$5,000 Hinman Policy Fellowship (Summer 2027)
- Organization: Silverado Policy Accelerator
- Type: Fellowship
- Location: United States
- Deadline: January 9, 2027
- Funding: Fully Funded
The Catherine Hinman Memorial Fellowship brings graduate students to Washington, DC for a summer at Silverado Policy Accelerator, a DC geopolitical think tank. Now in its fifth year, it is built for students who want a public policy career but have little or no experience or network in Washington. Fellows work in person at Silverado's office for 8 to 10 weeks and finish with a research project presented to the team. **What you get:** - A $5,000 stipend, half at the start and half on completion - Round-trip travel to DC paid, from anywhere in the United States - Student or intern housing arranged and paid for by Silverado, late May to early August - Mentoring in your field of interest and career seminars with DC policy leaders - Networking with people in government, non-profits, business and academia **What you'll do:** - Work full time, 40 hours a week, at Silverado's DC office alongside its staff - Build technical writing and research skills on trade, industrial security, and climate, ecological and economic security - Complete a research project and present it at a capstone event - Join group visits to DC landmarks **Key dates:** - Applications opened October 19, 2026 - Review begins November 2026 and runs on a rolling basis - Applications close January 9, 2027 - Fellowship runs 8 to 10 weeks, late May to early August 2027 **More information:** - Apply with a resume or CV, unofficial transcripts, and a cover letter; a writing sample is optional - Questions go to john@silverado.org and brooklyn@silverado.org - Offers depend on a background check, an I-9 form and a signed contract
