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.
Launch
PPIA Junior Summer Institute
Six weeks at Harvard, Princeton, or Michigan where you build the academic preparation, policy knowledge, and community that prepares you for graduate study and a career in public service.
Start Your Journey
Connect
PPIA Future Leaders Expo
A one-day experience in Washington, DC where you meet graduate schools, employers, and public service leaders while exploring what is possible in policy careers.
Make Connections
Discover
Compare Graduate Schools, Fellowships, and More
Research universities, fellowship programs, and partner organizations that support future leaders in public service. Discover what makes each opportunity unique and find the path that aligns with your goals.
Find Opportunities
Network
PPIA Virtual Graduate School Career Fair
Engage with top graduate programs and leading employers in an interactive virtual event designed to help you explore pathways into public service.
Build Your Network
Develop
Summer Policy Academy
Sponsored by the Volcker Alliance, this three-week academy spans Washington D.C. and University of California, Berkeley, University of Minnesota, and University Washington to build the skills and network to launch your public service career.
Build Your Skills
Experience
PPIA Explorers Program
A three-day immersive experience that introduces you to public service through real policy challenges, inspiring speakers, and hands-on collaboration.
