Open Society Foundations’ Leadership in Government Fellowship Program 2017, USA

A project might identify a problem in the implementation of policy that has yet to be fully recognized or discussed, offer new strategies on how to work with government and advocate for policy change, or highlight a different approach for legislative or executive action. We strongly encourage applications for projects that offer unique insights and perspective into how government implements programs and policies with an eye towards their effect on low-income communities, communities of color, immigrants, refugees, asylum-seekers, LGBTQ, women, and those otherwise historically marginalized communities in the United States.   

We strongly encourage applications from people who see themselves serving as change agents within government again in the future or are looking to apply their public service knowledge and experience to an advocacy career. People of all political parties, ideologies and levels of government (i.e., city, county, tribal, state, federal) are encouraged to apply.

Applicants who are uncertain whether some aspect of their proposed project fits within the parameters of the Leadership in Government Fellowship guidelines may submit a brief email inquiry before proceeding with the full application to USPfellowships@opensocietyfoundations.org.

Please note that grants to fellows are considered public information and the fellow’s name and project description will be included in the Open Society Foundations' tax returns, as per IRS regulations.