OpenFieldAlbert & Jessie Danielsen Fellowship in Public Policy & Ethics
Post-baccalaureate residential fellowship supporting research on bioethics in federal healthcare policymaking, religious pluralism in public debate, and institutional integrity in democratic governance.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed master's or doctoral degree in Public Policy, Ethics, Philosophy, or Political Science.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Five-page research prospectus on ethics in federal governance, writing sample, and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $24,000 annual research stipend plus Dupont Circle housing allowance
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Boston University - Washington, DC Academic Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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