COVES Fellowship
The Graduate School is pleased to announce we are partnering with the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine to sponsor a COVES fellow!
The Commonwealth of Virginia Engineering and Science (COVES) Fellowship is a 12-week fellowship program of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM). Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows will serve as science advisors in a variety of possible placements, including legislative offices, executive agencies, or prominent companies and nonprofits in the state of Virginia.
Fellows will gain experience by serving their host office and performing relevant tasks such as researching, drafting, and revising relevant policies. Fellows will also be paired with a VASEM member who will serve as an experienced science policy mentor throughout the fellowship.
- Fellows will serve from May 27th through August 15th, 2025.
- A stipend of $9,000 and $2,000 in professional development funds will be provided to recipients.
- The 2025 COVES Fellowship will run primarily in person with some remote opportunities.
- Fellowship orientation in Richmond, VA: May 21 - May 23, 2025.
Eligibility requirements
To be considered, applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program at VCU. (Masters or Ph.D.)
Interested graduate students should complete the 2025 COVES Application and submit it to graddean@vcu.edu by Monday, December 9, 2024.
The following should be included with the COVES application as a single attachment.
- Resume or CV
- References
- Advisor Letter of Support
- Personal Statement
- Science Policy in Virginia
- Diversity Statement
- External-funding consideration (optional)
