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ReNew Democracy Foundation Fellowship
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Application Deadline: June 30, 2025 See Website for More Information Program start date: January 5, 2026 Program end date: September 25, 2026 Location type: fixed Location: DC, Zip Code: 20003

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Opportunity Details

The ReNew Democracy Foundation seeks to open doors for a diversity of new voices from across the country who want to make a difference in pragmatic, solutions-oriented, center-left congressional offices and supports these emerging leaders with a $5,500 monthly salary, professional development opportunities, mentorship, and networking through the ReNew Democracy Fellowship. Fellows will be employed by the ReNew Democracy Foundation and placed in a U.S. House of Representatives office from January 5, 2026 to September 25, 2026. The application is now open and closes on June 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM. Apply here.

For nine months, ReNew Democracy Fellows will work side-by-side with Members of Congress and their staff on legislative initiatives, meetings with stakeholders, and research. Each fellow will learn overall congressional procedure, dynamics of the House, and focus on a key issue area (examples: housing, health care, or technology). They will also participate in professional and personal development programming, including the NextGen New Dem Staff Academy, workshops, and a capstone project.

Eligibility

To apply, applicants must:

  • Be lawfully authorized to work full-time without restriction for any U.S. employer. ReNew Democracy is unable to sponsor Fellows for temporary visas.
  • Complete an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in the U.S. or territories by December 31, 2025.
  • Be able to relocate to the Washington, DC, area by January 4, 2026, and reside in the area for the duration of the fellowship.
  • Be able to participate in person full-time for the duration of the fellowship.
  • Demonstrate academic aptitude.
  • Demonstrate an interest in a career in policy and public service.

Applicants who identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, Native American, or Indigenous, Asian, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino/Latina/Latiné/Latinx, Middle Eastern or North African, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, disabled, LGBTQ+, and/or are veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.