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.

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.

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

Distinguished Speakers

Taking place three afternoons per week during the fellowship

National leaders from government, business, journalism, the military, and the academy will discuss important topics of public policy and political thought with the student body. These discussions provide insights into the true nature of public service and the country’s most pressing issues. Listed below are the distinguished speakers of 2024.

The Future of American Political Parties

Public Service and Current Events

Moses as Founder and Legislator

The Role of Think Tanks in Policy Making

Foreign Policy and Human Rights in North Korea

Nietzsche's Philosopher King

Keynote Address: Leadership and Current Events

Special Providence: Theories of American Foreign Policy

The House of Representatives: Life and Public Service

Man in Society: a Discussion of Philosophy and Politics

The Senate: Life & Public Service

Remembering the Holocaust