phd fellowships in public policy

Fellowships & Programs

Media, philanthropy & democracy, the john s. and james l. knight foundation doctoral fellowship on philanthropy, media and democracy  .

The Knight doctoral fellowship is offered by the  Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society  and the  DeWitt Wallace Center for Media and Democracy .

There has long been a dearth of research and writing on the media’s coverage of foundations, nonprofits, and individual donors – and in particular their impact on society, policy, and democracy.

Likewise, there is virtually no thoughtful research and writing on how mainstream and new media discourse might best explore the role, successes, and shortcomings of the philanthropic enterprise.

Journalists and struggling media enterprises are increasingly turning to private donors to provide an alternative business model for news gathering and analysis.

This fellowship is designed to further research and inform practice on questions at the intersection of the media, philanthropy, and democracy in the United States. The fellowship is aimed at producing a new generation of scholars who conduct original research on any important questions related to philanthropy and the media and to translate their findings for media and philanthropy, policymakers, and scholars.

• Qualified applicants should first be accepted for admission to Sanford.
• Submit a letter of application stating the reasons for your interest, along with a CV, a recent writing sample, and three letters of reference via email to  Professor Joel L. Fleishman , Director of the  Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society .
• Applications for the fellowship received by  May 1  will be assured full consideration.
• Term: 1.5-2 years

The grant supporting the fellowship is funded by the Knight Foundation.

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Joel L. Fleishman

Professor of Law

A.B. 1955, J.D. 1959, M.A. (Drama) 1959, University of North Carolina; LL.M. 1960, Yale University.

Professor Fleishman is a native of Fayetteville, North Carolina. He began his career in 1960 as assistant to the director of the Walter E. Meyer Research Institute of Law at Yale. From 1961 to 1965, he served as legal assistant to the governor of North Carolina. He then returned to Yale, first as director of the Yale Summer High School, and then as associate provost for Urban Studies and Programs. In 1969, he became associate chairman of the Center for the Study of the City and Its Environment and associate director of the Institute of Social Science at Yale. In 1971, he came to Duke as a member of the law faculty and as director of the Institute of Policy Sciences and Public Affairs, now the Sanford School of Public Policy, in which position he served until 1983. He is now Professor of Law and Public Policy, and Director of the Heyman Center on Ethics, Public Policy and the Professions. He also directs the Duke Foundation Research Program. His principal writings deal with legal regulation and financing of political activities as well as the regulation of not-for-profit organizations. His book, The Foundation: A Great American Secret — How Private Money is Changing the World , was published in January, 2007 by Public Affairs Books. He is now serving as co-chair of Independent Sector's Committee on the Self-Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations.

MD/PHD Program

Medical scientist training program.

Our PhD program is also open to students pursuing joint degrees in medicine, through Duke’ s  Medical Scientist Training Program.  This highly competitive program seeks to train leaders in academic medicine, who will combine clinical and research careers.

Successful applicants receive funding to pay for both their medical school and PhD training.

Information on how to apply to the MD/PhD program can be found here .  

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Peter A Ubel

Madge and Dennis T. McLawhorn University Distinguished Professor

I am a physician and behavioral scientist at Duke University. My research and writing explores the quirks in human nature that influence our lives — the mixture of rational and irrational forces that affect our health, our happiness and the way our society functions. (What fun would it be to tackle just the easy problems?) I am currently exploring controversial issues about the role of values and preferences in health care decision making, from decisions at the bedside to policy decisions. I use the tools of decision psychology and behavioral economics to explore topics like informed consent, shared decision making and health care spending. My books include Pricing Life (MIT Press 2000) and Free Market Madness (Harvard Business Press, 2009). My newest book, Critical Decisions (HarperCollins), came out in September of 2012, and explores the challenges of shared decision making between doctors and patients.

Civil Society

The joel l. fleishman civil society ph.d. fellowship .

The Duke Sanford School of Public Policy offers the Joel L. Fleishman Civil Society Ph.D. Fellowship on the basis of merit to qualified public policy graduate students whose research focuses on the role of civil society and the capacity of nongovernmental organizations and their leaders to play significant public policy roles. The goal of the fellowship is to prepare graduates to work in domestic and international public agencies, universities, research organizations, and policy consulting firms.

The Public Policy Ph.D. Program at Duke provides an interdisciplinary balance in disciplines such as economics, political science, psychology, and sociology. The relatively low number of students who matriculate each year (typically six to eight) enables each to receive individual faculty mentoring in courses and in research.

The fellowship was established in honor of  Joel L. Fleishman ,  J.D., M.A. (University of North Carolina), LL.M. (Yale University), Professor of Law and Public Policy at Duke and Director of the Center for Strategic Philanthropy and Civil Society. Professor Fleishman came to Duke in 1971 as a member of the law faculty and as founding director of the Institute of Policy Sciences and Public Affairs, now the Sanford School of Public Policy.

His principal scholarship deals with philanthropy and charity in the United States and with legal regulation and financing of not-for-profit organizations. He is the author of the book,  The Foundation: A Great American Secret — How Private Money is Changing the World  (PublicAffairs Books, 2007). He is also the co-author with Thomas Tierney of  Give Smart: Philanthropy That Gets Results  (PublicAffairs Books, 2012). His third book on philanthropy,  Putting Your Money to Work: Philanthropy Now or Investment for the Future  is scheduled for publication in September 2017.

Jason DeRousie

Assistant Dean for Academic Programs & Student Affairs

Jason DeRousie comes to the Sanford School after 11 years at NC State University, the last six of which were spent overseeing curriculum, academic programs, and scheduling for the Poole College of Management.  He has been working in higher education for over 20 years and has professional experience in admissions, advising, academic and co-curricular assessment, and data analysis. In Sanford, Jason leads the Academic Programs and Student Affairs team that supports degree programs and public policy students at all levels – undergraduate to PhD. 

A native of Columbus, Ohio.  Jason graduated with an MPP from Sanford back when it was still an Institute. He also holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education from Penn State University and a Bachelor’s degree in political science from Kenyon College. Jason’s research interests have primarily focused on higher education policy, access and equity, and student success. He currently resides in Durham with his wife and three daughters.

