A US$37,355 stipend, health insurance, and nine months of public-sector experience are available through the 2027-2028 New York City Urban Fellows Program. Fellows work in mayoral offices and City agencies while taking part in seminars on urban policy and government.
Overview
The Urban Fellows Program is administered by the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services. It combines full-time placement in City government with a seminar series, exposure to public-sector leaders, and opportunities to understand how policy is developed and implemented.
The 2027-2028 Fellowship is expected to begin September 7, 2027 and end May 12, 2028.
Benefits
- Stipend: The nine-month Fellowship provides a US$37,355 stipend.
- Health Insurance: Health insurance is included, excluding dental and vision coverage.
- Government Placement: Fellows are placed in mayoral offices or New York City agencies.
- Policy Learning: Participants join a seminar series focused on current urban issues and public policy.
- Professional Exposure: Fellows work closely with public-sector leaders and policy teams.
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s Degree Window: Applicants must have received, or expect to receive, a bachelor’s degree between Spring 2025 and Spring 2027.
- Degree Timing: Degrees earned before January 2025 or in Summer 2027 do not meet the programme’s stated eligibility window.
- Commitment: Applicants must be able to participate full time for the nine-month Fellowship.
- Graduate Degrees: Eligibility is based on the timing of the bachelor’s degree, not the master’s degree.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications are due January 11, 2027 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Review Eligibility: Confirm that your bachelor’s degree date falls within the programme’s eligible window.
- Prepare the Application: Follow the current Urban Fellows application instructions and provide all requested information and materials.
- Submit: Use the official application link on the New York City Urban Fellows page before the deadline.
