DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 20, 2025 — Applications are currently open for the 2025 and the second cohort of the Agora Policy Writing Fellowship.
If you aspire to write about public policy in an informed, persuasive and compelling way, this fellowship is designed for you.
This is a three-month, non-residential fellowship designed to enhance the capacity of the participants to conceive, research and write compelling policy papers. Fellowship will culminate in approved writing projects.
ELIGIBILITY
- Early to midcareer professionals in civil society, media, think tanks, or government.
- Minimum of a first degree in any discipline.
- Evidence of passion for research, writing
To apply, you are required to submit:
- A 400-word statement of purpose
- Resume/CV.
- Two policy-related writing samples.
- Letter of endorsement/reference.
Applications should be submitted to fellowship@agorapolicy.org
The deadline for applications is November 20, 2025.
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