This application is for prospective partner organizations seeking a to enroll a Nominated Fellow or hire a Placed Fellow for Cohort 18 (Fall 2026 - Summer 2028) of the Strategic Data Project Fellowship. 

Please read on for important clarifications about timelines and deadlines. If you have questions or would like more information about eligibility, please email sdprecruitment@gse.harvard.edu. Learn more about the process of hiring a Placed Fellow or enrolling a Nominated Fellow. You may also visit our website to learn more about our impact and benefits at http://sdp.cepr.harvard.edu. 

Download the partnership flyer here.

We recommend applying sooner rather than later to secure a spot. Please review the deadlines below carefully:

Placed Fellows: Hiring a fellow externally from the SDP candidate pool

• The Partnership Application deadline for organizations looking to hire a PLACED FELLOW for Cohort 18 (Fall 2026-Summer 2028) is March 16, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis and strongly urge organizations to apply as soon as possible as partner spots may fill up.

Nominated Fellows: Nominating a fellow internally from within your organization

• The Partnership Application deadline for organizations looking to enroll a NOMINATED FELLOW for Cohort 18 (Fall 2026-Summer 2028) is May 4, 2026. We review applications on a rolling basis and strongly urge organizations to apply as soon as possible as partner spots may fill up.

All applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis leading up to these deadlines and we encourage applying in advance of the final regular deadlines. Prospective partners with uniquely assigned deadlines should adhere to those deadlines instead of those listed above. Prior to submitting an application, prospective partners must also schedule a 1:1 introductory call.

For additional questions, please email sdprecruitment@gse.harvard.edu.