Betty Jane Narver Fellowship: Apply Today!

We are now accepting applications for the 2012-2013 Betty Jane Narver Fellowship. This unique opportunity for future policy leaders is open to any currently enrolled graduate student in a college or university, and recent graduates with a master's degree or Ph.D.

We are looking for someone with:

•a commitment to social justice; 

•facility with quantitative analysis; 

•an understanding or a desire to understand policy making;

•a desire to receive mentorship; and

•a strong interest in pursuing a career involving policy analysis.

Does that sound like you? Or someone you know?

Qualified applicants should have excellent written and oral communications skills, a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, and a demonstrated interest in fiscal policy. To achieve our goal of training and supporting new voices in the policy arena, we’re especially interested in candidates from diverse backgrounds.

The fellow will receive a biweekly stipend and be responsible for less than 20 hours a week. This position is not eligible for benefits. Reimbursable travel may be required to specific policy-related trainings chosen by the Budget & Policy Center. The fellowship will generally run from November 2012 through April 2013 (this is flexible).

The application to become a Narver Fellow can be found here. To apply, please submit a completed application by September 7, 2012. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact Remy Trupin at remyt(at)budgetandpolicy.org. No phone calls please.

The Fellowship was created in honor of Betty Jane Narver, one of the most admired and productive figures in recent civic life. Find out more about Betty Jane's legacy, and read about the experience of our first Narver Fellow here.