International Science Council (ISC) Civic Science Fellow Program 2026 (Funded) – YOA

Deadline: August 16, 2026

Applications are open for the International Science Council (ISC) Civic Science Fellow Program 2026. The International Science Council (ISC) is searching for functions from excellent early- to mid-profession researchers to function a Civic Science Fellow with a concentrate on science communication.

Hosted just about by the ISC, the 18-month Fellowship supplies an OPPORTUNITY to discover how multilateral organizations can talk proof extra successfully in worldwide coverage processes and strengthen the function of science in multilateral determination-making. Working on the interface of science, coverage and communication, the Fellow will work with the ISC Secretariat, its international membership and worldwide companions to research present practices, develop sensible steering and check new approaches to speaking scientific proof in complicated coverage environments.

Responsibilities

The Fellow will contribute to a programme of labor that features:

• Mapping present science communication practices, channels and audiences throughout chosen worldwide companions.
• Conducting analysis on the data ecosystem through which scientific proof is communicated and the elements that affect how science is communicated, interpreted and utilized in worldwide coverage contexts.
• Identifying boundaries and enablers for the uptake of scientific proof in determination-making processes.
• Analysing how evolving digital data environments, together with misinformation and disinformation, form engagement with scientific proof.
• Drawing on communication, behavioural and social science to determine efficient approaches for speaking proof to numerous audiences.
• Developing sensible steering and assets to enhance communication throughout science–society interfaces for scientific and multilateral organizations.
• Supporting the piloting and analysis of communication approaches by way of chosen ISC initiatives and partnerships.
• Producing excessive-high quality analytical reviews and publications.
• Supporting outreach and engagement of related tutorial and practitioner networks.

Funding

• A month-to-month stipend of about USD $5,000. This Fellowship is absolutely funded by way of the Rita Allen Civic Science Fellows program.

Eligibility

Applicants should:

• Hold a PhD (or anticipate to have accomplished one earlier than the Fellowship begin date) in a related self-discipline.
• Be capable of undertake the Fellowship on a full-time foundation for its full 18-month period from September 2026 with a letter of help anticipated from the group the place the Fellow could also be presently employed. It would be the accountability of the Fellow to make sure that she/he can commit for the complete period of the fellowship and to make the mandatory preparations along with his/her employer as needed.
• Sign a tripartite collaboration settlement with the Rita Allen Foundation and the ISC. The ISC may also enter right into a contractual association straight with the Fellow and the stipend will usually be paid to the Fellow straight.
• Hold a legitimate passport and be capable of undertake worldwide journey as required by the Fellowship.
• Be eligible to acquire visas for worldwide journey the place needed. The Fellowship will contain occasional journey to worldwide conferences and occasions, together with in international locations such because the United States.
• Be accessible weekly on Tuesdays for 18 months from midday to 2:00 pm ET to take part in Learning Labs with the opposite Civic Science Fellows of the cohort, convened by the Rita Allen Foundation.

Applicants ought to exhibit:

• A powerful observe report of excessive-high quality analysis and publications related to the Fellowship.
• Demonstrated experience in science communication, notably in relation to public coverage, worldwide governance or the science–coverage interface.
• Experience working with, or advising, governments, worldwide organizations, scientific organizations or different coverage actors
• A confirmed skill to translate analysis into sensible steering, instruments or suggestions for coverage and observe.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with glorious communication and facilitation expertise.
• The skill to work independently whereas partaking successfully with a variety of worldwide stakeholders.
• Experience main interdisciplinary or worldwide analysis collaborations, designing capability-constructing actions, or working in multilateral contexts could be extremely fascinating.

Application

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For extra data, go to ISC Civic Science Fellow.