PPG Research Fellowship 2026 in the USA | $50 Per Hour for Early-Career Researchers

Overview

The PPG Research Fellowship is a six-month, project-based opportunity designed for early-career researchers who want to contribute to government effectiveness, public procurement, local operations, technology, regulatory systems, and infrastructure. Selected participants collaborate remotely from the United States with Partners for Public Good staff and fellow researchers on high-priority public sector topics.

Benefits

• Compensation of $50 per hour for 15 to 25 hours of work per week.
• Benefits provided as required by applicable state or local law.
• Mentorship, collaboration, and professional development opportunities.
• Support in generating professional outputs such as draft publications, datasets, and policy briefs.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to early-career researchers and professionals with relevant experience, which may include:

• Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Early-career faculty and research staff.
• Policy staff and researchers affiliated with universities, think tanks, or nonprofits.
• Unaffiliated professionals with comparable research or policy experience.

How to Apply

Applicants must prepare and submit the required materials through the official application portal. The application package includes:

• A resume or curriculum vitae of no more than two pages.
• A letter of interest addressing chosen research projects, qualifications, and proposed research approach (two pages maximum for one project, three pages maximum for two projects).
• A relevant research work sample such as a published article or a submission under review.

Deadline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the final application deadline is September 28, 2026, at the close of business. The fellowship is anticipated to commence in October 2026.