IOP Fellows Application

Apply to be an IOP Pritzker Fellow

The IOP Pritzker Fellows Program presents a unique opportunity for leading political practitioners (e.g. former elected officials, campaign operatives, journalists, activists, and policy makers) to be in residence at the University of Chicago during an academic quarter. Fellows draw on their first-hand experiences and professional networks to give insightful perspective on politics and public service in practice. In order to form the strongest, most diverse Fellows cohorts possible, Fellows are selected via our online application process and through targeted recruitment. Please contact Jennifer Steinhauer, Senior Director of Speaker Series & Pritzker Fellows, at steinhauer@uchicago.edu with any questions. Thank you for your interest!
Please visit the "Apply To Be a Fellow" page on the IOP's website and view the FAQs document before submitting an application.

https://politics.uchicago.edu/fellows/apply-to-be-a-fellow
Applications for the Winter-Spring 2026 Fellows cohort are due on Friday, November 14, 2025.

Dates for the Winter-Spring 2026 fellowship are as follows: orientation the week of January 26th; winter quarter seminars/office hours from February 2-27; and spring quarter seminars/office hours from March 23 - April 17 (Fellows and students have a 3-week break in early March).
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Political Affiliation
How did you learn about the Fellowship?*
List of published works and/or media appearances*
Describe your interest and any previous experience with students? *
Two-page draft proposal of seminar topic and outline of weekly discussions. *

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Please include a title for the seminar series, an introductory paragraph explaining how you would explore your topic over the course of seven weeks, sub-titles and descriptions for each of the seminars. Please also include up to three out-of-town guests you might bring to campus to supplement the discussion throughout the quarter. Additional guests can participate via Zoom, or if they are local. Cancelof
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Apply to be an IOP Pritzker Fellow

Please visit the "Apply To Be a Fellow" page on the IOP's website and view the FAQs document before submitting an application.

Applications for the Winter-Spring 2026 Fellows cohort are due on Friday, November 14, 2025.