Location: Hyde Park Campus, University of Chicago
Duration: July 2026 – June 2027 (11 months, full-time, in-person)
Stipend: $75,000 (living and healthcare expenses) + $21,000 (covers academic credential)
Cohort Size: 15 Fellows
The Harris Social Impact Fellowship is a selective, full-time program designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals with strong STEM skills and a passion for evidence-based change. Fellows receive advanced training in policy analysis, data analytics, and critical reasoning while working directly on real-world policy challenges.
Program Highlights
- Academic Coursework (8 weeks)
Intensive training in data analytics, economic analysis, and analytical politics led by University of Chicago faculty. - Applied Learning (9 months)
Fellows are embedded in leading research centers or policy institutes, addressing urgent issues such as educational equity, climate action, health equity, crime reduction, and government efficiency. - Capstone Project
A final real-world deliverable developed with mission-driven organizations to showcase fellows’ analytical, policy, and leadership skills. - Professional Development & Mentorship
Ongoing mentorship, career coaching, workshops, and networking with faculty, alumni, and civic leaders. - Community & Alumni Network
Fellows join a lifelong network of peers and leaders in the social impact field, with opportunities for continued collaboration.
Who Should Apply
- Recent graduates or early-career professionals with strong STEM and analytical skills
- Individuals passionate about evidence-based policymaking and data-driven social change
- Candidates interested in applying their skills across public, private, and social sectors
Why Apply
This fellowship offers not only a competitive stipend and world-class academic training but also a transformative professional experience. Fellows graduate prepared to lead evidence-based change, supported by an unparalleled network of scholars and practitioners.
Application
Applications are now open for the July 2026 Cohort.
Learn more & apply through the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy website.
