The Hoover Student Fellowship Program
Forecasted
The Hoover Student Fellowship Program at the Hoover Institution offers Stanford students immersive, mentored research experiences in public policy and academic projects across diverse fields.
Funder: Hoover Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Paid fellowship; three quarters (academic year); 10 hours/week; specific stipend not listed
Summary: Provides Stanford students with immersive, paid research and mentorship experiences at the Hoover Institution, supporting diverse academic and policy projects.
Key Information: For fully-enrolled Stanford undergraduates (sophomores and above) and graduate students; in-person commitment required.
Description
The Hoover Student Fellowship Program is a competitive, paid opportunity for Stanford undergraduate (sophomore and above) and graduate students to work directly with leading scholars and staff at the Hoover Institution. Spanning three academic quarters (October–June), the program offers fellows hands-on research and operational experience, mentorship, and professional development in public policy, academic inquiry, and organizational projects. Each fellow is paired with a mentor in their chosen topical area and participates in exclusive cohort programming, culminating in a final presentation of their work to the Hoover community. The program is conducted in-person and requires a commitment of approximately 10 hours per week throughout the academic year.
