The Google Policy Fellowship program offers undergraduate,
graduate, and law students interested in Internet and technology policy the
opportunity to spend the summer contributing to the public dialogue on these
issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest
organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy,
content regulation, copyright and trademark reform, consumer privacy, open
government, and more. More information about the host organizations and the
areas of focus for the fellows are outlined here.
Fellows will be assigned a lead mentor at their host
organizations, but will have the opportunity to work with several senior staff
members over the course of the summer. Fellows will be expected to make
substantive contributions to the work of their organization, including
conducting policy research and analysis; drafting reports and analyses;
attending government and industry meetings and conferences; and participating
in other advocacy activities.
Who should apply?
We’re looking for students who are passionate about
technology, and want to spend the summer diving headfirst into Internet policy.
Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following
qualities are encouraged to apply:
- Demonstrated or stated commitment to Internet and technology policy
- Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
- First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment
Fellows will receive a stipend of $7,500 for 10 weeks during
the summer of 2013(June-August). Exact dates of the fellowship will be worked
out by the fellow and host organization.
Google is now accepting applications to the 2013 Google
Policy Fellowship in Africa, Europe, Latin America and North America.
