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Explore fellowships, research, resources, and experiential learning opportunities for the student community and future city leaders at Harvard and beyond.
Fellows
Positions at The People Lab
Research opportunities
Join a team of social scientists committed to making an impact.
New Resources
Hidden Barriers to Open Venues
Learn how big datasets help city leaders better understand their communities and create more equitable policies.
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Research Associate
Professor Matthew Lee is seeking a full-time Research Associate for one year or more. This role is a particularly good fit for candidates seeking to pursue a PhD or other research in the management of organizations.
Student Opportunities
City Hall Fellowships
Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative two-year paid fellowships in U.S. city halls for Harvard master's and professional degree graduates.
Applications open each Spring semester
Summer Fellowships
Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative ten-week work placements for current Harvard graduate students to focus on issues salient to mayors’ agendas.
Applications open each Spring semester
Research Assistants
Our programs and individual faculty members offer semester and year-long RA positions.
Applications open each semester
Summer Associates
Ten-week work placements for current Harvard students to work with our programs and faculty, supporting research and projects.
Applications open each spring semester
Summer Internships
Ten-week work placements for current Harvard undergraduate students to explore local government (in partnership with the Institute of Politics).
Applications open each spring semester
Field Lab Courses
Harvard Kennedy School classes with project-based learning in partnership with cities where we work.
Course Registration Opens Each Spring Semester
Policy Analysis Exercises
Yearlong master’s thesis projects for Harvard Kennedy School students in cities where we work.
Student Impact
Being part of the Bloomberg Center for Cities has been one of the most valuable experiences during my time at Harvard. The stimulating environment rooted in innovation and collaboration has impacted my perspective on the many ways we can improve how we live and learn from cities across the globe.Cristina Dávila González
2022 Summer Associate and 2023 Research Assistant
My fellowship experience in the Milwaukee mayor’s office allowed me to envision a way to broaden the scope of the impact I want to have as an elected official in the future.Aundrey Page
2023 Summer Fellow
I have deepened my experience in local government while learning about new realms of policy.Mehraan Keval
Current City Hall Fellow
