Applications are currently being accepted for the Partners for Public Good (PPG) Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Partners for Public Good Research Fellowship
The PPG Research Fellowship is a six-month, project-based fellowship designed to support early career researchers interested in improving government effectiveness. Fellows will be paid to conduct policy-relevant background research, use rigorous methods to collect and analyze data, and co-author publications for one of five pre-determined high-priority topics related to public procurement and local government operations. The fellowship provides dedicated time and mentorship for researchers interested in learning about and contributing directly to PPG's mission of helping governments deliver better outcomes for residents.
Benefits of Partners for Public Good Research Fellowship
- Fellows will work 15–25 hours per week and be paid at a rate of $50 per hour with benefits as required by state or local law.
Partners for Public Good Research Fellowship Requirements
- Applicants may be affiliated with a university, think tank, nonprofit, or other research or policy organization, and maintain affiliation during the fellowship, provided they can meet the time and deliverable commitments of the program. Applicants without such affiliation are also welcome.
Application Date and Process
To apply, submit each of the following no later than September 28:
- A resume/CV (no more than 2 pages).
- A letter of interest that answers the following questions (no more than 2 pages)
- Which one or two projects -- see options above -- are you interested in and why? (If you are interested in two projects, you may include up to 3 pages. Please specify your top choice.)
- Why are you qualified to take on this project?
- How would you approach the work?
- A work sample. This may be a published or under review research publication or other product that illustrates your skills and expertise.
Application Deadline
28 September, 2026
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