Planning, Public Policy and Management

Fellowships

The following list of selected fellowships are generally post-graduate opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. Additional PPPM-related fellowships are posted at A&AA Career Link and Internship Resources (search the databases listed). Students are also encouraged to conduct independent searches and contact the Internship Director for additional search strategies.

Federal Government
State and Local Government
Policy Institute/Nonprofit
Private Sector

Federal Government

There are several post-graduate programs that are designed to attract outstanding individuals to federal service. Some are open to graduate students only while others are also open to undergraduates. Positions may be announced via USAJOBS or they may be found on department or agency sites. Some of these programs include the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP), Professional Development Program (PDP), Environmental Careers Program (ECP) and Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Successful completion may lead to permanent employment without further selection process.

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Public policy fellowship programs with federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically February

Department of Agriculture--Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS)
Two-year FCIP positions include rotations and possible international travel.
Graduate students
Deadline: varies

Department of Health and Human Services--Emerging Leaders Program (ELP)
Competitive, two-year paid fellowships similar to PMF program. Career paths include administrative and public health. Two-year FCIP positions with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically early December for ELP and continuous for FCIP

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Two-year FCIP positions located in Washington, D.C. and HUD's 10 regional offices. MBA Fellows Program open to all graduate students.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically in January

Department of Labor MBA Fellows Program
Two-year fellowship for all graduate students. Includes rotations and career development.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically in December; check vacancy announcement for openings

Department of State Student Programs
A gateway to fellowship programs. The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship and the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program are open to seniors with a minimum 3.2 GPA who plan to enroll in graduate school and are interested in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service. The Pickering Undergraduate Foregin Affairs Fellowship is open to sophomores.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: varies by program

Department of Transportation (DOT)
Two-year Professional Development Program (PDP) with Federal Highway Administration open to undergraduate and graduate students. Transportation Career Residency Program open to recent graduates with master's degree or meet qualifications for GS-9.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: varies

Department of Treasury
Several opportunities for internships and fellowships. Hamilton Fellowship is a two-year paid fellowship in the areas of financial management, financial and economic analysis, and human resources. Must be complete graduate degree by June.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: usually in March for Hamilton Fellowship

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA Environmental Careers Program (ECP) is a two-year position that includes rotations, career development, and a graduate conference. Participating offices announce positions on USAJOBS. Search on keyword "ECP" for open positions. Successful completion leads to permanent position at EPA headquarters or a regional office.
Undergradute and graduate students.
Deadline: positions posted on USAJOBS in October and November

Government Accountability Office (GAO)
A two-year Professional Development Program (PDP) is periodically offered. May be assigned to a specific project or rotate among teams. Potential for permanent employment following successful completion of PDP.
Graduate students
Deadline: varies

National Istitutes of Health (NIH) Administrative Fellows Program
Two-year fellowships that include a range of administrative positions: administrative officer, budget analyst, contract specialist, ethics specialist, grants management specialist, health communications specialist, human resource specialist, and management analyst.
Graduate students
Deadline: recruitment typically begins in January

National Nuclear Security Administration Nonproliferation Graduate Program
One-year fellowship administered by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Includes specialized training and practical experience on projects that contribute to a safer world.
Graduate students with academic specialization in international affairs, political science, economics.
Deadline: recruitment schedule available in May for following year

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
A range of fellowship projects with the Coastal Services Center.
Graduate students (must graduate between Jan. 1 and July 31)
Deadline: typically January

Oregon Sea Grant Fellowships
Current and future opportunities at federal and state levels that focus on ocean and coastal life.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically October through April; see site for specific program

Presidential Management Fellows Program
Competitive, two-year paid fellowships with federal agencies. Outstanding opportunities for continued employment.
Graduate students.
Deadline: typically October

State and Local Government

Capital City Fellows Program
Two-year paid fellowship with the government of the District of Columbia. Fellowships include rotations, educational and professional development seminars, and opportunities to meet with high-level city officials.
Graduate students (requires 3.5 GPA)
Deadline: typically April

Capital Fellows Programs
Four fellowship programs in public service: Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship, Executive Fellowship, Judicial Administration, and California Senate Fellows.
Undergraduate and graduate students (may be a currently enrolled grad student).
Deadline: typically February; application materials available in October

City Hall Fellows
One-year paid fellowship for graduating seniors. Fellowships in Houston and San Francisco. Program inspired by the success of Teach for America that gives recent college graduates experience in city government.
Undergraduate students
Deadline: announced in January, typically March; $10 application fee

City of Chicago Mayor's Office
Summer and academic year paid fellowships.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically February for summer and August academic year

