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 Fellowship Program
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, Princeton,
University of Michigan
PPIA NextGen Service Corps Policy Academy
Free 2–3 day events co-hosted with universities—open to undergrads of any major and background, with rolling applications by site.
Washington DC +
Campus-Based Immersion
PPIA Public Service Expo
Discover graduate schools, employers, and fellowships ready to launch your public service career—all in one place.
Annual In-Person Event
PPIA Public Service Weekend
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
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
PPIA Graduate School Consortium
Join a network of top policy and international affairs schools dedicated to opening doors and creating pathways into public service careers.
60+ universities