Public Policy & Public Service Fellowships

Science and Public Policy Fellowships:

Listed here are several popular science & public policy fellowship opportunities for those interested in pursuing experiences in state, local, and federal government offices. these science policy programs provide opportunities for scientists and engineers to contribute to federal policymaking while learning firsthand about the intersection of science and policy. the public policy fellowships are more broad, open to various degrees and backgrounds for those wanting to participate in a range of policymaking, public service development, and advocacy..

AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellowships

Fellows select assignments in Congressional offices or federal agencies. This is a year-long opportunity, beginning September 1 and ending August 31. AAAS seeks candidates from a broad array of backgrounds and a diversity of geographic, disciplinary, gender, and ethnic perspectives, as well as disability status. Fellows have ranged in age from late 20s to early 70s. They represent a spectrum of career stages, from recent PhD graduates to faculty on sabbatical to retired scientists and engineers. Stipend of $75K – $100K.

ACS Science Policy Fellowship

The American Chemical Society Science Policy Fellowship places one fellow on ACS's External Affairs and Communications (EAC) team for one to two years. The fellow works with experienced EAC staff to provide information to policymakers on the role of science in public policy, advance specific recommendations on issues affecting the chemical enterprise, and inform and involve ACS members in the policy process. EAC staff cover a range of issues of interest to ACS members, including federal funding for scientific research; science, technology, engineering and math education; green chemistry; environmental policy; and regulatory policy.

AGU Congressional Science Fellowship

The Congressional Science Fellowship program places highly qualified, accomplished scientists, engineers, and other professionals in the offices of either an individual Member of Congress or on a committee for a one-year assignment. The Fellowship program enables more effective use in government of scientific knowledge and provides a unique experience to scientists seeking careers involving public use of technical information.

AIBS Member Society Graduate Student Science Policy Fellowship  

The program offers current graduate students pursuing a degree in the biological sciences the chance to spend three to six months in AIBS's Public Policy Office, located in downtown Washington, DC. During this period, the Fellow gains first-hand science policy experience while working on a science policy project that advances the goals of the sponsoring member society.

Alaska Sea Grant Fellowships

Alaska Sea Grant, located at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, is offering graduate students, or those who recently completed their degree, the opportunity to acquire on-the-job-training in Alaska-based federal and state agencies for one year as part of ASG's State Fellowship Program. This is a paid fellowship ($3,500 per month for a total of $42,000) for highly motivated and qualified applicants who are focused on science or policy that affects Alaska's marine and freshwater resources. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Alaska residents and students completing their degrees at Alaska institutions will be given preference.

ASHG Genetics & Education Fellowship  

This is a fellowship program designed for genetics professionals with an advanced degree who are early in their careers and interested in the development and implementation of national genomics literacy efforts, informal science education, science education policy, program development, or science education research. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in genetics education program development at the NHGRI and ASHG and to work directly with other organizations involved in genetics education (optional). Annual 72k stipend plus benefits. Duration: 16 months.

ASHG Genetics & Public Policy Fellowship  

This is a fellowship program designed for genetics professionals with an advanced degree who are early in their careers and interested in the development and implementation of genetics-related health and research policies at a national level. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in policy analysis at NHGRI and ASHG, and to work directly within the U.S. Congress. Annual 72k stipend plus benefits. Duration: 16 months.

ASME Federal Government Fellowship Program  

The Federal Government Fellowship Program enables selected ASME members to devote a year to working in government, providing engineering and technical advice to policy makers in the U.S. Congress, White House, and federal agencies.

Breakthrough Institute Generation Fellows Program  

Every summer from June to August, Generation offers a small number of paid, highly competitive, ten-week fellowships to recent college graduates and postgraduates from around the world. The first two weeks are dedicated to Breakthrough Bootcamp, an intellectual crash course involving intensive reading, writing, and an expert lecture series designed to provide a grounding in the broad-spectrum thinking that informs Breakthrough's policy agenda. Topics covered include modernization theory, social psychology, aspirational politics and philosophy, economics and innovation policy, and technology policy.

California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Policy Fellowship

The California Science and Technology (CCST) Policy Fellowships place professional scientists and engineers in the California State Legislature for one-year appointments. The fellowships are ideal for qualified applicants who are interested in improving the interface between science and legislative decision-making and who want to learn the public policy decision-making process. To be eligible for the Fellowship, candidates must possess a PhD or equivalent level degree OR an MS degree in an engineering discipline, plus at least three years post-degree experience. The base stipend is $45,000 plus benefits.

Canadian Science Policy Fellowship Program

An initiative of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the Science Policy Fellowships Program, is designed to foster positive exchanges between health researchers and policy makers in order to help bridge the gap between the worlds of science and policy making. The Program provides academic researchers with the opportunity to undertake short-term assignments at Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to work on a specific policy issue (e.g., health policy, science policy, or regulatory policy).

Capital Fellows Program The Capital Fellows Program is unique to the state of California. Fellows work as staff members in the California State Assembly, Senate, Executive or Judicial branch for 10-11 months. They are paid a monthly stipend (about $2000) and receive full health benefits. This is a great opportunity to participate in public service, policymaking and development.  There are several programs offered:

California Senate Fellows

Executive Fellowship Program

Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program

Judicial Administration Fellowship Program

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in any field and have a demonstrated interest in policy making and public service. Graduate, post-graduate and mid-career applications are accepted. Non-U.S. citizens must provide proof of appropriate immigration status. The Capital Fellows Programs do not meet the requirements for F-1 or J-1 visas.

CHCI Public Policy Fellowship Begin your path toward becoming one of our nation's future Latino policymakers. Recent college graduates can take advantage of this paid fellowship, which opens doors for talented young Latinos who are pursuing a career in public policy. You will spend nine months working in Washington, D.C., with significant exposure to leaders in congressional offices, federal agencies, national nonprofit advocacy organizations, government-related institutes, and more—growing both personally and professionally during your fellowship experience.

Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship

This 12-week professional development fellowship engages fellows in the analytical process that informs US science and technology policy. Fellows develop the basic skills necessary to participate in science policy at the federal, state, or local levels. Graduate and professional school students and those who have completed a graduate degree within the last 5 years may apply. Areas of study may include any social/behavioral science, medical/health discipline, physical or biological science, any field of engineering, law, business, public administration, or any relevant interdisciplinary field. Fellows receive a stipend of $8,500.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Graduate Fellowship Program CHCI's Graduate Fellowship Program is designed for exceptional emerging Latino leaders who want to immerse themselves in a specific public policy area. This paid, nine-month fellowship will provide you with valuable work experience, access to powerful Latino network, and a chance to showcase your public policy knowledge on Capitol Hill.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science & Technology Policy Fellowship  

Serves as a next step in the educational and professional development of scientists and engineers interested in energy efficiency and renewable energy policy. The EERE STP Fellowships provide an opportunity for highly talented scientists and engineers to participate in policy-related projects at DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington, D.C. EERE STP Fellows apply the expertise gained from their education and history of conducting research to new and ongoing EERE initiatives.

Genetics and Public Policy Fellowship  

This fellowship program, co-sponsored by the The American Society of Human Genetics and The National Human Genome Research Institute, is designed for genetics professionals with an advanced degree who are early in their careers and interested in the development and implementation of genetics health and research policies at the national level. The fellow will have the opportunity to participate in policy analysis at the NHGRI and the ASHG and to work directly with the U.S. Congress.

Google Policy Fellowship Program

The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests. Google fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open government, and more.

Gulf Research Program Science Policy Fellowships

The science policy fellowship program helps early-career scientists hone their skills by putting them to practice for the benefit of Gulf Coast communities and ecosystems. Fellows gain first-hand policymaking experience as they spend a year on the staff of federal or state environmental, natural resource, oil and gas, or public health agencies in the Gulf of Mexico region. Fellows who have completed an MA, MS, or MPH degree or who are currently enrolled in a doctoral program will receive an annual stipend of $45,000. Fellows who have completed a PhD, ScD, MD, or DVM will receive an annual stipend of $55,000. Stipends will be paid directly to the fellow in monthly disbursements.

Harvard Belfer Center Fellowship  

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University offers research fellowships during the academic year to individuals who wish to devote their time to research and writing in the fields of science and international affairs. Fellows are selected by the Center's major research programs and are expected to work collaboratively with other Center researchers, as well as on their own projects. The Belfer Center Fellowship Program is known for its selectivity and the high quality of its participants.

Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship , established in 1987, is a highly-competitive national fellowship program that provides college graduates with the opportunity to gain a Washington perspective on key issues of peace and security. Fellows spend 6-9 months working directly with organizations in Washington DC such as: Global Green USA, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Federation of American Scientists, Union of Concerned Scientists. Fellows are provided with a $3200 monthly stipend plus health insurance. Some of the issues covered by the Scoville Fellowship are: Environmental and Energy Security, including the Nexus of Climate Change and Energy Use, Conflict, and Resource Scarcity, Dismantling Chemical and Nuclear Weapons in the former Soviet Union, and Environmental Impact/Cleanup of Nuclear Weapons Production Complex. 

Students must have an undergraduate degree before beginning their fellowships and a demonstrated interest in peace and security issues. Students should be good writers and comfortable with a fast-paced environment.

IEEE Government Fellowships  

IEEE-USA sponsors Fellowships for qualified IEEE members to spend a year in Washington serving as advisers to the U.S. Congress and to key Executive Branch decision-makers.

Jacobs Science Writer Fellowship

The Science Writer Fellowship will bring five science, society or health policy journalists from the US and UK to Zurich, Switzerland, to enhance their understanding of the work and research of the Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize recipient, a leading international scholar in the field of child and youth development, and to connect these journalists with Swiss premier research institutions. The annual Fellowship, launched in 2015, covers Fellows' travel and ground costs and includes a five-day program in Zurich.

John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship

The NOAA Sea Grant John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship, established in 1979, provides a unique educational experience to graduate students who have an interest in ocean, coastal and Great Lakes resources and in the national policy decisions affecting those resources. The program matches highly qualified graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative and executive branch of government located in the Washington, D.C. area, for a one year paid fellowship. Provides up to $56,500 to each Fellow.

John Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship

The John Bahcall Public Policy Fellowship was created in 2006 to provide an opportunity for early career astronomers to gain experience in the world of science policy and serves to augment the policy advocacy programs of the society. The Bahcall Fellowship is currently a one-year postdoctoral level appointment, renewable for a second year. The Fellow works in partnership with the Director of Public Policy to coordinate the public policy activities of the American Astronomical Society (AAS).

Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)  

The PMF Program provides an excellent opportunity for men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths who have an interest in, and commitment to, public service and to excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and government programs.  The PMF Program, administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), is a two-year paid fellowship which includes 160 hours of formal classroom training and a mandatory four to six month developmental assignment plus optional rotations of one to six months.  PMF fellows work at over 80 federal agencies and engage with current and future government leaders in solving domestic and international issues in a wide range of areas, including science and technology.  Graduate students from all academic disciplines who expect to complete an advanced degree (master's, law, or doctoral-level degree) from a qualifying college or university during the current academic year are eligible to be nominated for the PMF by their schools.  

Professional Science & Engineering Society Fellows Program  

This U. S. Department of State program enlists bright, inquisitive scientists and engineers with an interest in policy and international affairs to further the diplomacy and development policies of the United States. Fellows contribute their science and technology expertise to the policymaking process by working directly in an office at the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development.

San Francisco Fellows Program & City Hall Fellows The primary initiative of the City Hall Fellows is a 12-month-long, post-college, pre-graduate school Fellowship program that integrates hands-on, full-time work as city employees. These positions provide intensive, comprehensive, real-politic-focused training in how cities work and the people, issues and organizations that influence local policy. Fellows spend their service year working on high-need, high- impact municipal initiatives.

Fellows work on projects during the program that have a direct impact on City operations. They span a broad range of City functions, involving analytical, planning, and operational work in the Arts Commission, Public Utilities Commission, Recreation and Park, Airport, Municipal Transportation Agency, Controller, Public Works, and other City agencies. In addition to hands-on work experience and comprehensive professional development, Fellows will be paired with experienced mentors in City government. Over 90 Fellows have participated in the San Francisco Fellows Program predecessor, City Hall Fellows, which partnered with the City from 2008 through 2015.

