Congressional Innovation Fellowship 2026 – Bringing Tech experts to Capitol Hill!

The Congressional Innovation Fellowship is now accepting purposes for the January 2026 cohort. Join a rising community of pros serving to bridge the tech-coverage divide in Washington, D.C.

About the Fellowship

The Congressional Innovation Fellowship, run by TechCongress, locations early- and mid-profession technologists inside Congressional workplaces for a fingers-on, yearlong expertise shaping tech-associated laws and advising policymakers.

Fellows assist shut the expertise information hole in Congress, tackling pressing coverage points like:

Since 2016, over 119 technologists have participated and helped form key U.S. coverage selections.

Fellowship Details

Location: Washington, D.C.
Start Date: January 2026

Early-Career Fellows

• Eligibility: 2–6 years of expertise OR latest/pending graduate of a technical Master’s or PhD program (by Jan 2026)

• Duration: January–October 2026

• Stipend: $73,500 (annual equal)

Senior Fellows (Mid-Career)

What You’ll Do

Fellows are positioned in a Congressional workplace and can:

• Serve as a coverage advisor to a Member of Congress or Committee

• Research and write on tech laws

• Organize hearings or briefings

• Educate policymakers on important technical points

• Build bipartisan coalitions and interact exterior stakeholders

• Write and current about your expertise all through this system

Support & Benefits

• Health insurance coverage complement (up to $425/month)

• Relocation allowance (up to $2,000)

• Short-term housing help (up to $2,000)

• Official journey stipend (up to $2,000)

• $500 skilled apparel allowance

• 3 classes with a profession coach

Who Should Apply?

TechCongress is recruiting up to 20 fellows for this cohort:

They’re particularly keen to welcome candidates with backgrounds in:

• Digital service supply

• Climate tech

• Criminal justice

• Space expertise

You don’t want to be a “typical technologist.” Journalists, attorneys, and professionals with expertise in coverage, engineering, or information science in tech-adjoining sectors are additionally inspired to apply.

Application Deadline

Apply by: July 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET

View assets, FAQs, and pattern purposes: Tech Congress website

Submit your application: January 2026 Fellowship application form

Be positive to check out Opportunities for Youth for extra alternatives like this.