University of Chicago The Harris Social Impact Fellowship 2026

The Harris Social Impact Fellowship is a 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, critical reasoning, and data analytics with a hands-on placement at a top research center or policy institute.

Fellows begin with eight weeks of academic coursework followed by nine months tackling urgent issues like educational equity, climate action, crime reduction, and government efficiency. The experience culminates in a capstone project addressing a real-world policy challenge.

• Table of Content
• About University of Chicago
• The Harris Social Impact Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of The Harris Social Impact Fellowship
• Requirements for The Harris Social Impact Fellowship Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

The Harris Social Impact Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of The Harris Social Impact Fellowship

$75K Stipend for living and healthcare expenses

$21K To fully cover fellowship academic credential

Requirements for The Harris Social Impact Fellowship Qualification

• 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 nature of this program requires participants be legally authorized to work in the U.S. If you are a U.S. visa holder, you must confirm with the sponsor of that visa whether participation in this program fits within the parameters of your current visa status. The University of Chicago cannot sponsor visas in connection with the program.

Documents Required for Application

• Motivation Statement
• Technical Experience Statement
• Resume
• 1 Letter of Recommendation
• Transcripts

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit University of Chicago Felowship webpage