Explore PPIA's Programs
From weekend intensives to graduate-level summer fellowships, PPIA offers multiple ways to grow your skills, clarify your path, and move confidently toward graduate school and a career in public service.
PPIA Junior Summer Institute
Six-week, graduate-level preparation hosted by top policy schools. Build skills, confidence, and a lifelong network. Open to students of all backgrounds.
Sites Vary By Year:
Harvard University
Princeton University
University of Michigan
Discover
PPIA Future Leaders Summit Exposition
Discover graduate schools, employers, and fellowships ready to launch your public service career—all in one place.
Annual In-Person Event
Connect
PPIA Explorers Program
Engage in real-world policy issues, build new skills, and connect with peers and mentors during an immersive experience.
2-3 days at a host university
Go!
PPIA Virtual Graduate School Fair
Meet top graduate schools and employers online. Learn about programs, funding, and career paths—all from anywhere.
Annual Virtual Event
Explore
PPIA Consortium Members
Join a network of top policy and international affairs schools dedicated to opening doors and creating pathways into public service careers.
60+ universities
Network
Summer Policy Academy
Hosted by the Volcker Alliance, this is a free 2–3 day events co-hosted with universities and is open to undergraduates of any major and background, with rolling applications by site.
Washington DC +
Campus-Based Immersion
