CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship at the Rockefeller Institute of Government

The Rockefeller Institute of Government, the public policy think tank for the 64-campus State University of New York, is accepting applications for its seventh annual Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship Program. The fellowship seeks to connect cutting-edge policy research expertise with public problems and policy communities that are trying to address these problems. Fellows will work closely with the Rockefeller Institute’s expert researchers on a variety of projects, including in the areas of healthcare, local government, fiscal policy, education, law, climate and environment, social policy, and more.

The Rockefeller Institute invites applications from professionals in the higher education community, researchers, practitioners, and retirees in a variety of fields who demonstrate a passion for working on pressing public policy issues of the day.

Appointments to the fellowship are for a period of one year, starting in September 2024. Fellows are expected to produce reports, policy briefs, blogs, or public forums or webinars, including the publication of commentary pieces on the Rockefeller Institute’s website. The Rockefeller Institute’s staff experts will be available for consultation and coaching throughout the fellowship. Three cohort meetings will occur on Zoom: one at the beginning for orientation and to discuss projects, one at the midway point to discuss progress, and one at the end to wrap-up the fellowship. Research products can be published by the Rockefeller Institute throughout the year-long fellowship.

Participation can be in person or virtual; full-time residence at the Institute’s headquarters in Albany, New York, is not required.

Fellows may have access to the Rockefeller Institute’s facility, staff, and space for events, and office space can be made available for those Fellows who wish to use it on a temporary and periodic basis when in Albany.

The Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowships are unpaid, although a small amount of funding may be available for research-related travel or other items related to fellowship work for the Rockefeller Institute.

Required Elements of Application

Applications must include each of the following:

•  current resume or curriculum vitae for the candidate.
•  short description (up to 500 words) describing how the candidate plans to use the fellowship to do research or provide policy outreach in their field, and what products the candidate envisions producing for the Institute (reports, briefs, blogs, etc.). Candidates may be asked to submit additional details about their research topic or any specific project or project component.
•  description (up to 500 words) explaining the candidate’s current professional and topical interests and how the Rockefeller Institute’s Public Policy Fellowship could advance the candidate’s career and objectives in the areas in which the candidate is most passionate.
• ontact information for at least two professional references.
• andidates are encouraged to include a writing sample (previously written) that they feel demonstrates their ability to write in a policy-relevant style.

Applications and/or nominations should be submitted to:

Zan Strumfeld at zan.strumfeld@rock.suny.edu with the subject line “Nathan Fellow Application” by Friday, June 21, 2024. Applicants are expected to be selected by the week of July 15, 2024.