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Applying for a Fellowship

The Fellows Program at the Institute of Politics (IOP) is a cornerstone of Institute life and the only program of its kind at Harvard University or anywhere else. An IOP Fellowship offers the rare opportunity for professionals in politics and public service to spend a semester at Harvard sharing their experiences with students and exploring important public issues with a distinguished group of their peers. With a strong emphasis on student-Fellow interaction, the Fellows Program provides six positions each semester to elected officials, high-ranking government officials, foreign dignitaries, campaign leaders, policy makers, political journalists and other key participants in the political process.

The Fellows Program is highly selective. Criteria governing selection include significant political, governmental or other public service experience; ability to work well with students, faculty, and colleagues; and the promise of future contribution in public affairs.

For further information about becoming an IOP Fellow, please contact Eric Andersen by email or by phone at (617) 496-8475.

More information about the IOP's Fellows program can be found here.

Unfamiliar with the idea of a study group? See past study group outlines here.
Click here to see a list of former IOP Fellows >

Watch a former fellow about talk their experience.
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