Veteran Fellowship Program
Forecasted
The Hoover Institution’s Veteran Fellowship Program supports veterans in developing and implementing actionable policy solutions through mentorship and collaborative capstone projects.
Funder: Hoover Institution
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 | August 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000 stipend per fellow; covers travel costs for a cohort of 10 fellows; accommodations and most meals for in-person sessions included.
Summary: Accelerator program empowering post-9/11 U.S. military veterans to develop and implement actionable policy solutions through mentorship, collaboration, and capstone projects.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates. Program is non-residential, requires five in-person sessions, and is not an academic research fellowship.
Description
The Hoover Institution’s Veteran Fellowship Program (VFP) is a year-long, non-residential accelerator designed for post-9/11 U.S. military veterans who seek to drive meaningful policy change. The program selects ten fellows annually, providing them with mentorship, peer collaboration, and resources to develop actionable capstone projects addressing critical societal or policy challenges at the local, state, or national level. Emphasizing real-world impact over academic research, the VFP cultivates a network of veteran practitioners dedicated to public service and innovative policy solutions.
