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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
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
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
The Sidewalk is Political: Rethinking Democracy Through Everyday Spaces
What can an ordinary sidewalk tell us about the way we govern, design, and share our communities? Join the hybrid event featuring Michael Pollack, author of “Sidewalk Nation,” as he examines the overlooked infrastructure that shapes everyday life.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
London’s Public Safety Challenge: Building Trust and Belonging
Have lunch and hear from Kaya Comer-Schwartz, London’s Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime in conversation with Kimberlyn Leary of HKS, HMS, and HSPH about the leadership and collaboration required to advance public safety in one of the world’s largest and most diverse cities.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Mega-events and Cities: Opportunities, Risks, and Lasting Impact
From the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games to major climate summits and global convenings, cities increasingly serve as stages for some of the world's most visible and consequential events. Have lunch and join mayors who have planned and hosted major international events as they discuss their experiences with hosting events like these with Harvard Kennedy School faculty.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Linda Hill on Genius at Scale: Leadership for an Era of Change
Join the Bloomberg Center for Cities for lunch and a conversation with Linda Hill, renowned leadership scholar, Harvard Business School professor, and author of "Genius at Scale." Drawing on decades of research and work with organizations around the world, Hill will explore how leaders can unlock collective intelligence and build cultures where innovation can flourish.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Calling Gilgamesh: A Reading and Conversation on Humanity, Cities and the Future
Calling Gilgamesh, a new play by Gloria Benedikt, brings together two writers separated by more than four thousand years to explore some of humanity's most enduring questions. Join us for a scenic reading—the first public presentation of the play—followed by a discussion exploring themes that resonate across disciplines, including urbanization, environmental change, democracy, technology, and the future of human civilization.
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.
