Eligibility and Selection

Student Eligibility

The Urban Institute seeks a small cohort of bright, enthusiastic, and motivated college juniors majoring in the social sciences (Public Policy, Sociology, Economics, Political Science, etc.) with the aptitude for research. Students must also have both a strong interest in social policies affecting low and moderate-income individuals and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

To qualify, students must:

• Be full-time college students
• Be rising seniors (Have completed their junior year by the summer of 2008)
• Be from an underrepresented racial or ethnic group
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident
  
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (out of 4.0)

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected based on academic performance, interest in public policy, demonstrated leadership potential and community involvement. The selection committee will be comprised of the Program Director and a diverse panel of senior advisors and researchers. Finalists will be notified to arrange mandatory phone interviews.

Notifications

Selected candidates will be notified early to mid-April.

e-mail: summeracademy@ui.urban.org
This program is supported by a generous grant from the Ford foundation