City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program
One-year paid fellowship in four areas of city management in Long Beach, CA.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically January

City of Savannah Management Fellowship Program
One-year paid fellowship with four rotations with City of Savannah, GA.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically January

City of Tacoma Management Fellowship
Two-year paid fellowship in the City Manager's Office.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically January

Coro Fellows
The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program. See tuition and financial assistance section.
Undergraduate and graduate students (may be a currently enrolled grad student).
Deadline: typically January

Fireman Public Service Fellowship
One-year paid fellowship for MPA students only.
Deadline: typically January

ICMA/Local Government Management Fellowship
Paid fellowships in full-time, management-track local government positions. Other local local government internships/fellowships (undergraduate and graduate students).
Graduate students
Deadline: typically December

L.P. Cookingham Management Fellowship Program (Kansas City, Missouri)
Paid full-time fellowship that includes rotations within city government.
Graduate students.
Deadline: typically February

Los Angeles County Dept. of Human Resources Administrative Intern Program
Paid post-graduate position for two years. Includes rotations.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: anticipated late winter

New York City Urban Fellows Program
Paid fellowships in many policy areas of city government and opportunities to gain experience in civil rights, community relations, education, mediation, and conflict resolution.
Undergraduate students
Deadline: Urban Fellows typically January

New York State Public Management Institute
Two-year paid fellowships primarily in Albany. Must complete master's degree by August prior to start of fellowship.
Graduate students
Deadline: program suspended until further notice

Oregon Sea Grant Fellowships
Current and future opportunities at federal and state levels that focus on ocean and coastal life.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically October through April

Phoenix Management Intern Program
Paid one-year fellowship in city management.
Graduate students.
Deadline: typically January

Policy Institute/Nonprofit

Bart Harvey Enterprise Fellowship
Two-year paid fellowship with Enterprise, a nonprofit focused on affordable housing and community development.
Graduate students.
Deadline: typically May

Bill Emerson National Fellows Program
One-year paid fellowship with rural and urban community-based organizations. A project of the Congressional Hunger Center to fight hunger by developing leaders.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: typically January

Bullitt Foundation
Two-year paid fellowship awarded to an outstanding graduate student from under-represented communities in the environmental movement.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically April

Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP)
Two-year paid fellowship with a state policy organization or with CBPP's state fiscal division in Washington, D.C. New program in 2010.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically January (open October to January)

Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program
Paid summer internships in public policy and nonprofit leadership in Washington, D.C. and at state-based policy organizations throughout the U.S.
Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates between the ages of 18-30 are eligible
Deadline: typically January

Coro Fellows
The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces individuals to all aspects of the public affairs arena. See tuition ($3,500 in 2010) and financial assistance section. There is now a $75 non-refundable application fee.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically January

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Public policy fellowship programs with federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically February

El Pomar Fellowship
Two-year post-undergraduate leadership program. Must have Colorado connection. See site for eligibility details.
Undergraduates
Deadline: typically January

Global Health Corps
Paid fellowship for graduating undergraduates and those who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program. See site for additional eligibility details.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: application process generally opens in February

Illinois Early Childhood Fellowship
Open to career-changers and those with limited experience in early childhood public policy. See details for eligibility.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: check site in early January

Institute for Women's Policy Research
Unpaid/stipend internships in many areas and paid research fellowships.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadlines: typically September, December, and March depending on program.

Koch Associate Program & Koch Internship Program
Paid part-time and full-time assignments with nonprofit organizations. Students learn and apply Market-Based Management curriculum.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically October, December, January, and March

Partnership for Public Service
Paid fellowships in a variety of areas: business development/fundraising, communications, education and outreach, event planning, government affairs, government transformation, nonprofit management/accounting, and research.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadlines: typically November through December for winter/spring terms; March for summer

The Villers Fellowship For Health Care Justice and The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice
One-year paid fellowships in the areas of health care justice and social justice through participation in health care advocacy.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically January (Villers) and February (Wellstone)

Women's Research and Education Institute
Paid (stipend) fellowships for students with a commitment to equity for women. Fellows serve as Congressional legislative aides.
Graduate students
Deadline: typically early January for following year

Private Sector

Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Public policy fellowship programs with federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector.
Undergraduate and graduate students.
Deadline: typically February

Hart Howerton Fellowship Program
Paid fellowship in architecture, planning, and landscape architecture. Program provides salary for 12-week fellowship and financial assistance for study, travel, and housing.
Undergraduate and graduate students(summer prior to final year in school)
Deadline: program suspended until further notice



