Online, unpaid fellowship aimed at helping teenagers and young adults develop and utilize skills in public policy, with the potential for publishing your work and working unpaid at IYIP. Perfect for earlier-stage students and even high schoolers who want to develop public policy capabilities and produce good writing samples.
Six week residential program for students interested in exploring the theory and practice of politics. An incredibly educational experience that covers a large array of important topics, lets you hear from leaders in different fields, and become part of a strong network. https://hertogfoundation.org/programs/political-studies
A set of graduate-level seminars focused on US security and strategy in the modern-day, with an emphasis on policy. A great way for people with some experience or adjacent roles to learn more about the national security and foreign policy space.
Six-month leadership and professional development program run by the Ronald Reagan Institute. Way for you to become a more effective leader and meet with various powerful people. https://www.reaganfoundation.org/reagan-institute/programs/civic-leaders-fellowship/?srsltid=AfmBOoqdq7HshZDOomfWch_CVtqlVXbeQpoPbjA5IGWwrUMUdFLqo4Uo
Academic program where you study federal policymaking and the inner workings of the executive and legislative branch, culminating in an op-ed and research papers. A great way to develop analytical skills and produce interesting work. https://www.thepresidency.org/presidential-fellows-program
Connects teams of students’ passionate about Science and Tech Policy to government projects, which they work on part-time. Great way to gain real experience during the school-year or in the summer while still being able to do other things. https://paragonfellowship.org
A virtual, paid program for undergraduates and recent graduates interested in political economy, with a focus on Austrian, Bloomington, and Virginian Political Economy. A great way to help learn interesting and valuable economic concepts with policy and academic applications. https://www.mercatus.org/students/don-lavoie-fellowship
