| Month | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April | 15th | Application deadline |
| May | Notification of finalists to be interviewed | |
| June | Interviews and Selection of Fellows | Note: Interviews will be held in Washington, DC. Travel expenses to and from interviews will be reimbursed by the National Program Office (NPO). | |
| June–September | NPO and fellows work together to discuss potential placement sites, mentors and related logistics | |
| October | 1st | Start date of fellowship year |
| October | AcademyHealth Health Policy Orientation in Washington, DC and NPO Aging Policy Orientation in Washington, DC (1 week total) | |
| November | American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program Orientation in Washington, DC (5 weeks) | |
| December–January | Placements confirmed for all fellows; residential fellows begin working at placement sites | |
| February/March | Communication Workshop in Washington, DC (1.5 days) | |
| May/June | Spring Symposium in Washington, DC (1.5 days) | |
| September | Annual Leadership Retreat in Washington, DC (1.5 days)/End of fellowship year |
Key Dates
Important dates in the annual fellowship cycle.
