Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) State Policy Fellowship

The State Policy Fellowship program is a two-year research-focused fellowship dedicated to making change through careful research, thoughtful advocacy, and strong partnerships in a state policy context. The Fellowship is a project of the State Priorities Partnership, a national network coordinated by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, one of the nation’s premier policy institutes. Fellows will receive training and career development, will work with mentors, and will have access to ongoing opportunities for professional growth.

Fellows earn a minimum salary of $50,000 per year (Individual salaries are negotiated at hiring and regional salary adjustments may be applied to higher-cost locations). Access to health benefits is included.

Eligibility

• A college degree plus two years of relevant research experience. A graduate degree in a related field can be substituted for two years’ work experience.
• Demonstrated interest in working on public policies affecting low-income communities, communities of color, and LGBTQ communities, and policies with implications for racial equity.
• A two-year commitment to the program  — candidates must be eligible to work full time in the United States for the duration of the program.
• The ability and willingness to move to their placement state.