Applying for 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.

How to Apply

A fully completed application consists of:

1. Completing the informational coversheet.
   This can be done by going here: online application; or hard copy (mail in)
2. Submitting a current biography.
3. A proposed study group outline. To get an idea of what a study group outline looks like please go here: past study groups
   
   (Applicants should know that this proposed outline is a rough draft and it is not expected to be perfect. It does help in understanding what subject the candidate would like to treat and the approach to the study group they may take.)

Please submit these materials by April 25th for Fall '08 fellowship.

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 >

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Interactive Fellows Application

Date of Potential Fellowship	Spring 2008 Fall 2008 Spring 2009 Fall 2009
Name:
Title:
Office Address:
Home Address:
Office Phone:
Home Phone:
Assistant's Name:
Office Fax:
Home Fax:
Email:
Social Security Number:
Recommended by (how did you hear about the fellows program):
Political Background:
Attach Bio (Word or PDF document):
Study Group topic information: (Word or PDF document):