Ultimate Science Policy Career Bundle

Course Enrollment Now Open!
Bundle available ONLY from December 1 - 31.

Ready to move from the lab to science policy? This bundle gives you everything you need to make that transition with clarity and confidence. You’ll build the skills, language, and real-world know-how to enter policy spaces and be taken seriously from day one. These courses offer the practical tools and insider insights that thousands of science policy professionals wish they had when they first got started.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE? These courses are designed for:

  • Early-career scientist

  • Graduate students and postdocs

  • Professionals exploring civic engagement or policy

  • Anyone looking to strengthen their science-to-policy skillset!

LIMITED TIME OFFER!
Only available Dec. 1 - 31

  • 4 Courses with certification

  • 30-minute career coaching

  • Lifetime science policy skills!

$750 Investment

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES:

  • Access to four NSPN courses!

  • Certificates of completion for each course

  • Access to recordings and course materials

  • A 30-minute career coaching session with Dr. Tepring Piquado

Explore the four courses included in the bundle below. Each course offers two scheduling options for added flexibility. All courses are fully virtual and offered on Zoom. Questions? Contact us at info@scipolnetwork.org.

ENROLL BY Dec. 31

BUNDLE COURSES INCLUDE:

Course Benefits:

  • Engage with policymakers at any stage of your career — even while in school or at your current job

  • Land a science policy job by mastering the skills hiring managers look for

  • Translate your research into real-world policy impact

  • Build and use a professional network in science policy

  • Earn a career certificate you can add to your résumé + LinkedIn

Course #1:

Beyond the Bench: Building Real-World Science Policy Skills

January 15, 22, 29 (weekly on Thursdays)
️9 am - 11 am PT / 12 pm - 2 pm ET

January 31 (Saturday Intensive)
️9 am - 3 pm PT / 12 pm - 6 pm ET

This training equips participants with practical tools to craft clear policy positions, map stakeholders, build partnerships, and form effective coalitions. Participants will also learn to understand and leverage political, social, and institutional power to advance evidence-informed policies. By the end, they’ll be prepared to navigate state and local policy landscapes and contribute meaningfully to advocacy efforts.

Course #2:

Science Policy Writing Skills

February 18 and 19
️ 9 am - 11 am PT / 12 pm - 2 pm ET

February 21 (Saturday Intensive)
️ 9 am - 1pm PT / 12 pm - 4 pm ET

This training equips STEM students and professionals with the essential skills to write clearly and persuasively for public audiences. The course focuses on crafting impactful, non-academic writing for policy engagement, including policy briefs, position papers, and op-eds. Participants will strengthen their writing skills and learn to create work that effectively connects with broader audiences.

Course #3:

Introduction to Diplomacy

March 2, 3, 4, 5
️9 am - 10 am PT / 12 pm - 1 pm ET

March 7 (Saturday Intensive)
️9 am - 1pm PT / 12 pm - 4 pm ET

Learn the foundational skills of diplomacy, including power mapping, negotiation, collaboration, and cultural competency. Gain practical tools to build relationships, influence outcomes, and navigate diverse professional and policy settings.

Course #4:

Behind the Scenes of Policymaking:
Science, Influence, and How Change Really Happens

 March 24, 25, 26, 27
️ 9 am - 10 am PT / 12 pm - 1 pm ET

This four-session course shows STEM students and professionals how to turn their expertise into real-world change in their own communities. Hear from science policy experts with diverse backgrounds as they share insider strategies for the role scientists can play in policymaking, building coalitions, shaping public opinion, engaging legislators, and advancing initiatives at the state and local level.