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Program

Google Policy Fellowship
Organization

Google

Opportunity Type

Fellowship
About the Program

The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.

Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and creativity, consumer privacy, open government, government surveillance, data security, data innovation, free expression and more

Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host organizations and will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff members over the course of the summer. 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.
Program Location

Varies
Program Start

Varies
Program End Date

Varies
Application Website

www.google.com/policyfellowship/

Program Benefits

Paid?
 Yes
Pay Rate
 Stipend of $7,500 USD

Requirements

Description

We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:

  • Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy
  • Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
  • First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment
Open to residents of:
 National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
 National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
  • Master’s Degree (M.A./M.S./M.B.A.)
  • Law Degree (J.D.)
Minimum Age

18
Year in School
  • College Freshman
  • College Sophomore
  • College Junior
  • College Senior
  • Master's Student (M.A., M.S., M.B.A.)
  • Law Student (J.D.)
  • Recent Graduate - Undergraduate
  • Recent Graduate - Master's Degree
  • Recent Graduate - Law Degree
Citizenship
  • U.S. Citizens
  • Legal Permanent Residents
  • Deferred Action (DACA) – Approved
Keywords
 google, paid, policy, politics, technology, fellow
Contact

policyfellows@google.com
Last Modified Date
 February 27, 2015