There is no citizenship requirement for this program, however the program does not sponsor visas. Students must have earned a bachelor's degree by the start of the program, and graduate students are eligible to apply as long as they have earned their bachelor's degree within the last three years. Applicants from all majors and academic disciplines will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Fellows are expected to possess the following characteristics: (i) academic achievement, (ii) written and oral communication skills, (iii) leadership potential and ability, (iv) dedication to public service; and (v) an entrepreneurial spirit appropriate for participating in our growing program. While there is no GPA cut-off, the Fellowship is highly competitive. Additionally, preference is given to applicants who can demonstrate a strong connection to the city for which they are applying.

Society for Neuroscience Early Career Policy Fellows Program -- Interested neuroscience students, postdoctoral trainees, and early-career faculty (within 10 years of MD or PhD) can get involved with science policy and advocacy through the SfN Early Career Policy Fellows Program. Fellows will learn how to become effective advocates for science and how to encourage others to do the same. The yearlong program includes travel and lodging to attend Hill Day 2015.

STPI's Policy Fellowship Program

This two-year fellowship provides recent bachelor's degree recipients with a unique opportunity to use their critical thinking and analytic skills to work on a diverse set of challenges in science and technology (S&T) policy areas. Fellows will be involved in collaborative research for leaders in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) in the Executive Office of the President and other Federal Government organizations. Fellows work with teams of researchers to support a wide variety of S&T policy-related tasks. Individuals who earned a recent bachelor's degree are eligible to apply for the Fellowship. The fellowship is a paid, benefits-eligible position.

TechCongress Congressional Innovation Fellowship

The Congressional Innovation Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to change Congress by injecting desperately needed technological expertise into the Legislative Branch. The fellowship is a twelve-month residency on Capitol Hill, running from January to December, with an optional 13th month the following January.  Fellows work directly for a Member of Congress or Congressional Committee for the duration of their residency and may spend their time on technology-related issues like emerging technologies, AI and automation, election security, data privacy, encryption, cybersecurity or defense technology policy.  

Tisdale Public Policy Fellowship  

The Tisdale Fellowship provides opportunities for students to learn about high tech public policy issues in Washington, DC. The Fellowship places fellows in a high-tech company, firm or trade association, take two classes worth of credits from George Mason University and live in furnished appartments on George Washington University's downtown campus. Fellows will also attend weekly issues seminar lunches as well as briefings at the Capitol, State Department, World Bank and Federal Reserve.

U.S. Secretary of State Jefferson Science Fellowship  

Scientists and engineers from the American academic community into the U.S. Department of State for one year. The JSF program is administered by the National Academies and supported through a partnership between the U.S. academic community, professional scientific societies, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Fellows are given assignments either in the Department headquarters in Washington, D.C., or at U.S. Missions abroad. Jefferson Science Fellows return to their academic careers following their Department of State assignments but remain available to the U.S. government as expert consultants for short-term projects over the following 5 years. Successful candidates are selected on the basis of their scientific achievements, articulation and communication skills, and their interest in science policy issues.

Wilburforce Fellowship in Conservation Science  

This year-long program empowers scientists with training in leadership and communication to build a community of conservation science leaders who excel in using science to help achieve durable conservation solutions in western North America. The program is delivered in partnership with COMPASS.

William L. Fisher Congressional Geoscience Fellowship

This fellowship represents a unique opportunity for those with a Ph.D. in geosciences to gain first-hand experience with the legislative process on Capitol Hill. The successful candidate will spend 12 months (starting September 1, 2022) in Washington, D.C., working as a staff member in the office of a member of Congress or congressional committee. Fellows make practical contributions to the effective and timely use of geoscientific knowledge on issues relating to the environment, resources, natural hazards, and federal science policy. This one-year fellowship carries an annual salary of $78,000, relocation and travel funds, plus a full benefits package.

Fellowships

Post-graduate fellowships in public service.

SPPUA graduate students interested in post-graduation fellowships in public service will find a compilation of nationwide opportunities, listed below. Most are for graduates of Master’s programs, but some are suitable for new PhDs.  All offer paid, full-time jobs w/ benefits, typically for 12-24 months. Note that most are location-specific.

For students interested in a broader range of fellowships, including research fellowships,  ProFellow  is a good source (registration is free). Northeastern University’s PhD Network also hosts a directory of opportunities for our PhD students.

Opportunities

• Coro Fellowship   (L.A., NYC, Pittsburgh, SF)
• Local Government Management Fellows
• Meridian Institute Ruckelshaus Fellowship (DC or CO)
• Presidential Management Fellowships
• Urban Leaders Fellowship (Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, MO, Nashville, New Orleans, Oakland, D.C.)

City of Phoenix Management Intern Program

California   California Judicial Fellowship Program

California State Assembly Fellowship Program

City of Long Beach Management Fellows

Los Angeles County Human Resources Administrative Intern

Los Angeles County Management Fellows

San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation Fellowship

San Francisco City Hall Fellows

San Mateo County Management Fellowship

• District of Columbia   Capital City Fellows Program
• Center for Budget and Policy Priorities State Public Policy Fellowship
• Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Fellowship
• Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy
• Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fellowship
• Presidential Innovation Fellows
• Public Interest Fellowship
• TechCongress Congressional Innovation Fellowship
• Veterans Innovation Partnership Fellowship
• Victory Institute Congressional Fellowship

Florida Gubernatorial Fellows

• Illinois   Chicago Mayor’s Fellowship
• Dunn Fellowship

Indiana   Governor’s Fellowship

Kansas   Sedgwick County Management Intern Program

City of Wichita Management Fellowship

Maryland   Baltimore Community Fellowships

• Detroit Revitalization Fellows
• Cookingham-Noll Management Fellowship

Port Authority of NY/NJ Fellowship

Empire State Fellows Program

NYC Urban Fellows Program

NYC Service Fellowship

New York State Senate Fellowship

• City of Raleigh Management Fellowship Program
• Cleveland Foundation Public Service Fellowship
• Ohio Legislative Service Commission Fellowship
• William Penn Fellowship
• Tennessee Governor’s Fellowship
• City Manager Fellowship, Austin
• City of Dallas Local Government Management Fellowship
• City of San Antonio Management Fellows
• Virginia Management Fellows
• Tacoma Management Fellowship

The PhD in Public Policy, housed in the School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, is designed for individuals seeking interdisciplinary, policy-relevant careers in academia or other high-level professional settings such as research institutes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations,and private sector firms.  The program equips students with the theoretical and analytical skills to solve problems of pressing concern, in policy domains such as sustainability and resilience, health care, transportation, housing, and community development.

