The Women’s Congressional Policy Institute’s (WCPI) mission is to build a community of bipartisan women policymakers and trusted partners to advance issues of importance to women, develop the next generation of women leaders in public policy, and foster a more effective and representative democracy.
The Women’s Congressional Policy Institute has been the home of the Congressional Fellowships on Women and Public Policy (formerly the WREI Fellowships) since 2014. The fellowships are extended each year to a select number of students pursuing a graduate degree or those who have recently completed a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree with a proven commitment to equity for women. Fellows gain practical policymaking experience and graduate credit as they work from January to July in congressional offices.
Eligibility
Students who currently are enrolled in a graduate program, or who have completed such a program within two years of the fellowship start date, are eligible.
Applicants must have completed at least nine hours of graduate coursework before applying and display serious interest in research and policymaking relevant to issues affecting women and their families.
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of submission and demonstrate fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
