave.

Legislative Policy Fellowship:

• March 2: Applications open
• Applications close at midnight on April 1 
• April - May: Finalist interviews (virtual)
• May - June: Applicants notified
• September 1: Fellowship begins

The MOST Policy Initiative Directors and MOST Policy Fellows Advisory Board serve as the Fellow Selection Committee. Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Interest in policy practices and procedures at the state-level, particularly in Missouri
• Capacity to provide nonpartisan, objective information to lawmakers, withholding personal biases
• Professionalism and maturity
• Initiative and ability to work independently on a variety of tasks
• Excellence in written and oral communication, particularly in breaking down complex technical information for a general audience
• Commitment to improving the well-being of Missouri residents, particularly those in disadvantaged and under-resourced communities