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Building a Data-informed City Hall
What does it take to build meaningful and sustained data capacity inside city hall? Step into the role of mayor in our free, self-paced course.
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 (like Budgeting and Decision Science) 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 in cities where we work (for Harvard Kennedy School Master's of Public Policy 2nd year students).
Student Funding
The Bloomberg Center for Cities considers funding requests from recognized Harvard student organizations or groups.
APPLICATIONS OPEN EACH SEMESTER
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
Bloomberg Harvard City Hall Fellow 2022-2024
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
25 Years Later: The Lessons and Legacy of September 11, 2001
Join us and the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School for an event featuring a panel of experts reflecting on the legacy of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Center-wide Open House
Join us at the Center to enjoy refreshments and learn more about our programs, labs, and student opportunities, including fellowships, research roles, and undergraduate internships. Come at any time starting at 11:00 a.m and bring a friend.
Bloomberg Center for Cities
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
A Conversation with Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, and the challenges and opportunities in running a major American city.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Older Homelessness: An Emerging Challenge for Cities
This hybrid conversation will explore the pathways that lead older adults into homelessness, the connections between housing instability, health, and aging, and the ways in which cities, health systems, and service providers can better prevent and respond to homelessness among older adults.
Sept. 23, Oct. 7, & Nov. 4, 2026
Student Study Group: AI and the Future of Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Implications for Cities and Regions
This student study group will examine how AI is reshaping entrepreneurial opportunity across cities and regions, with a focus on labor demand, firm competitiveness, small business access, and how local governments can navigate economic transition.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Renter Protections in Cities: Emerging Policies and Practices
This hybrid discussion with Harvard faculty and housing officials from Boston and Chicago will explore cities that are rethinking how to support renters amid rising housing costs, displacement pressures, and persistent affordability challenges. Why are jurisdictions adopting these policies, what evidence exists on their impact, and what lessons are emerging from early adopters?
