The Rockefeller Institute of Government is now accepting applications for the seventh annual Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship Program—a unique, year-long opportunity for faculty and other experts in the higher education community to engage in applied public policy research.
This prestigious fellowship is designed to connect scholarly expertise with the pressing public policy challenges of our time. Fellows collaborate with Rockefeller Institute researchers on projects across a broad range of issue areas, including:
- Healthcare
- Local government
- Fiscal policy
- Education
- Law
- Climate and environment
- Social policy
Clarkson University faculty with active research agendas or professional expertise in these or related areas are encouraged to apply. The fellowship is ideal for scholars interested in producing policy-relevant work that has real-world impact.
Application deadline: June 30, 2025
Learn more and apply here
Questions? Contact Joel Tirado at joel.tirado@rock.suny.edu
About the Fellowship
The fellowship honors the legacy of Dick Nathan, former director of the Rockefeller Institute, and aims to carry forward his vision of policy research that is rigorous, responsive, and impactful.
About the Rockefeller Institute of Government
As the public policy research arm of the State University of New York, the Rockefeller Institute conducts nonpartisan, evidence-based research to inform decision-makers and strengthen policy outcomes in New York State and beyond.