Applications are open for the Google North America Public Policy Fellowship
Gaby Perla
Public Policy Fellowship Coordinator
Starting today, we’re accepting applications for the 2019 North America Google Policy Fellowship. Our fellowship gives undergraduate and graduate students a paid opportunity to spend 10-weeks diving headfirst into Internet policy at leading nonprofits, think tanks and advocacy groups. In addition to opportunities in Washington, D.C. and California, we’ve expanded our program to include academic institutions and advocacy groups in New York and Utah, where students will have the chance to be at the forefront of debates on internet freedom and economic opportunity. We’re looking for students from all majors and degree programs who are passionate about technology and want to gain hands-on experience exploring important intersections of tech policy.
This year's program will run from early June through early August, with regular programming throughout the summer. More specific information, including a list of this year’s hosts and locations, can be found on our site.
What is the Google Policy Fellowship program?
The Google Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend the summer working on these issues at public interest organizations in.
Eligibility
Are there any age restrictions on participating?
Yes. You must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2019, to be eligible to participate in the Google Policy Fellowship program in 2019.
Are there citizenship requirements for the Fellowship?
You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet these criteria.
Who is eligible to participate as a student in the Google Policy Fellowship program?
In order to participate in the program, you must be a student. Google defines a student as an individual enrolled in or accepted into an accredited institution including (but not necessarily limited to) colleges, universities, masters programs, PhD programs and undergraduate programs. Eligibility is based on enrollment in an accredited university by January 1, 2019.
You may be enrolled as a full-time or part-time student. You must be eligible and authorized to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criterion.
What is Google’s relationship with the host organizations?
Google provides the funding and administrative support for the program. The host organization is responsible for reviewing candidates and selecting fellows, and for providing full supervision of the fellow. Google and the host organizations are not partners or affiliates. The host organizations do not represent the views or opinions of Google and cannot bind Google legally.
EMEA Program overview
In 2019, we will launch the Google Policy Fellowship program in 15 countries across Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The program will run from January to June 2019 and will offer undergraduate, graduate, law students and early-stage professionals interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend time contributing to the public dialogue on these issues, and exploring future academic and professional interests.
Fellows will have the opportunity to work at public interest organizations at the forefront of debates on broadband and access policy, content regulation, copyright and creativity, consumer privacy, open government, government surveillance, data security, data innovation, free expression and more. More information about the host organizations and the areas of focus for the fellows is outlined below.
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
https://www.blog.google/outreach-initiatives/public-policy/applications-are-open-google-north-america-public-policy-fellowship/