Exciting Changes for 2026!
We are excited to announce that the APPAM Equity and Inclusion Fellowship has been renamed the APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion (EEI) Fellowship.
Since 2016, this APPAM Fellowship has supported over 300 researchers in their pursuit of education and careers in public policy, analysis, and management. Recipients receive travel, registration, and lodging for the APPAM Annual Fall Research Conference, distinguished recognition, and networking & leadership opportunities. The Fellowship has been renamed to fully reflect the academic excellence, merit, and leadership of its esteemed recipients.
In addition to the new name, the Fellowship size and duration have been redesigned to enhance the experience for recipients. The program is shifting from a one-year model to a more intentional two-year model, and it will be limited to 26 recipients to prioritize meaningful connection, engagement, and sustained participation. Our hope is that smaller, extended cohorts will help build lasting relationships, community, and growth in the field of public policy. A smaller, more intimate cohort size will underscore that this is a competitive & distinguished honor.
Additionally, the role of Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion (EEI) Fellow Liaison has been created to provide valuable insights from a recent Fellow’s perspective and help keep past and current Fellowship cohorts connected, engaged, and up to date on the organization, while also gaining valuable leadership experience. The EEI Fellow Liaison will serve as an at-large committee member on APPAM’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee.
About the APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion (EEI) Fellowship
We are proud to offer the Equity & Inclusion Fellowship to students and professionals who have overcome substantial obstacles presented by their backgrounds or life circumstances.
Since 2016, the Fellowship has supported hundreds of people pursuing education and starting their careers by sponsoring their visit to the Annual Fall Research Conference, recognizing their accomplishments, and providing opportunities to engage with a wide network of peers.
Through the Fellowship, we hope to expand opportunities in public policy and spark lifelong interest in the field.
We are currently offering the Equity & Inclusion Fellowship to three separate cohorts. All fellows must be available to travel to the Annual Fall Research Conference (location varies by year). See full eligibility requirements on the applications below.
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS STARTING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Undergraduate Fellowship
APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Student Fellowship
APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Young Professional Fellowship
Donate to Support This Vital Program
We need your help to ensure this program remains available each year. Donations are tax-deductible and solely underwrite the APPAM Excellence, Equity, and Inclusion Fellowship.
Congratulations to the 2025 Equity & Inclusion Fellows
2025 Undergraduate Fellowship Recipients:
Marilu Aguilar, New York University
Isabella Castro, University of Florida
Tanay Dhuldhoya, Georgia State University
Vanya Funez, Williams College
Akhenaton Lazarre, University at Albany
2025 Professional Fellowship Recipients:
Ishara Casellas Connors, Texas A&M University
Daman Chhikara, University of California, Irvine
Stella Chong, NYC Commission on Racial Equity
Ángel Gonzalez, Fresno State University
Hojung Lee, Rice University
2025 Student Fellowship Recipients:
Benedicta Agyare-Aggrey, University of Delaware
Mariam Al-khafaji, Virginia Commonwealth University
Mario Alberto Arce Acosta, University of California, Davis
Elijah Bell-Clarke, California Baptist University
Noelle Broughton, University of Kansas
Allysha Bryant, Yeshiva University
Sarah Buckmaster, Emory University
Patricia Burgess, Seattle University
Nike Campbell, Florida State University
Tipeng Chen, Arizona State University
Tong Chen, Rutgers University
Juan Camilo Cristancho, University of California, Irvine
Apu Deb, Florida International University
Nikita Dhingra, Georgia State University
Sky Duke, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Zachariah Emmanuel, Georgia State University
S. Mohsen Fatemi, University of Kansas
Maribel Fernandez, New York University
Morgan Gilmer, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Anwesha Guha, University of Oregon
Odia Kaba, The George Washington University
Taehyun Kim, Ohio State University
Sage Kime, University of California, Irvine
Youngbin Lee, University of Missouri - Columbia
Kejda Llana, University of Delaware
Alagammai Meyyappan, The Pennsylvania State University
Carlos Morales, Northwestern University
Portia Nartey, Washington University in St. Louis
Patricia Ng'ethe, Clemson University
Seth Nwosu, Pepperdine University
Sandra Okonofua, Yale University
Nabila Parijat, University of Texas at Dallas
Bilal Raza, University of Delaware
Josefina Senese, Boston University
Mohammad Newaz Sharif, University of Central Florida
Prachi Shukla, Duke University
Sheila Sjolseth, Auburn University
Christian Sotomayor, University of California, Berkeley
Ann Swanson, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Olanrewaju Yusuff, Georgia State University
Past Cohorts
Questions?
Email Leslie Ofori, [email protected].