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Director’s Internship Program

Director’s Internship Application Now Open

Apply now to the Director’s Internship Program, which partners with 125+ high-profile organizations to offer fully-funded summer internships spanning politics and public service. Apply by February 2, 2020, to be part of the Director’s Internship 25^th anniversary summer.

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Harvard Youth Poll Released

New poll of finds 52% of young Americans under 30 believe that President Trump should be impeached and removed from office. Important divides emerging between general election and Democratic primary voters on ending private insurance, Electoral College reform, and gun control.

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JFK Jr. Forum

Catch Up on Past Forums

The John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics is Harvard's premier arena for political speech, discussion and debate. The forum regularly hosts heads of state, leaders in politics, government, business, labor and the media. Catch up on past Forums and stay tuned for our upcoming spring programming.

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Institute of Politics Announces New Members of Senior Advisory Committee

Former NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden and Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu to Serve as Members of Senior Advisory Committee.

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Campus Civic Engagement

Harvard Votes Challenge

Harvard University President’s Administrative Innovation Fund awards grant to support the expansion of Harvard Votes Challenge to reach 100% voter participation in 2020 election

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Creating the future of politics and public service every day, inspiring undergraduates to lead lives of purpose by committing themselves to the practice of politics and governing, and to public service and the countless opportunities to serve at home and around the world

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OUR MISSION + PASSION

The Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard University was established as a living memorial to America's youngest elected president, John F. Kennedy. Since its founding half a century ago, the Institute has used its programming and activities to ignite passion, appreciation and respect for politics and public service in the hearts and minds of every generation. More »

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Upcoming Forums

Check back in September for our fall programming

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Strengthening Democratic Institutions

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Race, Media and Politics

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A Conversation with Malala Yousafzai

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America and the World: A Conversation with Ambassador Caroline Kennedy & Senator Ed Markey

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Goldsmith Awards Ceremony 2019 with Marty Baron

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Free Speech, Open Minds and the Pursuit of Truth

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Robotland: The Future of Labor Policy and Work in an AI World

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A Conversation with John Kerry

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Brexit: What’s Next?

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Moral Resistance: When Faith & Activism Meet in the Streets

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Big Tech and Democracy

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PROGRAMS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

The IOP offers 16 major programs for undergraduate involvement including the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, a fellowship program with top political practitioners, over 100 paid internships; a nonpartisan, quarterly journal; and a nationwide survey project of millennials’ political views.