Congressional Fellowship on Women and Public Policy

The Women’s Congressional Policy Institute has been the home of the Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy (formerly the WREI Fellowships) since 2014. The fellowships are extended each year to a select number of students pursuing a graduate degree or those who have recently completed a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree with a proven commitment to equity for women. Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to July in congressional offices.

The Fellowships are designed to train potential leaders in public policy formation to examine issues from the perspective, experiences, and needs of women.

Eligibility

Students who currently are enrolled in a graduate program, or who have completed such a program within two years of the fellowship start date, are eligible.

Applicants must have completed at least nine hours of graduate coursework before applying and display serious interest in research and policymaking relevant to issues affecting women and their families.

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of submission and demonstrate fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Deadline

July 10, 2026