The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship applications are now open to students who are interested in Internet and technology policy. Accepted fellows will have the opportunity to spend a semester working on these issues at public interest organizations based in Washington, D.C. This opportunity is open to all students enrolled in any university or tertiary institution for master’s programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs.
The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship assigns a lead mentor at a host organization to fellows who will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members, contribute to the public dialogue on tech policy issues, and explore future academic and professional interests. Such contributions may include conducting policy research and analysis, drafting reports and white papers, attending government and industry meetings and conferences, and participating in other advocacy activities.
SUMMARY
- Fellowship Sponsor: Google
- Host Institution(s): Partners Institutions, USA
- Fellowship Type: In-Person Fellowship
- Fellowship Worth: Stipend up to $12,000
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: All levels
- Nationality: All Nationalities; U.S. Permanent Residents
See Also: Applied Social Media Lab Fellowship at the Harvard University
Eligibility Criteria
Students eligible to apply to the Apply For The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship 2025 should be passionate about technology, and eager to spend the semester diving headfirst into Internet policy; and
- Must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2025.
- Must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship.
- Can be students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:
- Demonstrate or state commitment to Internet and technology policy.
- Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise.
- First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits | U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship
- Fellows who work full-time, or 40 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 12,000 for the fellowship.
- Fellows who work part-time, or 20 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 6,000 for the fellowship.
Application Procedure
As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1, 2025, you are eligible to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship 2025.
- Application Deadline: The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship 2025 application is Friday, November 15th, 2024.
- The Spring 2025 Fellowship will begin in January 2025 and run through May 2025.