• Lead two 60-minute student discussion groups
  • Discussions groups occur on campus; open to all Georgetown students
• Host four office hour sessions
  • Office hours sessions must be held in-person for two hours; open to all Georgetown students
• Lead two on-site visits
  • Coordinate and lead a student visit to a civil society organization, tech company, government agency or key trade associate; open only to McCourt School students
• Host one 90-minute public event
  • Public event should be on an emerging tech policy topic and run for 90 minutes; open to all Georgetown students
• Develop and create additional written and video content
  • Fellows will complete a written essay or opinion article on the tech policy topic of their choice to be submitted for publication.  Depending on interest and capacity, Fellows may work with students and/or faculty on additional writing and/or research projects, in consultation with the TPP Faculty Director and Associate Director. 
  • Fellows may be asked to do interviews with the McCourt School Communications team to talk about the fellowship, their time at Georgetown and their specific area of expertise.
  • Fellows are also expected to use their TPP affiliation when covering fellowship-related work and to promote TPP Visiting Fellow content on platforms (e.g., social media, LinkedIn).

Fellows will be compensated $15,000 for approximately 18 weeks and 5-10 hours/week of work.

Significance of the Fellow’s tech policy focus area, including the relevance, urgency and originality of the interest area, research, as well as its potential to impact policy. Fellows should center on one or more of TPP’s focus areas: (1) Social Media, Chatbots, and Online Platforms; (2) Digital Governance and Agentic AI; or (3) Technology and AI Regulation. We are especially interested in supporting fellows whose work takes an interdisciplinary approach.

A complete and clearly articulated list of student discussion group topics and overarching theme; potential organizations or offices where the Fellow could lead site visits; proposed topics, titles, and potential speakers for a public event; and potential writing topics—all of which reflect the Fellow’s approach to engaging students and the broader Georgetown community on current and cutting-edge tech policy issues.

Potential of the applicant to actively contribute to and remain engaged with the Tech & Public Policy community beyond the fellowship experience. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in being part of a vibrant, collaborative alumni network and a commitment to continued participation, mentorship, and community-building within TPP. 

Must Reside in the D.C./Maryland/Virginia Area

 Contact Maria Sanchez at ms5271@georgetown.edu with any questions.

The Visiting Fellows program is designed to connect tech policy professionals, experts and practitioners with students and the broader the Georgetown community through discussions, lectures, public events, mentorship and other projects. It is a unique opportunity for professionals and students to learn from each other and explore emerging tech policy issues in a dynamic environment.

The TPP Center supports practitioners working collaboratively in three areas (1) Social Media, Chatbots and Online Platforms (2) Digital Governance & Agentic AI and (3) Tech & AI Regulation. We are particularly eager to support interdisciplinary visiting fellows. It’s up to applicants to demonstrate the relevance and importance of their chosen area in their application. We encourage you to show us how your work pushes boundaries and tackles pressing tech policy issues, and how you will engage the Georgetown community to make it come to life. 

To maintain fairness, TPP staff will not meet with candidates during the open application period. Meetings are encouraged before or after the application period. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applicants should be experienced mid- to senior-level professionals, subject matter experts, or practitioners in tech and public policy. This program is not intended for students or entry-level professionals. Applicants must also have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

No, the program does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Fellows are required to attend all program activities in person and we expect our fellows to reside in the D.C., Maryland, or Virginia area for the duration of the fellowship. If you are based outside of the DMV area, but will have DMV residency during the fellowship, we will consider your application.

Yes, Hill staff can apply; however, they are advised to check with their Ethics Counsel regarding the ability to receive compensation for this position. It is highly encourage to obtain preliminary approval before applying.

 Visiting Fellows may be published by Tech Policy Press (pending editorial approval), a highly-regarded platform for tech policy analysis and opinion, via a partnership with the Tech & Public Policy program. Visiting Fellows’ work may also be publish with Georgetown Public Policy Review, a student-run publication at McCourt.

The application process involves:

• Final decisions will be announced on July 17 2026 with a deadline to accept.
• Submission of a Google application with basic information, resume and a proposal outlining your tech policy field, its relevance and program engagements.
• Applications are reviewed by the program director and other TPP team members.
• Due to the high volume of submissions, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Interviews will take place over the summer 2026, and if selected, you will receive instructions on how to schedule your interview. 

• Fall Fellowship: The application process begins in April-May and fellows are selected by July.
• Spring Fellowship: The application process begins in October-November and fellows are selected by December

Selection is based on:

• Applicant’s potential to actively contribute to theTech & Public Policy community and demonstrate a strong interest in being part of a vibrant, collaborative alumni network.
• Significance of the Fellow’s tech policy focus area
• A complete and clearly articulated plan for student engagements.

Fellows will receive notification by email. Candidates will be given a deadline by which to accept the offer.

If you are waitlisted, you may be offered a fellowship if another selected candidate declines the offer. You will be informed of your status following the interview and review process. We typically notify waitlisted candidates within three to five days.

Fellows will gain:

• A platform to share research and policy perspectives with the Georgetown community.
• Opportunities for networking and professional development.
• Engagement with cutting-edge tech policy issues.

Please contact Associate Director, Maria Sanchez, ms5271@georgetown.edu.