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The program is small, admission is selective, and all students are full-time.  All students admitted are given the financial support to enable them to focus on their studies and research – up to five yeas with sufficient progress.

Students in the Public Policy PhD program take core courses on policy theory, quantitative and qualitative methodology, and research design.  They then specialize in one of three concentrations: Sustainability and Resilience , Urban and Regional Policy , and Health Care Policy and Management .  Students work with faculty advisors to tailor a pan of study within their field of concentration from graduate courses offered by the various schools and colleges throughout Northeastern University.

• Bi-weekly “brown bag” lunches with faculty and invited guests on selected theoretical and policy issues.
• Teaching and research assistantships designed to sharpen student pedagogical and analytical skills.
• A summer research residency aligned with a student’s concentration area with Boston-area public, private, and nonprofit organizations.

Students engage in a number of different experiential activities:

• Research  — Students collaborate with faculty on groundbreaking, use-inspired research in class and in our research centers— The Kitty and Michael Dukakis Center for Urban and Regional Policy , the  Resilient Cities Lab ,  The Social Impact Lab , and the  Boston Area Research Initiative .
• Field Work — Our doctoral students gain real-world experience conducting field work and working with faculty on cutting-edge research.
• In-Class Case Studies — Professors integrate case studies, small group exercises, and applied projects into the classroom to add a real-world perspective to the coursework.

Our graduates pursue careers in academia and in a range of public, nonprofit, and private sector institutions:

• Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC)
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
• United States Coast Guard Academy
• CMC Takeda Pharmaceuticals
• San Jose State University
• Partners Healthcare
• Department of Planning, City of Newton

Application Materials

Application.

• Application fee – US $100
• Personal statement
• Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended
• English proficiency for international applicants
• Three letters of recommendation
• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) – Optional

Admissions deadline for Fall term entry: December 1

• Program Website

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Fellowships and placements

A public policy fellowship or placement gives you first-hand experience of working with policymakers. Aimed primarily at early career researchers and DPhil students, these can help you to understand what key questions are facing policymakers; how governments, parliaments and public bodies work; and develop networks with policymakers and other policy engaged academics.

Some fellowships and placements are offered by public institutions, and some are offered by the University of Oxford.

For any questions regarding applications or funding for fellowships and placements please contact: [email protected]

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OPEN Fellowships

OPEN connects researchers across the University with opportunities to engage with the policymaking community locally, nationally and internationally.

Since 2018, OPEN Fellowships have enabled Oxford researchers with a passion for improving public policy to:

understand better the relevance of their research to local, regional, national and international policymakers;

work with policymakers to identify and explore mutual interests;

and develop and leverage networks and other resources to generate benefits to research, policy and the wider world.

Previous OPEN Fellows have worked on policy challenges ranging from climate change to conservation; from regional development to international maritime security, and from smart energy to smarter healthcare. Their partners have come from local authorities; central government departments in and outside the UK; and intergovernmental organizations. You can  meet some of our OPEN Fellows here .

OPEN call for applicants to the Fellowship programme annually, around October. To find out when the opportunity is open see here . 

UK Research and Innovation Policy Internships 2020–2021

The research councils organise the Policy Internships Scheme for current research council-funded doctoral students to work at host partner organisations on one or more policy topics relevant to both the student and the host. The student will be expected to produce at least one briefing paper, participate in a policy inquiry and/or organise a policy event, or equivalent piece of work.

Internships are available with a number of parliamentary departments, government departments and non-governmental bodies, learned societies and other organisations.

The host partners for the 2020/21 competition round are:

• Committee on Climate Change
• Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Department for Education
• Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Food Standards Agency
• Government Office for Science (GO-Science)
• Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
• HM Courts & Tribunals Services
• Home Office
• Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)
• Senedd Research
• National Library of Scotland
• Natural England
• Northern Ireland Assembly Research and Information Service (RaISe)
• Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST)
• Public Health England
• Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
• Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe)
• Select Committees, House of Commons
• Sentencing Council
• The National Archives
• The Royal Society
• The Royal Society of Biology
• WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme)

For further information on the scheme please visit the UKRI website .

POST | Parliamentary Academic Fellowship Scheme  

POST is excited to be seeking a Parliamentary Academic Fellow to conduct a study of different organisations and mechanisms around the world that provide science advice to parliaments. The aim of the project is to learn about how others provide science advice to parliaments globally, and how other parliaments engage with scientific information. Through this project, POST would also like to strengthen its connections with those organisations, to be able to conduct two-way knowledge exchange.

Although the project focuses on science advice, applicants from non-scientific background are also strongly encouraged to apply. The project may appeal to researchers or knowledge exchange professionals working in cultural studies, international studies, geography, political studies, communication studies, or many other areas. Deadline: 23:55 BST, 9 May 2021

Future calls will be advertised here.

POST also advertise open calls, where academics can propose research to deliver with Parliament. For further information on the POST open calls, please contact the policy engagement team at  [email protected]

NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme

The NATO Defense College currently offers four fellowships in the field of defense and security policy research related to NATO and its Partners. These fellowships are the Eisenhower Defense Fellowship Programme, the Partnership for Peace Fellowship Programme, the Mediterranean Dialogue Fellowship Programme and the Other Military Cooperation/Partners across the Globe Fellowship Programme. The overarching objective of these fellowships is to promote research and policy analysis in areas of particular interest to NATO Member States, as well as to countries that are part of the Partnership for Peace, Mediterranean Dialogue, and Other Military Cooperation / Partners across the Globe frameworks.

Future calls will be advertised here. Further information:   NATO Defense College (NDC) Resident Fellowship Programme

Cabinet Office Open Innovation Team PhD Placements

The Cabinet Office’s Open Innovation Team (OIT) has been established to generate analysis and ideas for priority projects by helping officials collaborate more intensively with outside experts.

