The Harris Social Impact Fellowship is a highly-selective, full-time, 11-month program for recent graduates and early career professionals with strong STEM skills and a passion for evidence-based change. Designed by University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy faculty, the fellowship blends intensive training in policy analysis and research, critical reasoning, and data analytics with a hands-on placement at a top research center or policy institute.
Fellows begin with eight weeks of academic coursework followed by nine months tackling urgent issues like educational equity, climate action, crime reduction, and government efficiency. The experience culminates in a capstone project addressing a real-world policy challenge.
Throughout the program, fellows receive professional development coaching, mentorship from policy leaders, and access to an unmatched network of faculty, alumni, and practitioners. Fellows emerge with the skills, momentum, and a defining career experience to advance data-driven change across public, private, and social sectors.
Fellows receive:
- A $75,000 living and healthcare stipend
- A $21,000 academic stipend to fully cover the fellowship credential from UChicago
- A nine-month applied learning experience with a leading UChicago research center tackling challenges in education, public safety, healthcare, climate, and government innovation
- Ongoing mentorship, professional development, and a strong peer cohort
The application for the 2027- 2028 cohort is open – start your application today.