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Additional PPPM-related fellowships are posted at A&AA Career Link and Internship Resources (search the databases listed). Students are also encouraged to conduct independent searches and contact the Internship Director for additional search strategies. Federal Government State and Local Government Policy Institute/Nonprofit Private Sector Federal Government There are several post-graduate programs that are designed to attract outstanding individuals to federal service. Some are open to graduate students only while others are also open to undergraduates. Positions may be announced via USAJOBS or they may be found on department or agency sites. Some of these programs include the Presidential Management Fellowship (PMF), Federal Career Intern Program (FCIP), Professional Development Program (PDP), Environmental Careers Program (ECP) and Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Successful completion may lead to permanent employment without further selection process. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public policy fellowship programs with federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically February Department of Agriculture--Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) Two-year FCIP positions include rotations and possible international travel. Graduate students Deadline: varies Department of Health and Human Services--Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Competitive, two-year paid fellowships similar to PMF program. Career paths include administrative and public health. Two-year FCIP positions with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Graduate students Deadline: typically early December for ELP and continuous for FCIP Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Two-year FCIP positions located in Washington, D.C. and HUD's 10 regional offices. MBA Fellows Program open to all graduate students. Graduate students Deadline: typically in January Department of Labor MBA Fellows Program Two-year fellowship for all graduate students. Includes rotations and career development. Graduate students Deadline: typically in December; check vacancy announcement for openings Department of State Student Programs A gateway to fellowship programs. The Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship and the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program are open to seniors with a minimum 3.2 GPA who plan to enroll in graduate school and are interested in pursuing a career in the Foreign Service. The Pickering Undergraduate Foregin Affairs Fellowship is open to sophomores. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: varies by program Department of Transportation (DOT) Two-year Professional Development Program (PDP) with Federal Highway Administration open to undergraduate and graduate students. Transportation Career Residency Program open to recent graduates with master's degree or meet qualifications for GS-9. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: varies Department of Treasury Several opportunities for internships and fellowships. Hamilton Fellowship is a two-year paid fellowship in the areas of financial management, financial and economic analysis, and human resources. Must be complete graduate degree by June. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: usually in March for Hamilton Fellowship Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The EPA Environmental Careers Program (ECP) is a two-year position that includes rotations, career development, and a graduate conference. Participating offices announce positions on USAJOBS. Search on keyword "ECP" for open positions. Successful completion leads to permanent position at EPA headquarters or a regional office. Undergradute and graduate students. Deadline: positions posted on USAJOBS in October and November Government Accountability Office (GAO) A two-year Professional Development Program (PDP) is periodically offered. May be assigned to a specific project or rotate among teams. Potential for permanent employment following successful completion of PDP. Graduate students Deadline: varies National Istitutes of Health (NIH) Administrative Fellows Program Two-year fellowships that include a range of administrative positions: administrative officer, budget analyst, contract specialist, ethics specialist, grants management specialist, health communications specialist, human resource specialist, and management analyst. Graduate students Deadline: recruitment typically begins in January National Nuclear Security Administration Nonproliferation Graduate Program One-year fellowship administered by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Includes specialized training and practical experience on projects that contribute to a safer world. Graduate students with academic specialization in international affairs, political science, economics. Deadline: recruitment schedule available in May for following year National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration A range of fellowship projects with the Coastal Services Center. Graduate students (must graduate between Jan. 1 and July 31) Deadline: typically January Oregon Sea Grant Fellowships Current and future opportunities at federal and state levels that focus on ocean and coastal life. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically October through April; see site for specific program Presidential Management Fellows Program Competitive, two-year paid fellowships with federal agencies. Outstanding opportunities for continued employment. Graduate students. Deadline: typically October State and Local Government Capital City Fellows Program Two-year paid fellowship with the government of the District of Columbia. Fellowships include rotations, educational and professional development seminars, and opportunities to meet with high-level city officials. Graduate students (requires 3.5 GPA) Deadline: typically April Capital Fellows Programs Four fellowship programs in public service: Jesse M. Unruh Assembly Fellowship, Executive Fellowship, Judicial Administration, and California Senate Fellows. Undergraduate and graduate students (may be a currently enrolled grad student). Deadline: typically February; application materials available in October City Hall Fellows One-year paid fellowship for graduating seniors. Fellowships in Houston and San Francisco. Program inspired by the success of Teach for America that gives recent college graduates experience in city government. Undergraduate students Deadline: announced in January, typically March; $10 application fee City of Chicago Mayor's Office Summer and academic year paid fellowships. Graduate students Deadline: typically February for summer and August academic year City of Long Beach Management