Spring 2018 Cohort Application

Hi! I'm Running for Office convenes graduate students from Harvard Kennedy School and undergraduates from Harvard College for 8 sessions focused on running for office and governing. Led by Massachusetts State Senator and Harvard alumnus (AB ’07, JD ’15 ) Eric Lesser, the program will examine the political DNA of this generation, study the unique obstacles young people face when they run for office, and closely analyze specific policy areas where emerging elected officials are making a difference. 

Hi! I'm Running for Office is open to Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Kennedy School/Harvard Law School joint degree, and Harvard College students ONLY. 10 students from Harvard College and 10 students from Harvard Kennedy School will be selected to participate. One joint degree Harvard Kennedy School/Harvard Law School student will be selected to participate. Sessions will take place on Wednesdays from 5:00-6:15 p.m. on the HKS campus. (Please see specific dates below). Cohort members will be expected to attend all 8 sessions.

Hi! I'm Running for Office is a collaborative effort between the Center for Public Leadership and the Institute of Politics.

Application deadline is Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. All applicants will be notified of their application status by Friday, February 2, 2018.

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* 1. What is your first name?

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* 2. What is your last name?

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* 3. What is your Harvard email address?

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* 4. What is your Harvard School?

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* 5. What is your degree program (HKS and HLS students) or concentration (Harvard College students)?

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* 6. What is your graduation year?

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* 7. Why are you interested in being a part of the cohort and how will your participation impact your personal, academic, and professional goals? (250 word maximum)

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* 8. Describe an aspect of politics, running for office, campaign management, or governing that interests you. How can being a part of the cohort contribute to furthering this special interest? (250 word maximum)

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* 9. Please submit a one-page resume to samantha_goober@hks.harvard.edu and check each of the boxes below:

Hi! I'm Running for Office sessions will take place on the following dates:

1. Wednesday, February 7, 2018
2. Wednesday, February 14, 2018
3. Wednesday, February 28, 2018
4. Wednesday, March 7, 2018
5. Wednesday, March 21, 2018
6. Wednesday, March 28, 2018
7. Wednesday, April 4, 2018
8. Wednesday, April 11, 2018

All sessions will take place from 5:00-6:15 p.m. on the HKS campus. All cohort members are expected to attend all 8 sessions.

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* 10. Are you able to attend all 8 sessions listed above?

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* 11. If you answered "No" or "Not sure" to the above question, please explain.

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