CPAR John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellowship Program 2026 (up to $70,000) – YOA

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Applications for the CPAR John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellowship Program 2026 at the moment are open. The John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellowship is a Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) program designed to give younger Black professionals the OPPORTUNITY to work in Congress and with the Foundation to deal with social justice and racial fairness points that have an effect on Black communities. Distinguished by two six-month rotations, John R. Lewis Fellows might be positioned within the U.S. Congress with Congressional Black Caucus members and the CBCF’s Center for Policy Analysis and Research (CPAR) for a complete of 12 months.

While working in Congressional Black Caucus member workplaces, Fellows will acquire invaluable legislative expertise as they have interaction within the improvement of public coverage initiatives, attend briefings, conduct analysis, write speeches, and develop rapport with key leaders within the areas of social justice. In the Center for Policy Analysis and Research, Fellows will work beneath the CPAR Senior Director, with CPAR workers, and in cooperation with different stakeholders to conduct coverage evaluation, analysis, and knowledge assortment with the objective to disseminate analysis findings and related data to advance CBCF’s mission.

During their time period, Fellows may additionally set up social justice boards, function an knowledgeable of their subject, and produce problem briefs, reality sheets and different publications associated to social justice. Fellows will produce social justice coverage analysis and evaluation on subjects that embrace, however aren’t restricted to, legal justice reform, training, group/financial improvement, well being fairness, and civil rights.

Benefits

• John R. Lewis Fellows obtain a full wage and advantages at some stage in this system. The wage is $70,000 and is non-negotiable.

Eligibility

• U.S. citizenship or a allow to work within the U.S. at some stage in this system (presently September 2026 via September 2027)
• A graduate or skilled diploma accomplished prior to the fellowship begin date
• A demonstrated dedication to social justice both via public coverage, skilled expertise, or group-associated activism aimed toward bettering the dwelling situations for Black communities
• At least three (3) years of group activism or grassroots organizing in a management place
• Familiarity with the federal legislative course of, the U.S. Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus and its members, and associated coverage
• Superior analytical expertise, excellent oral and written communication expertise

Application

The following objects have to be submitted via the web application by 11:59 PM EST, May 1, 2026:

• Resume itemizing extracurricular actions, honors, employment, group service, and particular expertise (2-web page restrict)
• Cover letter explaining the applicant’s curiosity within the Fellowship; discussing how the applicant’s tutorial {and professional} background would put together them to be efficient within the Fellowship; describing how the Fellowship aligns with the applicant’s profession objectives; and reflecting on how the applicant’s values, experiences, or commitments join to the legacy of Congressman John Lewis (2-web page restrict)
• 2 letters of advice, submitted electronically (laborious copy letters won’t be accepted)
• 1 Essay Question Response

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For extra data, go to CPAR John R. Lewis Social Justice Policy Fellowship.