SBST to Accept Fellowship Applications Through Jan. 24
The application deadline is approaching for fellowships with the new White House Social and Behavioral Sciences Team (SBST) created by President Obama.
The SBST is seeking new team members for a 1-year fellowship in Washington, D.C. beginning in October 2016. Fellows must have substantial experience in a social or behavioral science field, including psychology, economics, statistics, and political science.
Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, January 24. Information about the responsibilities and qualifications of Fellow and Associate Fellows, and details on how to apply are available at https://sbst.gov/apply.
President Obama made the team a permanent government operation last fall as part of an order directing federal agencies to inject more behavioral science into their activities and services.
SBST Fellows and Associate Fellows translate insights from the social and behavioral sciences into concrete recommendations on how to improve US government programs, policies, and operations. The team works closely with agency collaborators to identify opportunities for improvement and to evaluate the relative efficiency and effectiveness of proposed interventions.
Since its inception in 2014, the SBST has completed over 15 randomized evaluations with a diverse set of agency collaborators.
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