Application Deadline: October 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
LOCATION: USA
The Harris Social Impact Fellowship is a highly selective, full-time, 11-month program for recent graduates and early-career professionals with strong STEM skills and a passion for evidence-based change. Designed by University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy faculty, the fellowship blends intensive training in policy analysis and research, critical reasoning, and data analytics with a hands-on placement at a top research center or policy institute.
ELIGIBILITY:
Demonstrated capacity for serious technical, quantitative, or analytical work—e.g., through coursework, research, or work experience
Recent college graduate or early-career professional (bachelor’s degree must be conferred prior to the start of the fellowship)
The University of Chicago cannot sponsor visas in connection with this program. If you are a U.S. visa holder, you are responsible for confirming whether participation in this program fits within the parameters of your current visa status. Please note that the Fellowship does not qualify for the STEM OPT extension.
Application Requirements:
Motivation Statement
Technical Experience Statement
Resume
One Letter of Recommendation
Transcripts
Download a sample “Technical Experience Statement” (PDF, 150KB)
| Application Stages (July 2027 Cohort) | Dates |
| Application Submission Deadline | October 19th, 2026 |
| Selection Phase 1: Take-Home Technical Assessment | Mid-late November 2026 |
| Selection Phase 2: Virtual Interviews | Early-mid December 2026 |
| Selection Phase 3: Lab Matching Interviews and On-Campus Interview Day | Mid-late January 2027 |
BENEFIT:
Fellowship Stipend:
$75,000: Stipend for living and healthcare expenses
$21,000: To fully cover fellowship academic credentials
