Congressional Fellowship Program

Programs

Congressional Fellowship Program

Congressional Fellowship Program Celebrating 50+ Years of Expanding Knowledge of Congress

Founded in 1953, the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is the nation's oldest and most prestigious congressional fellowship. More than fifty years later, the program remains devoted to its original objective of expanding knowledge and awareness of Congress.

For nine months, select political scientists, journalists, doctors, federal executives and international scholars gain "hands on" understanding of the legislative process by serving on congressional staffs. Through this unique opportunity, the Association enhances public understanding of policy-making and improves the quality of scholarship, teaching and reporting on American national politics.

Video: The CFP Experience

Click to watch a short presentation on the APSA Congressional Fellowship Program.

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Current Fellows

Alumni Information

If you are a former Congressional Fellow, please update your contact information here.

Alumni Rosters and Office Assignments

Advisory and Review Committees

^{David Broder addresses five decades of Fellows at the Union League of Philadelphia.}

Support for the Program

The Congressional Fellowship is supported by the generosity of Congressional Quarterly, the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the American Australian Association, the State Department Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs, the Council for International Exchange of Scholars, the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, the William E. Steiger trust, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, MCI, and the contributions of former fellows.

Congressional Fellowship Annual Fund

Donations to the Congressional Fellowship Annual Fund are used exclusively to support Fellowship programs. Your contributions can help support new initiatives.