"The John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellowship is a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) program designed to give young Black professionals the opportunity to work in Congress and with the Foundation to address social justice and racial equity issues that affect Black communities. Distinguished by two six-month rotations, John R. Lewis Fellows will be placed in the U.S. Congress with Congressional Black Caucus members and the CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) for a total of 12 months.

"John R. Lewis Fellows receive a full salary and benefits for the duration of the program. The salary is $70,000 and is non-negotiable."

Fall 2026-2027 Fellowship Program Dates
    Start Date: September 1, 2026
    End Date: September 3, 2027
    Application Deadline: May 1, 2026

See the complete announcement online