Office of Evaluation Sciences Evaluation Fellowship (OES)

Funding: GSA reimburses the host institution up to $125,000 (Associate Evaluator) to $180,000 (Senior Evaluator) toward the fellow's salary and benefits, plus travel/remote-work expense support. Who can apply: Master's degree plus 2+ years relevant experience in a social/behavioral science field (economics, psychology, political science, statistics, sociology, public policy, etc.); PhD holders and doctoral candidates can substitute education for experience. Open to US-based applicants; fellow remains employed by a partnering host institution (university, nonprofit, or state/local government) under an Intergovernmental Personnel Act agreement, not directly by GSA. Length: One year, beginning in the fall, with possible renewal. Direct work with federal agencies applying behavioral/decision science to real government programs; salary paid through host institution.