UCDC Congressional and Executive Branch Fellowship

Academic Overview & Description

Semester-long academic fellowship placing scholars inside Capitol Hill committees, federal executive agencies, and prominent think tanks combined with advanced research seminars.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

$4,000 cost-of-living stipend plus subsidized housing in the UCDC residential building

Tuition Rate

Covered under home UC campus enrollment

Application Fee

$0

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

3.0+ cumulative UC undergraduate GPA

English Language

Satisfied via UC enrollment

Standardized Exam

Not required

Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, 5-page research writing sample, internship interests statement

Letters of Recommendation

Two academic recommendations from UC faculty

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of California Washington Center's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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