YIM Macro Research Fellowship 2026-2027 – YOA

Deadline: May 1, 2026

Applications for the YIM Macro Research Fellowship 2026-2027 are actually open. The YIM Macro Research Fellowship is a tutorial 12 months lengthy program from Fall 2026-Spring 2027, designed for social science college students who’re prepared to maneuver past the classroom and into actual coverage work.

Fellows will work collectively specializing in a coverage difficulty related these analysis tracks:

• AI & Mental Health Access: Ethical use of AI chatbots for low-earnings options to psychological well being help, moral use of AI utilization in psychological well being area
• Digital Surveillance: Protecting shopper knowledge privateness
• The Digital Divide: AI-augmented Telehealth.

Fellows develop and produce an authentic coverage temporary, obtain month-to-month mentorship from an expert, and have an opportunity to current their analysis on the finish of the semester in Washington, DC. Fellows produce actual analysis on actual systemic points affecting actual communities, and stroll away with a tangible work product, a mentor relationship, and a community that extends past their college.

Benefits

• While there isn’t a month-to-month stipend, this system gives mentorship, skilled networking, and a fully- funded journey together with journey and lodging for the Washington, D.C. presentation.

Eligibility

• Open to U.S.-based undergraduate college students, graduate college students, and up to date graduates.
• They are particularly searching for people in Social Work, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Health, and associated fields.
• Following requirements, they typically outline “youth” as people beneath the age of 30.
• Have robust curiosity in coverage and know-how development within the psychological well being area.
• Efficient writing abilities.

Application

All purposes have to be submitted by May 1, 2026 by 11:59 EST. Fellows are anticipated to dedicate as much as 5 hours per week to analysis, conferences, and cohort actions. The program runs from Fall 2026 via Spring 2027.

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For extra data, go to Macro Research Fellowship.