The OIT is inviting PhD students to join their team on placement for a minimum of 3 months to help UK government departments deliver projects on health, welfare reform, industrial strategy, digital transformation and various other priority areas.

PhD students working with the OIT on placement will be expected to carry out a range of tasks, including:

• Reviewing evidence to inform policy discussions and help scope out projects
• Generating analysis and policy ideas working alongside officials and outside experts
• Developing project plans to ensure projects remain on track
• Pitching new projects to Whitehall departments and non-government partners
• Managing stakeholders inside and outside Whitehall
• Organising engagement activity , including arranging meetings, university visits and
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Congressional Fellowships on Women & Public Policy

The Women’s Congressional Policy Institute has been the home of the Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy (formerly the WREI Fellowships) since 2014. The fellowships are extended each year to a select number of students pursuing a graduate degree or those who have recently completed a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree with a proven commitment to equity for women. Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to July in congressional offices.

The Fellowships are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women.

The application period for the 2025 WCPI Fellowships is now open!  Please click this link to apply . The deadline to apply is Friday, June 7, 2024, at 5 p.m. ET.

View WCPI’s Fact Sheet on the fellowship program for more information.

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U.S. Public Policy Fellowship FAQ

Apply to become a summer 2024 google public policy fellow here before friday, april 12, 2024 at 12pm et., what is the google policy fellowship program.

The Google Public Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend a semester working on these issues at public interest organizations based in Washington, D.C.

Who should apply?

We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the semester diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:

• Demonstrate or state commitment to Internet and technology policy
• Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
• First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment

Fellows who work full-time, or 40 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 12,000 for the fellowship. Fellows who work part-time, or 20 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 6,000 for the fellowship. To apply to become a Summer 2024 Google Public Policy Fellow, click here .

Are there any age restrictions on participating?

Yes. You must be 18 years of age or older by August 30, 2024 to be eligible to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship program.

Are there citizenship requirements for the Fellowship?

You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

Who is eligible to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship program?

In order to participate in the program, you must be a student. Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by August 30, 2024.

You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

Please note that previous Google Policy Fellows are not eligible to apply.

I am an International student. Can I apply and participate in the program?

In order to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship, you must be a student (see Google’s definition of a student above). You must also be eligible to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

I have been accepted into an accredited post-secondary school program, but have not yet begun attending. Can I still take part in the program?

As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of August 30, 2024, you are eligible to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship.

I graduate in the middle of the program. Can I still participate?

As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of August 30, 2024, you are eligible to participate in the program.

What is the program timeline?

The deadline for the U.S. application is Friday, April 12th at 12:00 p.m. ET/ 9:00 a.m. PT. The Summer 2024 Fellowship will begin in June 2024 and run through August.

What is the time commitment for the Public Policy Fellowship program?

Applicants should be available and willing to work either on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) or a part-time basis (20 hours/week) during the Fellowship, or as otherwise required by the Host Organization.

Is the Google Policy Fellowship in-person or remote?

We recommend that all fellows be in-person in Washington, DC, however, host organizations will determine if they will accept remote fellows.

How do payments work?

Host organizations will provide a stipend of $12,000 USD for each full-time fellow (40 hours/week), and a stipend of $6,000 USD for each part-time fellow (20 hours/week).

Please note: Payment is contingent upon satisfactory evaluations by the host organization, completion of all required enrollment and other forms. The host organization will be responsible for coordinating stipend payments. Fellows are responsible for payment of any local, state, or federal taxes associated with their receipt of the Fellowship stipend.

What documentation is required from students?

Students should be prepared, upon request, to provide Google or host organizations with transcripts from their accredited institution as proof of enrollment or admission status. Transcripts do not need to be official (photo copy of original will be sufficient). Students will also be required to sign a standard non-disclosure agreement.

I would like to use the work I did for my Google Policy Fellowship to obtain course credit from my university. Is this acceptable?

If you need documentation to provide to your school for course credit, you can contact your host organization.

What is Google’s relationship with the host organizations?

Google provides the funding and administrative support for the program. The host organization is responsible for reviewing candidates and selecting fellows, and for providing full supervision of the fellow. Google and the host organizations are not partners or affiliates. The host organizations do not represent the views or opinions of Google and cannot bind Google legally.

Can I apply to more than one host organization?

You are welcome to apply to up to two host organizations. To apply to become a Summer 2024 Google Public Policy Fellow, click here .

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The following list includes a sample of post-graduate fellowships in Public Health/Health Policy. This is not intended to be a complete list but instead should help one get started in their research of gap year opportunities.

Alliance Health Project This one-year program helps AHP to better manage the volume of high-quality services we offer, and also to groom future mental health, social service, and public health providers with expertise in HIV care.

amfAR: Allan Rosenfield, M.D., HIV/AIDS Public Policy Internship and Fellowship program amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is pleased to announce the establishment of the Allan Rosenfield, M.D., HIV/AIDS Public Policy Internship and Fellowship program. This training program has been established for exceptional college undergraduates and graduate students who aspire to become leaders in public health and in the fight against the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program The Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program brings talented college seniors and recent graduates to Washington, D.C., where they are placed in congressional offices and learn about health policy issues, with a focus on issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities. Through the ten-week program (May 17–July 24, 2010), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo that addresses a problem of concern to disadvantaged populations.

Department of Health and Human Services Emerging Leaders Program :  The Emerging Leaders program seeks to attract the best and brightest Bachelor and Masters level graduates to combine scholastic achievement and professional experience in our nation’s Health and Human Services Department. The program includes: a structured orientation to the Department of Health and Human Services and its operating division; a blended learning environment that incorporates classroom training, web based training, on the job learning activities and an introduction to corporate level competence; diverse development assignments; 3 to 5 rotational assignments with HHS; a mentor to assist with career development; and the ability to choose a career in the following career paths: scientific, public health, social science, information technology; and administrative.

Emerson National Hunger Fellowship The Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellowship, a project of the Congressional Hunger Center, is a unique leadership development opportunity for motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty. Each year 20 participants are selected for this eleven-month program. Fellows are placed for half their term of service with urban and rural community-based organizations all over the country involved in fighting hunger at the local level. For the other half of their service, they are placed with national organizations involved in the anti-hunger and poverty movement.

