IEEE-USA created the Congressional Fellowship program to enable IEEE’s U.S. members to make practical contributions to the public policy process, promoting more effective use of scientific and technical knowledge in the U.S. government. Each year, the IEEE-USA Government Fellows Committee selects eligible IEEE members from a pool of applicants to serve a one-year fellowship on Capitol Hill. Applicants must possess either a Ph.D. or a Master’s degree plus a minimum of five (5) years of full-time, professional work experience. Fellows will receive a stipend of $85,000 plus other benefits. IEEE-USA Congressional Fellowships run 1 September – 31 August each year.