The in-person CBCF Congressional and Research Fellowship Program equips early career policy professionals who are committed to contributing to public policy with the necessary skills to do so.

Congressional Fellows are placed in the Senate, House of Representatives and other select offices to become the next generation of leaders in public service. The program is an intensive 12-month policy training and leadership development program which enables Fellows to receive hands-on public policy training as full-time legislative aides and policy analysts. CBCF Fellowship discipline areas include Health, Cybersecurity, Aerospace/Defense, Diversity & Technology, Finance & Economics, Foreign Policy, Energy, Environment Sustainability, and more. Applicants of all backgrounds will be considered for this opportunity.

Congressional Fellowships

During the first six-months of the Fellowship Program, Fellows are placed in a Congressional office. During the second six-months of the Fellowship Program, Congressional Fellows transition to a Congressional committee or subcommittee.

Research Fellowships

CBCF also offers Research Fellowships, which are an opportunity to engage in a one-year research Fellowship with our Center for Policy Analysis and Research. This opportunity does not include a rotation in a Congressional office, as applies with the Congressional Fellowship Opportunities.