How to Apply

The application and recommendation forms can be downloaded below.
Application Form
Recommendation Form
Note: The application and the letter of recommendation are interactive .pdf files--You can type directly onto the .pdf files. Please save to your local drive before filling out the forms.
Deadline:
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Academy.
Document Checklist:
- Completed Application Form
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Full official college transcript through fall 2010 (including GPA on 4.0 scale)
- Two Personal Statements
- Recommendation Packet (must be from an academic faculty member)
If selected as a semi-finalist, applicants will be required to:
- Provide additional information on their proposed research project and
- Be available for a phone interview.
Mail complete application package to:
Review Committee 2011
Academy for Public Policy Analysis and Research
The Urban Institute
2100 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
If you have any questions about the application process, please email: academy@urban.org
Email: academy@urban.org
The UI Academy is supported by generous grants from the Ford Foundation and MacArthur Foundation