Hudson Institute Political Studies Summer Fellowship

Application page for the Hudson Institute's Summer Fellowship and Policy Certificate programs. Applications are currently closed.

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DeadlineOctober 20, 2025 (Spring 2026 Fellowship), January 9, 2026 (Fall 2026 Fellowship)

Award amount$3,000 stipend; $4,283 per month salary; Travel expenses to Washington, DC; $3,000 stipend for Summer Fellows; $1,200 for professional development; Partial health insurance compensation

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Award amount

$3,000 stipend

Eligibility

Undergraduate students (any class year); Recent graduates (up to one year post-graduation); International students welcome; Must be 18 years of age prior to program start; Fluent in written and spoken English

Requirements

Recommendation letters required; Serious interest in political thought, philosophy, and public policy; Strong writing and thinking skills; Full-time commitment during the six weeks; Cannot take classes or maintain other internships/work during the fellowship

Application materials

Application; Recommendation letters

How to apply

Student asks recommender to write a letter.; Recommender receives automated request upon student application submission.; Recommenders have one week after student application closes to submit letters.

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