SUMMER 2027 PROGRAM

Junior Summer Institute

The decisions shaping your community need your perspective.

PPIA gives college juniors a fully funded summer to build policy skills, prepare for graduate school, and meet people who take their ideas—and their future in public service—seriously.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Sep

14

Applications Open


Nov

6

Applications Close

Fully Funded

Summer Experience

3 JSI Schools

Harvard • Princeton

University of Michigan

Graduate-Level

Coursework

Life-Long

Community

2027

JSI Schools

Study the issues you care about with people who know how policy gets made.

At Harvard, Princeton, or the University of Michigan, you’ll join a campus community with its own faculty, strengths, and approach to public service.

what you'll gain

Money, housing, and coursework are covered.

You can focus on learning.

The PPIA Junior Summer Institute removes common financial barriers while surrounding you with rigorous learning, practical guidance, and people invested in your future.

Summer stipend

Financial support designed to help you focus more fully on the experience.

Funded coursework

Graduate-level classes in policy, economics, statistics, leadership, and related areas.

Housing and books

Course materials and on-campus housing are included for participating Fellows.

Career coaching

Guidance to connect your academic interests with meaningful next steps.

COMING SOON

LIVE APPLICATION SEMINARS

Don't build your application alone

Three live seminars are coming soon to help you understand the application process, strengthen your materials, and get your questions answered before the deadline. Dates and registration details will be announced soon. Stay tuned!