Assistant Program One-year paid fellowship in four areas of city management in Long Beach, CA. Graduate students Deadline: typically January City of Savannah Management Fellowship Program One-year paid fellowship with four rotations with City of Savannah, GA. Graduate students Deadline: typically January City of Tacoma Management Fellowship Two-year paid fellowship in the City Manager's Office. Graduate students Deadline: typically January Coro Fellows The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program. See tuition and financial assistance section. Undergraduate and graduate students (may be a currently enrolled grad student). Deadline: typically January Fireman Public Service Fellowship One-year paid fellowship for MPA students only. Deadline: typically January ICMA/Local Government Management Fellowship Paid fellowships in full-time, management-track local government positions. Other local local government internships/fellowships (undergraduate and graduate students). Graduate students Deadline: typically December L.P. Cookingham Management Fellowship Program (Kansas City, Missouri) Paid full-time fellowship that includes rotations within city government. Graduate students. Deadline: typically February Los Angeles County Dept. of Human Resources Administrative Intern Program Paid post-graduate position for two years. Includes rotations. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: anticipated late winter New York City Urban Fellows Program Paid fellowships in many policy areas of city government and opportunities to gain experience in civil rights, community relations, education, mediation, and conflict resolution. Undergraduate students Deadline: Urban Fellows typically January New York State Public Management Institute Two-year paid fellowships primarily in Albany. Must complete master's degree by August prior to start of fellowship. Graduate students Deadline: program suspended until further notice Oregon Sea Grant Fellowships Current and future opportunities at federal and state levels that focus on ocean and coastal life. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically October through April Phoenix Management Intern Program Paid one-year fellowship in city management. Graduate students. Deadline: typically January Policy Institute/Nonprofit Bart Harvey Enterprise Fellowship Two-year paid fellowship with Enterprise, a nonprofit focused on affordable housing and community development. Graduate students. Deadline: typically May Bill Emerson National Fellows Program One-year paid fellowship with rural and urban community-based organizations. A project of the Congressional Hunger Center to fight hunger by developing leaders. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: typically January Bullitt Foundation Two-year paid fellowship awarded to an outstanding graduate student from under-represented communities in the environmental movement. Graduate students Deadline: typically April Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) Two-year paid fellowship with a state policy organization or with CBPP's state fiscal division in Washington, D.C. New program in 2010. Graduate students Deadline: typically January (open October to January) Charles G. Koch Summer Fellow Program Paid summer internships in public policy and nonprofit leadership in Washington, D.C. and at state-based policy organizations throughout the U.S. Undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates between the ages of 18-30 are eligible Deadline: typically January Coro Fellows The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a nine-month, full-time, post-graduate experiential leadership training program which introduces individuals to all aspects of the public affairs arena. See tuition ($3,500 in 2010) and financial assistance section. There is now a $75 non-refundable application fee. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically January Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public policy fellowship programs with federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically February El Pomar Fellowship Two-year post-undergraduate leadership program. Must have Colorado connection. See site for eligibility details. Undergraduates Deadline: typically January Global Health Corps Paid fellowship for graduating undergraduates and those who have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree program. See site for additional eligibility details. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: application process generally opens in February Illinois Early Childhood Fellowship Open to career-changers and those with limited experience in early childhood public policy. See details for eligibility. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadline: check site in early January Institute for Women's Policy Research Unpaid/stipend internships in many areas and paid research fellowships. Undergraduate and graduate students Deadlines: typically September, December, and March depending on program. Koch Associate Program & Koch Internship Program Paid part-time and full-time assignments with nonprofit organizations. Students learn and apply Market-Based Management curriculum. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically October, December, January, and March Partnership for Public Service Paid fellowships in a variety of areas: business development/fundraising, communications, education and outreach, event planning, government affairs, government transformation, nonprofit management/accounting, and research. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadlines: typically November through December for winter/spring terms; March for summer The Villers Fellowship For Health Care Justice and The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice One-year paid fellowships in the areas of health care justice and social justice through participation in health care advocacy. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically January (Villers) and February (Wellstone) Women's Research and Education Institute Paid (stipend) fellowships for students with a commitment to equity for women. Fellows serve as Congressional legislative aides. Graduate students Deadline: typically early January for following year Private Sector Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Public policy fellowship programs with federal agencies, nonprofits, and private sector. Undergraduate and graduate students. Deadline: typically February Hart Howerton Fellowship Program Paid fellowship in architecture, planning, and landscape architecture. Program provides salary for 12-week fellowship and financial assistance for study, travel, and housing. Undergraduate and graduate students(summer prior to final year in school) Deadline: program suspended until further notice