2012 Summer Academy Application
Applications Are Now CLOSED!
The Roosevelt Institute | Summer Academy fellowship combines a full-time placement in a partner organization with an integrated curriculum of leadership, policy development, and implementation. Fellows participate in weekly policy trainings and a speaker series where they can interact with leading progressive thinkers and policy organizations. Throughout this rigorous program, each Fellow will develop the skills necessary to craft, implement, and promote innovative, community-focused policy, culminating in a personalized policy paper.
In its fifth year, the Roosevelt Institute | Campus Network currently runs the Summer Academy in three major cities: Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C; providing a unique set of experiences and opportunities for each Fellow. Although different in city program, the Campus Network provides guidance in policy writing & research, policy implementation, and professional development under the Roosevelt | Thinks training curriculum.
We Pay Our Fellows:
Each fellowship comes with a minimum $1500 (up to $3000 based upon need). Applicants with financial need or difficulty may qualify for additional funding, to be negotiated after acceptance. We are deeply committed to assembling a diverse group of Summer Academy Fellows that will, in turn, provide diverse and unique perspectives.
See examples of past Summer Academy internship placements.
Chicago Academy The Chicago Academy focuses on green initiatives in the communities within Chicago, working within the mayor’s office toward the Chicago Climate Action Plan. The Fellows learn from city officials and have successfully proposed major initiatives, including turning O’Hare Airport into a sustainable, green space and helping the city’s fleet of taxis shift to hybrid and electric vehicles.
New York Academy The New York City Academy focuses on education, equal justice, economic development, and organizing. In partnership with Skidmore College, it places Fellows across the city in government agencies and nonprofits, including the Roosevelt Institute. Fellows are introduced to community development and learn about the foundation of nonprofit organizations as they work within the national Roosevelt Institute headquarters.
Washington DC Academy The Washington, D.C. Academy focuses on policy topics including defense & diplomacy, equal justice, and health care. Fellows are placed at the Roosevelt Institute | Campus Network office as well as leading policy organizations including the AFL-CIO, NDN-New Policy Institute, Campaign for America’s Future, and the National Academy for Social Insurance. D.C. Fellows have also been placed in the prestigious White House internship program.
Hear from our Summer Academy Fellows.
Check out pictures from the 2011 Summer Academy.
Before you apply, make sure you have the following:
- Complete online application
- 1 copy of your unofficial transcript from college or university
- Resume
- 2 letters of recommendation (one must be from a current or former supervisor/employer; and if you're in a Roosevelt chapter: chapter head and/or Regional Coordinator)
- Essays
- What attracts you to progressive policy? What attracts you to progressive action? (500 word limit)
- Based on past experiences, what unique qualities and/or talents would you bring to the Summer Academy if accepted? (500 word limit; Hint: this is your chance to stand out.)
City Specific Essay (If you're applying to two or more cities, you must answer each essay.)
- Chicago Academy applicants: What about working for the city of Chicago appeals to you? Why are green initatives important to you? (750 word limit)
- New York Academy applicants: What attracts you to the challenges of a major metropolitan city? What is it about community change that has made you apply for this program? (750 word limit)
- DC Academy Applicants: What attracts you to a public policy internship in the Capital? What skills do you hope to gain through your work? (750 word limit)
- Optional Essay: Why Roosevelt?
You may forward resumes, transcripts and letters of recommendations to Dante Barry at dbarry@rooseveltinstitute.org. Please title the subject line "Roosevelt Academy Application, YOUR LAST NAME".
Program Dates: June 8, 2012 - August 12, 2012
Early Action Deadline: February 15, 2012
Application must be complete and submitted for students who wish to be considered for Early Action. Early Action must be indicated on the application. Early Action deadline qualifies for those students who wish to know sooner the status of their application.
Regular Decision Deadline: February 29, 2012
Application must be complete and submitted for students who wish to be considered for Regular Decision Deadline. Regular Decision Deadline must be indicated on the application. Regular Decision deadline qualifies for those students who are not selecting Early Action deadline and will be notified as soon as application reviewing concludes.
Begin your application today here!