Family USA Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice The Villers Fellow works as a full-time policy analyst in Families USA’s Health Policy Department. The Fellowship is based in the Families USA office in Washington, D.C. and is designed to provide the Fellow with a national perspective on health care justice work and the opportunity to learn about a range of health care justice issues. The Fellow’s principal responsibilities include conducting primary and secondary research on a range of health care issues and health reform topics—such as Medicaid, Medicare, the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the private insurance market—as well as writing and contributing to publications that are relevant to current health reform issues. The fellowship will last one year.

Health for America This program grants a $50,000 year-long fellowship to young leaders from diverse academic backgrounds, including computer science, design, entrepreneurship, and health. Over the course of the year, fellows will work together to gain practical immersive experience in health innovation, with help from physicians and community leaders and exposure to different areas of the country. The application is typically due in February for a September start date.

Mapping Health The goal of Mapping Health is to use information tools to improve communication and understanding of health issues. We use recent advances in the fields of data collection and analysis, interactive visualizations, GIS, and other information technologies. The audience is policy-makers, health professionals, community health workers, patients, … and anyone interested in promoting the health of populations, loved ones, or themselves! The plan, if people demonstrate interest in this initiative, is that we will create interactive visualizations of other health topics. We hope to incorporate requests and feedback from the audience.

Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellows Program The Mickey Leland International Hunger Fellowship is a unique leadership development opportunity for experienced, motivated individuals seeking to make a difference in the struggle to eliminate hunger and poverty worldwide. This two-year program begins with a one-year field placement in countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Fellows are assigned to national and international non-governmental organizations, private sector entities, and bi-lateral and multi-lateral organizations. Fellows spend their second year in a policy environment, usually at the headquarters of the organizations where they served during their field placements.

Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship In the spirit of AIDS activist, educator, and reality-show trailblazer Pedro Zamora’s work to combat the spread of HIV, AIDS United offers a public policy fellowship in his name. The Pedro Zamora Public Policy Fellowship is an excellent opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students seeking experience in public policy and government affairs focused on HIV/AIDS issues. 8-26 weeks. Application timeframes vary with the term applied for.

ReliefWeb ReliefWeb has been the leading source for reliable and timely humanitarian information on global crises and disasters since 1996. We provide reliable disaster and crisis updates and analysis to humanitarians, so they can make informed decisions and plan effective assistance. Our editorial insight, combined with access to the latest technology, allows us to provide innovative, reliable, and informative products and services on a continuous, global basis. The site connects to internships and jobs worldwide in various health and humanitarian positions.

Sparkman Center In today’s interdependent global economy, the need for cooperation between governments, international agencies, organizations, and institutions in alleviating global health problems has increased. The Sparkman Center has a history of successful collaboration with institutions abroad in implementing graduate-level educational and training programs in public health. In addition, the Center has collaborated with the WHO and PAHO and sponsored numerous short-term training programs in various developing countries.

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The purpose of the Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship program is to ensure the development of public health and health administration, health policy, urban planning, and data professionals who possess the necessary skills to influence positive change in public policy, systems, and the built environment in our local communities.

The Fellowship is a collaboration between participating cities, agencies, businesses, health systems, local not-for-profits, county departments of public health and universities. Students in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply: MPH, MHA, MBA MPP, MUP, Data Science and, Doctoral Fellows!

This opportunity is administered by Partners for Better Health (PBH) with the generous support of Mr. Randall Lewis. To date, the good works of 250 fellows have positively impacted communities throughout Southern California and beyond. The UCI Graduate Division serves as the point of contact between PBH and UCI fellows.

• A stipend is paid to the fellows upon completion of hours, projects, and final deliverables ($6,500 for 2024-25)
• fellows are matched with a “hosting site” according to their skill sets, interests and training
• “Intent to Apply” (internal UCI review) closes on July 11, 2024
• External applications will be accepted from April 1 until July 15 , 2024
• The fellowship is an 8-month (400-hour) commitment beginning in September through May .
• Fellows will present their work at an annual poster session and professional networking event held in late April each year.

Note Although applications are accepted until July 15, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.  Matching opportunities with fellowship host sites begins in April.

UCI Graduate Division Requirements

•  full-time enrollment
• achieve a letter grade of B, S or above for three most recent quarters
• earn no more than two incomplete (I) grades in the last three quarters
• maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• demonstrate satisfactory academic progress towards your degree objective
• Provide their letter of recommendation
• Be a full-time student for the duration of the fellowship (September – May of the award year)

External Requirements for the Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship

The Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship is a prestigious and competitive fellowship for master and doctoral level students interested in health policy and related disciplines

• We Accept Applications for MPH, MHA, MBA MPP, MUP, Data Science and, Doctoral Fellows
• Registration in a practicum/internship course or related academic coursework within the university
• Interest in helping create healthier communities
• Willingness to collaborate with others, learn from their mistakes, and translate theory into practice

Step 1: Students Submit an “Intent to Apply” to UCI Graduate Division

• This letter should be one of the two letters that you provide directly to PBH as part of the Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship Application
• It should not be addressed to the UCI Graduate Division
• Please provide a  research statement  describing your academic/research interests in less than  300 words , written for a committee of non-specialists in the field. The statement should highlight any potential plans for impact in the community.

Step 2:  Approved Applicants Apply Directly to the Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship

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• Tell us about yourself and why you would make a good Randall Lewis Fellow?

UCI Graduate Division Intent to Apply Form:  https://uci.questionpro.com/t/AaSycZ2Yt6

Partners for Better Health, Randall Lewis Health & Policy Fellowship Application:  https://p4bhealth.org/fellowship-student-application/

All fellows are expected to complete the following over the course of their fellowship year:

• Participate in an orientation session
• Fellows are matched with a hosting site for an 8-month (400-hour) commitment beginning in September through May
• Attend Fellowship meetings and trainings. Fellows meet as a group at least 6 times during the fellowship. We offer our fellows GIS training, mentoring, coaching, resume and interview preparation and much more during the learning session. It is also a great opportunity to network with other fellows all over southern California. These sessions require travel within the Southern California region. Some sessions may be conducted over zoom.
• Submit a Scope of Work developed in conjunction with their site preceptor.
• Prepare a poster for presentation and a two-page handout.
• Attend a minimum of two external professional meetings, workshops or conferences per fellowship year.
• Attend the annual Fellowship Forum & Poster session. Fellows will present their work at an annual poster session and professional networking event held in late April each year.
• Submission of a final narrative detailing the fellow’s experience and impact (approximately 1000 words).

