The Catherine Hinman Memorial Fellowship creates opportunities for graduate students from across the country pursuing public policy careers, with background studies in economics, applied sciences, international affairs, etc., to gain practical experience and grow professional networks in Washington DC. Fellows will develop technical writing and research skills, be immersed into federal policy-making and international affairs, and sow the seeds of professional growth for years to come. The Fellowship aims to expand the applicant pool to include students who would not otherwise have the opportunity or the financial means to live and work in Washington DC for the summer.
The Catherine Hinman Memorial Fellowship is hosted by the Silverado Policy Accelerator, a think tank focused on American prosperity and global competitiveness through investment in bipartisan economic, strategic, and technological policy solutions. Some Fellows may receive offers for summer placements at other policy organizations based in Washington, D.C., as well as U.S. government offices or legislative offices that share similar policy focuses.
Silverado introduces Fellows to diverse career pathways by facilitating networking with DC-based professionals from across the U.S. Government, non-profit organizations, business, and academia. In addition, we aid in introducing each Fellow to professionals in their field of interest to guide their success in the Fellowship, and we work with each Fellow to complete a final project of practical application (i.e., research supporting the adoption of federal regulation, publication, draft rules or regulations, etc.) that also advances Silverado's mission and the Fellows' career aspirations.
Program Details
- Overview
- Compensation
- Duration
- Qualifications
- How to Apply
- Application Deadline
- Fellowship requirements once selected
Overview
- Seminar on policy-making in DC
- Networking with professionals in Government, non-profits, business, and academia
- Ongoing mentoring in the professional field of interest
- In-person work at Silverado Policy Accelerator
- Research project presented at a capstone event with mentors and friends of Silverado