Rappaport Institute Public Policy Summer Fellowship Virtual Info Session.

Join representatives from Harvard University’s Rappaport Institute to learn about their Public Policy Summer (2023) Fellowship program.

The Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston encourages graduate students to spend part of their careers in public service through a paid, 10-week summer internship in key state and local government agencies in the Greater Boston area. Fellows, who represent all graduate schools in Greater Boston, participate in a weekly seminar series with leading practitioners and scholars and receive a $8,000 stipend for the summer. The fellowship program is a key component of The Rappaport Institute, which aims to improve the governance of Greater Boston by promoting emerging leaders, stimulating informed discussion, and producing new ideas.

When you apply to the program, you do not have to have a specific project in mind. We do ask for some general indication of the types of agencies, such as the Boston Redevelopment Authority, the City of Somerville's Mayors Office, or the Department of Social Services, and the types of projects you are interested in, such as transit-oriented development, environmental justice in urban areas, economic development. If you are still stuck on what options are available, you can either attend an information session this fall or contact Polly O'Brien at 617-495-5091 with specific questions.

Information on how to apply, with related deadlines, will be provided at this session.

For general information, visit https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/taubman/programs-research/rappaport/student-opportunities/public-policy-summer-fellowship.

NOTE: For MPH students, your placement may be counted towards your practicum requirement. Please contact the SPH Career & Practicum Office at sphcareeroffice@bu.edu if you have any questions.

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