U.S. Public Policy Fellowship FAQ

The Google Public Policy Fellowship program offers students interested in Internet and technology policy the opportunity to spend a semester working on these issues at public interest organizations based in Washington, D.C.

We’re looking for students who are passionate about technology, and want to spend the semester diving headfirst into Internet policy. Students from all majors and degree programs who possess the following qualities are encouraged to apply:

• Demonstrate or state commitment to Internet and technology policy
• Excellent academic record, professional/extracurricular/volunteer activities, subject matter expertise
• First-rate analytical, communications, research, and writing skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently, and to work smartly and resourcefully in a fast-paced environment

Fellows who work full-time, or 40 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 12,000 for the fellowship. Fellows who work part-time, or 20 hours/week, will receive a stipend of USD 6,000 for the fellowship. To apply to become a Spring 2025 Google Public Policy Fellow, click here.

Yes. You must be 18 years of age or older by January 1, 2025 to be eligible to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship program.

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 criteria.

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, 2025.

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 criteria.

Please note that previous Google Policy Fellows are not eligible to apply.

In order to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship, you must be a student (see Google’s definition of a student above). You must also be eligible to work in the country of your fellowship. Google cannot provide guidance or assistance on obtaining the necessary documentation to meet this criteria.

As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1, 2025, you are eligible to participate in the Google Public Policy Fellowship.

As long as you are enrolled in a college or university program as of January 1, 2025, you are eligible to participate in the program.

The deadline for the U.S. application is Friday, November 15th at 12:00 p.m. ET/ 9:00 a.m. PT. The Spring 2025 Fellowship will begin in January 2025 and run through May 2025.

Applications are reviewed by host organizations on a rolling basis. If you are interested in the Google Public Policy Fellowship, apply early as some organizations will have already accepted fellows by the application deadline.

No, you will not receive a confirmation email that your application was received. Host organizations will reach out directly to candidates.

Applicants should be available and willing to work either on a full-time basis (40 hours/week) or a part-time basis (20 hours/week) during the Fellowship, or as otherwise required by the Host Organization.

We recommend that all fellows be in-person in Washington, DC, however, host organizations will determine if they will accept remote fellows.

Host organizations will provide a stipend of $12,000 USD for each full-time fellow (40 hours/week), and a stipend of $6,000 USD for each part-time fellow (20 hours/week).

Please note: Payment is contingent upon satisfactory evaluations by the host organization, completion of all required enrollment and other forms. The host organization will be responsible for coordinating stipend payments. Fellows are responsible for payment of any local, state, or federal taxes associated with their receipt of the Fellowship stipend.

Students should be prepared, upon request, to provide Google or host organizations with transcripts from their accredited institution as proof of enrollment or admission status. Transcripts do not need to be official (photo copy of original will be sufficient). Students will also be required to sign a standard non-disclosure agreement.

If you need documentation to provide to your school for course credit, you can contact your host organization.

Google provides the funding and administrative support for the program. The host organizations are 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.

You are welcome to apply to up to two host organizations. To apply to become a Spring 2025 Google Public Policy Fellow, click here.