Applications are now open for thePartnerships for Evidence-based Public Policy (PEPP) fellowship program for the 2026–27 academic year.
Co-hosted by the Center for Social & Behavioral Science (CSBS) and the Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA), PEPP supports mid-career faculty across the Illinois System in conducting year-long policy research projects in collaboration with Illinois government partners.
PEPP will select up to five fellows for the 2026–27 cohort, with dedicated fellowship support from the Climate Jobs Institute (CJI) and the Kellner Center for Neurogenomics, Behavior, and Society.
Learn more about the PEPP fellowship and application requirements—the application portal is now open. Apply by March 15.