Cause areas
Institutional decision-making
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Location
US
Description
Short-term policy programs offer seminars, workshops, and fellowships—typically lasting 2-6 weeks—that provide educational and networking opportunities in policy, especially for students and early-career professionals.
- Programs are often free or offer scholarships, with some providing stipends, housing, or travel reimbursement.
- Opportunities cover a range of topics, including US domestic and foreign policy, science and tech policy, diplomacy, and leadership.
- Many programs are open to applicants of all political orientations and backgrounds, with some specifically supporting underrepresented groups.
- Application deadlines and eligibility vary; check individual program sites for details.
For longer-term options, see policy internships (2-12 months): https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-internships/ or policy fellowships: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/policy-fellowships/. For visa and eligibility information, see: https://emergingtechpolicy.org/pathways/foreign-nationals/
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