Summer Fellowship

Hudson Institute Political Studies offers a fellowship in political theory and practice to outstanding undergraduates and recent graduates that will broaden and deepen their understanding of public policy and American political principles. It combines the rigorous study of politics and political thought in a seminar setting, with policy workshops led by think tank scholars and experienced government officials, and also a distinguished speaker series of exemplary figures from public life.

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Program Overview

This program includes four components:

Rigorous seminars led by master teachers on topics in political theory and public policy.

A series of policy workshops led by policy analysts and experienced government officials.

A distinguished speaker series where national leaders from government, business, journalism, the military, and the academy provide unmatched insight into the true nature of public service and the country’s most pressing issues.

A series of outings and events, where students travel to places of national and historical interest in order to view politics through other lenses.

Events

National Mall and Memorial Parks

Consider what Washington DC’s iconic monuments convey about the values and aspirations of the nation that built them.

Staff Ride of the Gettysburg Battlefield

A unique opportunity to take on the character of a historical figure and study the strategic calculations that shaped most significant battle of the American Civil War.

Arlington National Cemetery

Contemplate the nature of sacrifice during a tour of the final resting place of thousands who gave their lives to uphold the values and freedoms of the United States of America.

National Gallery of Art

Engage in a discussion of the politics of art. Together we uncover the political, religious, and moral messages represented in the Gallery’s collection.

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Gain a deeper understanding of the political factors that led to the genocide of millions of Jews and the darkest period in modern history.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Learn about the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans from their earliest days in America to the present.