Applications Invited for Paragon Policy Fellowship Fall 2025 Cohort

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About the Organization

Paragon is a national organization that connects university students and new grads with opportunities to work on science and tech policy issues at the state and local level.

Paragon is supported by the 2024 PIT-UN Network Challenge, a project of the Public Interest Technology University Network, the Responsible Tech Youth Power Fund, and the Federation of American Scientists.

About the Fellowship

The Fall 2025 Cohort of the Paragon Policy Fellowship will run from September 26th to December 19th. The Paragon Policy Fellowship is an entry-level Fellowship which seeks to allow students to enter the world of tech policy and develop their skills by working on real-world policy for state and local governments.

The Paragon Policy Fellowship connects students and recent graduates with opportunities in the science and tech policy space. Fellows typically spend 5–10 hours a week researching and writing a policy brief on key issues for their state or local governments. Our Fellows work on pressing tech policy issues such as broadband infrastructure, digital accessibility, and AI procurement. The Fellowship is meant to create a community of future tech policy leaders, and our project-based experiences are designed to introduce students to the tech policy landscape and grow their network and impact through local community engagement. In addition, all current and former Fellows are eligible to apply to our exclusive mentorship program. Fellows (including Project Leads) in good standing at the end of the cohort will be compensated with a $500 stipend.

Eligibility

This Fellowship is an entry-level opportunity geared towards undergraduate/graduate students and recent graduates based in the U.S. interested in entering the tech policy space. As such, we are not expecting applicants to have extensive experience in tech policy and will be evaluating applications based on demonstrated interest in the tech policy sphere (whether it be through relevant coursework, extracurricular activities, or other lived experiences). We enthusiastically welcome applications from those of all backgrounds and are open to accepting prospective Fellows from a wide range of educational backgrounds (i.e., not restricted to any specific major).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to consistently commit 5-10 hours of honest, focused work per week. Depending on your schedule, you may need to work on evenings or during the weekend to meet the requirements of the program.
• Ability to consistently e-meet with teammates 1–2 times per week and complete work asynchronously.
• Currently enrolled in a degree program (including undergraduate, graduate, or PhD) or recently graduated from one (within the past year).
• Reside primarily in the United States and have work authorization during the Fellowship.

We currently offer two tracks: one for Fellows and one for Project Leads.

Track 1 - Fellows

Each Paragon project is made up of 6-8 Fellows. When selecting Fellows, we care the most about a potential Fellow's passion and interest in the tech policy and public service space (though past experience in tech policy helps). Fellows will be responsible for conducting key research in their government partner's area of interest and collaborating with other Fellows on drafting deliverables. Paragon supports its Fellows through its engaging guest speaker series, informative Policy workshops, and accessible office hours with members of the Organizing Team.

Track 2 - Project Leads

A Project Lead directs each Paragon project. Project Leads serve as key liaisons between the Fellows and government partners, facilitating communication and cooperation to ensure the alignment of project goals and government expectations. Project Leads must balance taking care of all administrative responsibilities so their Fellows can focus on the substantive portion of the project and shaping the overall direction and vision of the project. Generally, Project Leads are graduate or PhD students, though undergraduates with extensive leadership or project management experience are also encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

The application is due on September 5th (11:59 PM EST) for all applicants.

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