VA’s Congressional Fellowship Program provides opportunities for employees of the Department to learn the workings of the legislative branch of the federal government and serve in a position that capitalizes on the education and experience gained. Employees will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legislative process that will help VA interact more effectively with Congress. The VA Congressional Fellowship Program is the exclusive means of providing Congressional Fellowships for VA employees. VA Administrations and Staff Offices may not participate in other Fellowships or training programs that involve sending employees to Congress to work on the staff of a Member or committee. The length of the Fellowship is 12 months.
Eligibility
a. The Fellowship should meet the employee’s professional development requirements and should be in recognition of the employee’s outstanding performance.
b. Participation in this Fellowship requires employees be in a career or career conditional (permanent) appointment. Employees of VA Central Office and at VA field activities are eligible to participate in the Congressional Fellowship Program.
c. Employee must have been rated at least fully successful in their last performance appraisal.
