[Call for Applicants] Horizon Fellowship 2026 (Fully-funded)

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The Horizon Fellowshipplaces experts in AI, biotechnology, and other emerging technologies in federal agencies, congressional offices and committees, and leading think tanks in Washington, DC for up to two years. Fellows receive comprehensive training, networking opportunities, and access to a supportive community of 85+ other fellows and alumni to launch their careers in public service.

We are pleased to inform you that the application for Horizon Fellowship 2026 is now open for Universitas Gadjah Mada students.

Program Information

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Fellows are placed in full-time policy roles that match their expertise, goals, and interests. Past fellows have placed at dozens of organizations and offices, including:

• Department of Energy’s Office of Critical & Emerging Technologies
• Senate Commerce Committee
• Foundation for American Innovation
• House Energy & Commerce Committee
• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
• Center for Security and Emerging Technology

PROGRAM DETAILS

• Start Date: Summer 2026 (with part-time, remote training from January–March 2026)
• Location: Washington, DC
• Duration: 6 months for junior fellows, 12 months for fellows (with potential for a second term renewal)
• Compensation: $113,000/year equivalent for fellows, $75,000/year equivalent for junior fellows, plus $15,000 in health care support. All fellows and junior fellows can also access a $3,000 professional development stipend and up to $3,000 for relocation to DC, if needed.

ELIGIBILITY

• Recently obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree (including those graduating in the year that their placements would start, e.g. those who apply in September 2025 may graduate in spring 2026)
• Demonstrated expertise or interest in AI, biotechnology, or related emerging technology areas
• Strong analytic, writing, project management, and communications skills
• Prior experience with research and/or project management (not required; preferred)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• CV or resume (≤ 2 pages)
• Series of short answer questions on your motivations and experiences (≤ 200 words)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Apply directly to Horizon. Kindly refer to the website.
2. The deadline is 28 August 2025.
3. The FINAL decision is from Horizon.

CONSULTATION INFO

If you have any questions regarding this program, you can contact us in OIA’s office hour:

• WhatsApp: +62 812-1888-7818 (WA)
• Email: scholarship@ugm.ac.id