Grant opportunity
Institute for Youth in Policy Public Policy Fellowship Fall 2026
The Institute for Youth in Policy is accepting applications for an eight-week fall fellowship that trains young people in policy research, writing and civic leadership.
- Funder
- Institute for Youth in Policy
- Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
- Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time: Aug 19, 2026
- Award
- Eight-week policy training, mentorship, peer network and capstone project
- Applicant
- High school and undergraduate students aged 13 to 23; graduate students and graduates are not eligible.
- Discipline
- Public Policy and Governance
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Public Policy Fellowship helps young people develop practical policy analysis, writing and civic engagement skills through workshops and a capstone project.
Who can apply
Applicants must be 13 to 23 and enrolled in high school or undergraduate education. The programme focuses on United States public policy.
What it supports
- Policy research, analysis and writing.
- Weekly meetings, workshops and mentorship.
- A policy-focused capstone project completed during the cohort.
Funding and duration
- The fellowship provides training, mentorship and network access; the official page does not advertise a cash award.
Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time
Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time: Aug 19, 2026
How to apply
Submit the official fellowship application by 19 August 2026 and be available for the 12 September to 7 November cohort.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Institute for Youth in Policy's fall fellowship is an eight-week programme for high school and undergraduate students who want to strengthen policy research, writing and civic leadership skills.
Eligibility
Applicants must be 13 to 23 and enrolled in high school or undergraduate education. The programme focuses on United States public policy.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship provides training, mentorship and network access; the official page does not advertise a cash award.
Themes and supported activities
Policy research, analysis and writing.
Weekly meetings, workshops and mentorship.
A policy-focused capstone project completed during the cohort.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time: Applications close 19 August 2026 at 11:59pm Pacific Time: Aug 19, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Submit the official fellowship application by 19 August 2026 and be available for the 12 September to 7 November cohort.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.