PPG Research Fellowship 2026

The PPG Research Fellowship is a six-month, project-based programme for early-career researchers to conduct policy-relevant research related to government effectiveness. Fellows work remotely from within the United States for 15–25 hours per week and receive compensation at $50 per hour, with benefits as required by applicable law. The fellowship provides mentorship, collaboration with PPG staff, and opportunities to publish outputs and policy briefs.

mentorship, professional development opportunities, and outputs such as publications and policy briefs

Open to early-career researchers interested in policy-relevant research on public procurement, local government operations, technology, regulatory systems, infrastructure and government capacity.

Submit an application via the provided application link; rolling review with final deadline of 2026-09-28.