Public Policy New Voices
Diverse Perspectives Make Better Public Policy
Applications are now open!
Applications close January 15, 2023. Only complete applications will be reviewed by Globally’s selection committee. Selected participants will be notified by January 27, 2023.
The Public Policy New Voices Fellowship Program is a collaboration among leading American public policy graduate schools, premier corporate public policy teams, and some of the most innovative global strategic advisory firms to provide a year-long Fellowship for public policy graduate students from racially underrepresented communities.
PPNV supports and elevates racially underrepresented communities in the field of public policy. In that pursuit, we engage students of color while recognizing the structural challenges that prevent full representation and participation in policy-focused careers.
The program aims to match each Fellow with a paid internship within PPNV partner organization. While securing an internship is not promised, Fellows are supported and coached through the application process to strengthen their chances of being selected and offered summer employment. PPNV does not offer financial assistance directly to Fellows or scholarships. This program provides Fellows with pathways to employment opportunities and an increased network to support their overall professional success in a field with systemic barriers to entry for people of color.
Skill Building
to provide Fellows with the tools needed to succeed
Mentorship
to explore working within various sectors within public policy
Speaker Series
to discuss relevant policy topics with experts
Community Building
to strengthen our network
Program Eligibility
The Fellowship is for public policy graduate students who self-identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and are U.S. citizens, U.S. residents, or DACA recipients. This includes Black students from the African diaspora, students with tribal citizenship or membership (e.g., citizens of state-recognized or federally-recognized indigenous tribes, or members of unrecognized Native American or Alaska Native tribes), Latino/a students, and students of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) descent. The PPNV 2022 Fellowship will include approximately 40 students and maintains gender parity.
To be considered for the PPNV Fellowship, applicants must commit to:
Actively participating in 1-2 virtual events per month.
Actively contributing to and engaging with the PPNV Community through Globally’s PPNV App (weekly interactions).
Demonstrating an internal curiosity and willingness to explore public policy careers across sectors (including the private sector).
Participating in short video interviews with Globally staff and/or submitting self-recorded video content.
Producing a written reflection paper at the end of the Fellowship.
Modeling PPNV’s commitment to community-building, racial diversity, and inclusion.
Sharing demographic information to assist in tracking PPNV’s long-term progress as a diversity program.
Upon completing the Fellowship, participants must submit a reflection paper to Globally. Their reflections will be shared with university and corporate partners and will inform the next year of programming to maintain this program’s ability to respond to the needs and interests of Fellows over time.
PPNV Alumni join Globally’s community of emerging leaders in international affairs. Fellows have access to Globally’s virtual community management application, through which they can connect with other emerging leaders, engage in discussion groups, and deepen their network within the Globally community.
PPNV Fellowship
The Public Policy New Voices Fellowship is providing participants with virtual events, mentorship, professional networking, skills-building workshops and career guidance. Fellows participate in monthly virtual sessions that engage executives from premier corporate public policy and university partners. Globally and PPNV partners are facilitating sessions that offer skills-building, mentorship and coaching.
The Impact of PPNV
The PPNV Fellowship has opened doors to internships, jobs, mentorship, and strategically preparing for Fellows pursuing a career in public policy. Hear from two of our PPNV Fellows about their experience in the program and its impact.
PPNV Internships
PPNV Fellows are encouraged to submit applications for internships at partner organizations. While securing an internship is not promised, Fellows are supported and coached through the application process to strengthen their chances of being selected. Internships last approximately eight weeks and are paid.
PPNV Fellowship - Cohort 02
From our Fellows and Partners
“We know that the inclusion of voices from all communities produces better policy outcomes.”
— Dorothy Attwood, The Walt Disney Company
“My internship with Disney was an incredible opportunity that I was so excited about every single day. I can't believe MY ideas were sent all across the company to assist in their diversity efforts...I loved my experience so much that I want to pursue a full-time role with the company after graduation!”
— Valeria Ceballos, University of California Los Angeles
“Underrepresented students lack access to opportunities. But these students demonstrate a level of grit and determination that make them the driven future policy leaders we need to focus on helping.”
— Alexian Wines, BowerGroupAsia
“The PPNV fellowship serves as a reminder of how to position myself for inclusive leadership and ways to be a change agent wherever I go, whether in the classroom or in the office.”
— Joey Gonzales, Georgetown University
