Paragon Policy Fellowship 2026

📖 About Paragon Policy Fellowship

The Paragon Policy Fellowship connects university students and recent graduates with opportunities to work on public interest technology solutions in state and local governments. Fellows spend 8-10 hours per week researching policy and key issues to develop recommendations for their Government Partner.

This project-based experience is designed to:

• Introduce students to the technology policy landscape.
• Expand their opportunities, network, and impact through community engagement and professional development.

🎁 Benefits of Paragon Policy Fellowship

Participants in the fellowship can expect the following benefits:

• Speaker Series: Engage in meaningful discussions and career development with leaders across government, industry, and academia.
• Networking Events: Connect with other Fellows and Staff in relaxed, informal settings both in-person and virtually.
• Mentorship: Build relationships with professionals in the field and gain insights into career pathways through structured programming (available to all Fellowship Alumni).

✅ Fellowship Requirements

To participate in the fellowship, applicants must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Enrollment: Be enrolled in a degree program (undergraduate, graduate, law, PhD, etc.) or graduated from a degree program within the last year.
• Residency: Primarily reside in and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Time Commitment: Be able to commit 8-10 hours per week to Fellowship programming, team meetings, and asynchronous project work.
• Passion: Demonstrate enthusiasm for technology policy and civic innovation—no prior experience is necessary!

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 30 April, 2026
• To apply, visit the official application website.

🌟 Opportunity Application

For more details about the fellowship, visit the Paragon Policy Fellowship website.

To apply, complete the application form.

• Speaker Series: Engage in meaningful discussion and career development with leaders across government, industry, and academia.
• Networking Events: Connect with other Fellows and Staff in a relaxed, informal setting both in-person and virtually.
• Mentorship: Build relationships with professionals in the field and gain insights into career pathways through structured programming (available to all Fellowship Alumni).