Important Notes

• UCI Graduate Division serves as the liaison between UCI applicants/fellows and Partner for Better Health (PBH)
• This is an externally funded fellowship; UCI does not receive or release any funding to students
• Students are not considered employees of the fellowship
• UCI Fellows must maintain minimum fellowship eligibility requirements (as stated above) throughout the duration of the fellowship to be considered eligible

UCI Contact :  Turner Dahl at [email protected]

PBH Contact :  Jaynie Boren at [email protected]

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The Rappaport Public Policy Summer Fellowship challenges graduate students from across Greater Boston to immerse themselves in the region's public sector through a dynamic summer internship experience. Now in its twenty-fourth year, the Public Policy Fellowship encourages students to apply their skills and passion for good governance to Greater Boston's public policy challenges and inspires them to enter careers in public service.

Students accepted into the program are placed in a paid, 10-week internship in key state and local agencies around Greater Boston. Fellows also participate in a weekly seminar series throughout the summer featuring discussions with leading practitioners and scholars from across the region and excursions to key sites like Fenway Park and Boston City Hall. 

Through the Fellowship, host agencies benefit from the skills, talent, and dedication of students who are passionate about public service. And students gain real-world experience while learning about how public policy is created and implemented.

2024 Summer Public Policy Fellow have been announced here!

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Each summer, Rappaport Public Policy Fellows contribute their passion and ideas to state and local agencies throughout Greater Boston while working on some of the most critical public policy issues. Host agencies help Fellows identify worthy and feasible projects and give them the attention and other resources needed to ensure that the Fellowship benefits both students and their supervisors.

If you are interested in becoming a host agency, please write a short description of a policy issue or policy issues that a Fellow might work on for your office and provide a contact at your agency who Fellows can email Rappaport Institute Associate Director Polly O’Brien .

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Rafael Alamilla, a doctoral fellow in the Indiana University School of Health & Human Sciences in Indianapolis, spent his summer working with the Indiana Department of Education as part of the inaugural INSPECT program in 2023. Read more about Rafael's work with INDoE

Indiana Science Policy Education & Career Training (INSPECT) Fellowship Program

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The INSPECT Fellowship’s purpose is to bring together the scientific community and state government while training scientists to be effective advisors for public policy. These fellowships will allow current graduate students in STEM fields to work side-by-side with elected officials to incorporate more scientific information into state and local policy decisions to promote the long term health, sustainability, and economic growth of Hoosiers across Indiana.

Available to current science-based graduate students, the INSPECT Fellowship is a paid, 10-week summer fellowship sponsored by the Graduate School and the Indiana Academy of Science. Selected Fellows are placed as nonpartisan, scientific advisors in specified executive agencies (Host Office) within the state of Indiana, with the appointment starting May 30. While gaining real-world experience in science policy by researching and drafting science, technical, and/or policy issues of agency interest, Fellows build their network and expand future career opportunities in the field of science policy. The previous fellow was placed as an advisor in the IN Department of Education.

For specific program questions, you may reach out to the Indiana Academy of Science INSPECT Fellowship Coordinator, Dr. Paul K. Doss, at [email protected] . Questions regarding the nomination submitted to the Graduate School should be sent to [email protected] .

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Award amount:  $8,500

  Application Deadline:  February 2, 2024

School eligibility:  Indianapolis campus

Student eligibility: Current science-based graduate students

Nominated by:  Submitted by student, with two letters of support from Department/School/Mentor

How to Apply: Students should submit their application through the online Machform ; faculty mentors will receive an email with a link to complete their portion

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• Submitted via the online Machform

Interested? Students & their faculty recommenders must complete the respective online Machforms by the application deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.

Have questions? Contact  [email protected]  for more information.

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U.S., Philippines Launch New Fellowship Program for Higher Education Officials

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On May 13, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Commission on Higher Education (CHED) launched a new fellowship program for Philippine academic officials that will equip them to develop innovative and high-impact programs in higher education.  

The Higher Education Innovation Leaders Fellowship Program, part of USAID’s five-year, Php1.6-billion ($30 million) United States-Philippines Partnership for Skills, Innovation, and Life-long Learning (UPSKILL) initiative, will bring together 16 senior academic officials from across the Philippines for an 8-month learning experience that will empower them to drive innovation within their organizations.   “This fellowship program represents our investment in developing leaders who will inspire change and strengthen the country’s higher education sector through innovation and collaboration,” USAID Philippines Mission Director Ryan Washburn said during the launch. The inaugural cohort is composed of two CHED officials and senior academic officials from Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University Manila, De La Salle University Laguna, Far Eastern University, Mapua University, Mariano Marcos State University, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Saint Louis University, University of the Philippines, and the University of San Carlos.

The fellows will engage in learning sessions covering global trends in higher education, driving organizational reforms, and crafting innovative solutions to enhance the impact of higher education programs.  The highlight of the program is a week-long immersion at Arizona State University, ranked as one of the most innovative universities in the United States.

“These fellows will be bringing contributions and cultivating advocacies of transformation through the fellowship program. I look forward to seeing (them) working collectively toward a goal of a strengthened higher education system leading to inclusive growth in the Philippines,” CHED Chairman Dr. J. Prospero De Vera III said.

During the launch, USAID and CHED also signed a memorandum of understanding that formalizes the areas of collaboration between the United States and the Philippines under USAID’s UPSKILL program.   Through UPSKILL, USAID will provide technical assistance in crafting the Philippines’ Higher Education Sectoral Development Plan and implementing the Philippine Qualifications Framework.  USAID will also support the development of CHED’s One-Touch Management Information System, a unified platform that will help streamline access to essential services and data visualizations for CHED and its stakeholders.

USAID supports the Philippines’ efforts to strengthen its educational system.  Since 2012, USAID has invested more than Php3 billion ($60 million) to improve Philippine higher education.

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