Why should I apply? As a participant with NCSES Research Ambassadors Program, you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career with NSF and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within NCSES.

What will I be doing? As a fellow in the NCSES Research Ambassadors Program, you will have the opportunity to explore a federal career and gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings. Fellowships are based on assigned research or technical projects.

Activities may include, but are not limited to,

·        Interpreting data and analyzing results using appropriate methods, techniques, and visualizations;

·        Practice identifying, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing trends and patterns in complex data sets;

·        Gaining knowledge of state-of-the-art statistical, analytical, and visualization methods and techniques through reading, meetings with federal and non-federal researchers and analysts, and participation in professional meetings.