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.
“The fellowship provided a unique opportunity to apply the conceptual knowledge I’d gained in the Harris program to do hands-on analysis…Harris gave me the training to add that data component to my skill set, and the fellowship provided me an opportunity to put that into practice.”
Eligibility
The Applied Data Fellowship is open to graduates who have permanent work authorization in the US and also candidates who are eligible with an OPT card or similair volunteer work visa. Exceptional candidates will have a good understanding of the policy domain, strong data analysis skills, and a deep desire to innovate and operationalize programs within the government and nonprofit sectors to achieve impact.
Placement
Fellows will be directly embedded within local, city, and state governments, large non-profits, and social impact organizations in the US. Over the course of one year, fellows will work to help translate data-driven insights into actionable policy recommendations, new programs, and operational changes for the partners they serve.
Training & Support
Fellows will have access to one-on-one career counseling and management support throughout the year for assistance with project needs and post-fellowship opportunities. This fellowship will provide opportunities for leadership development, as well as access to a broad network of government, non-profit, and funding leaders.
Timeline
The typical duration of the fellowship is 12 months. Most projects start between June and October, but we have a number of projects with a January through March start as well. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and applicants are encouraged to apply early.