Capitol Hill & Think Tank Policy Research Fellowship

Elite graduate fellowship conducting empirical policy evaluations on constitutional federalism, regulatory economics, and foreign policy grand strategy in Washington, DC.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: 3.3 GPA in public policy, political science, economics, or law
English language proficiency: TOEFL 95+ or IELTS 7.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Policy research prospectus (3 pages)
Recommendation letters: Two faculty letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $6,000 research fellowship stipend and Washington DC residential housing subsidy
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by School of Public Policy Endowment

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Pepperdine University - DC Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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