Interested sciences and politics? Take a look at some science policy groups and resources to make science policy part of your career!
Note that while the group may be based out of a specific location, they also accept volunteers and contributors from all over the country!
Locally Based Organization
University of Toronto: Toronto Science Policy Network
McGill University: Science and Policy Exchange
University of British Columbia: SP.HERE Society
University of Ottawa: Ottawa Science Policy Network
Nationally Based Organizations
Canadian Science Policy Center
Canadian Government Youth Councils
Chief Science Advisor’s Youth Council (Federal)
Comité intersectoriel étudiant des Fonds de recherche du Québec
Conferences:
Canadian Science Policy Conference
International Network for Government Science Advice
Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly
Jobs/Careers post-degree:
Council of Canadian Academies 6-month internship in Ottawa
Mitacs Canadian Science Policy Fellowship (12-months)
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