U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship

The U.S. Google Public Policy Fellowship is offered to students passionate about the internet and technology policy. Accepted fellows will spend the summer working at a public interest organization at the forefront of debates on tech policy issues

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at a host organization and will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the semester contributing to the public dialogue on tech policy issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests. Fellows will be expected to make substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including conducting policy research and analysis, drafting reports and white papers, attending government and industry meetings and conferences, and participating in other advocacy activities.

Fellows who work full-time, or 40 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 12,000 for the fellowship. Fellows who work part-time, or 20 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 6,000 for the fellowship.

Eligibility

In order to participate in the program, you must be a current student. Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by August of the fellowship year. You also must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship.