The Center for Social and Behavioral Science (CBSB) is pleased to announce that the application for the Policy and Research Legislative Fellows Program for Summer 2023 and the 2023-24 Academic Year is now open. This non-partisan initiative, supported by the Office of the Chancellor – Public Engagement, matches graduate students at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) with a state legislator representing Champaign-Urbana or a neighboring district to collaborate on a policy research project that can inform public policy and help make Illinois a better place live.
In addition to gaining first-hand experience and insight into the fast-paced legislative environment and law-making process, selected students receive a graduate student appointment for up to 20 hours per week (50%). Potential areas for research project topics include: the environment; health and housing; business and trade; criminal justice reform; government, taxes and infrastructure; and education. Meet the 2022-23 Policy & Research Legislative Fellows and learn about their placements and projects.
To apply, please submit:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Transcripts (unofficial transcripts accepted)
- Contact info for two references familiar with your scholarly or policy work
- Letter of interest that includes (1,000 words or less): Interest and expectations for the program, including the policy area(s) on which you would like to work
- Area of expertise and relevant skillsets
- Career goals
If you are interested in applying to be a Policy and Research Legislative Fellow, be sure to review the eligibility and application process and submit your application by 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2022. Please direct any questions you may have about the program to Cristina Alvarez Mingote (alvarez9@illinois.edu).
Please forward this announcement to graduate students who maybe interested in participating in the program.