"The Applied Data Fellowship is a University of Chicago program based at the Harris School of Public Policy. Our program is focused on the intersection of data analysis and public policy in the United States.
"The Applied Data Fellowship is a unique opportunity to spend one year working to design and implement high impact programs with government and large nonprofits in the United States. Fellows will work to help translate data-driven insights into actionable policy recommendations, new programs, and operational changes for the partners they serve.
"Fellows will be directly embedded into government and non-profit host institutions for one year. In addition to hands-on experience implementing data insights and working closely with senior-level stakeholders, Fellows will also receive managerial oversight, mentorship, and technical support in the form of data analysis training and oversight. Fellows will also receive one-on-one career support through the year so as to help meet their post-fellowship career goals.
"NOTE: This application is primarily intended for those candidates who are graduating from their respective academic programs in 2026 and/or are already working full-time. This is a full-time commitment for 12 months. If you are graduating in 2027 or you are not available to work full time in 2026, please wait for the next cycle of recruitment.
"Fellows will be provided with a living stipend of $47,000 for the year and a separate reimbursable health insurance stipend up to $5,000. This amount is scaled up for placements in cities with a higher cost of living than Chicago.
"Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply early. We expect to interview candidates on a rolling basis starting in March. Most of our Fellows will begin their project engagements between the months of June and November, and therefore match meetings with partner organizations will begin 6-8 weeks before the anticipated start of projects."
Read the full description and apply on the program website
