SUMMER 2027 / FULLY FUNDED
Junior Summer
Institute
Your perspective belongs in public service.
Build policy skills, prepare for graduate school, and find your community during six immersive weeks at Harvard, Princeton, or the University of Michigan.
DEADLINE EXTENDED
November 8, 2026
11:59 p.m. EST
For students graduating in December 2027 or May through August 2028.
FULLY FUNDED
Focus on learning
SIX WEEKS
Immerse yourself
THREE CAMPUSES
Find your community
PUBLIC SERVICE
Build your future
2027 JSI SCHOOLS
Explore the 2027 JSI schools
Study the issues you care about with people who know how policy gets made. Each participating institute brings its own faculty, strengths, and approach to public service.
JUNIOR SUMMER INSTITUTE
Harvard University
Kennedy School of Government
Economic policy · Public policy · Government
JUNIOR SUMMER INSTITUTE
Princeton University
School of Public and International Affairs
International economics · Foreign policy · Diplomacy
JUNIOR SUMMER INSTITUTE
University of Michigan
Ford School of Public Policy
Public policy · Economic policy · Education policy
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Less financial pressure.
More room to grow.
The Junior Summer Institute removes common financial barriers so you can focus on rigorous learning, practical guidance, and relationships that support your future in public service.
Summer stipend
Financial support designed to help you focus more fully on the experience.
Funded coursework
Graduate-level learning in policy, economics, statistics, leadership, and related areas.
Housing and books
On-campus housing and course materials are included for participating Fellows.
Career coaching
Guidance to connect your academic interests with meaningful next steps.
APPLICATION SUPPORT
Put your experience into words.
Your interests, perspective, and goals belong in your application. Explore the topics covered in our virtual seminar series as you prepare your materials.
The 2026 sessions below have concluded. The application deadline has been extended to November 8, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
PAST SESSION / SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
Your summer, your future
Discover PPIA and the Junior Summer Institute
6:00–7:00 p.m. Eastern · Virtual
Explore what JSI offers, who can apply, and how its coursework, community, and support can help shape your future.
SESSION HAS ENDED
PAST SESSION / OCTOBER 6, 2026
Inside the Junior Summer Institute
JSI Fellows share their summer experience
6:00–7:00 p.m. Eastern · Virtual
Hear Fellows’ perspectives on classes, friendships, and finding their footing in a new academic community.
SESSION HAS ENDED
PAST SESSION / OCTOBER 19, 2026
Put your best application forward
Get ready to apply to JSI
4:00–5:00 p.m. Eastern · Virtual
Explore application guidance from institute directors, including how to communicate your interests, experiences, and goals.
SESSION HAS ENDED
YOUR NEXT STEP
Your summer.
Your future.
Your move.
Bring your questions, your experiences, and your ambition for public service.
WHO CAN APPLY
Make your next step count.
Students graduating in December 2027 or between May and August 2028 are eligible to apply.
Deadline extended to November 8, 2026
11:59 p.m. EST
