CSWE Doctoral Student Policy Fellowship
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
About this Fellowship
A two-year program to develop a cohort of doctoral level social workers who influence social policy through the federal legislative policy process. This fellowship offers opportunities for experiential learning through placements in congressional offices, with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) government relations at Lewis-Burke, or other federal agencies and advocacy groups.
All placements will center on connecting fellows’ research interests to policy and informing policymakers on how the social work profession can play a key role in the shaping of federal policy. Fellows will work and learn alongside legislative and advocacy professionals on issues of social work and social justice and learn to link their academic research with legislative policies and developing easy to read advocacy materials and policy briefs. Ultimately, this fellowship seeks to cultivate a cadre of social work researchers who can both advocate for investments in social work and adjacent social policy and disseminate this information among their communities of practice.
Application deadline typically in January. Check the fellowship website for current information.
Award Value
$2,000 stipend and $2,000 travel allowance
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Doctoral |
Citizenship |
No Requirements |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 10, 2025