For Students

Student Opportunities

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The Mansueto Institute provides opportunities for students to engage with urban research and practice, including postdoctoral, doctoral, and master’s level fellowships; student research assistantships; and grants.

Fellowships

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Urban Doctoral Fellowship

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are now closed.

 

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The Urban Doctoral Fellows Program provides a yearlong, supervised cohort experience training up to ten PhD students whose research focuses on urban issues, with an emphasis on strengthening scientific writing, effective presentations, and multimedia communications. Fellowship provides funding of up to $1,000 per fellow to cover registration, hotel, meal and transportation costs for presentations at academic conferences. The program includes twice-monthly lunchtime meetings to review peer papers and presentations, as well as discussions of how distinct disciplines engage in urban research.

Kreisman Graduate Fellowship

Applications for the 2025-2026 cohort will open in Spring 2024.

 

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The Kreisman Graduate Fellows Program is a cohort of University of Chicago graduate students from across fields of study who are committed to pursuing careers in housing research or practice. The program runs for one academic year and is open to all Masters and PhD students at UChicago, such as those studying law, policy, social services, social sciences, data science, and business. During the academic year, Kreisman Fellows take part in a range of professional development activities, including coursework on housing policy and practice, and a supported internship or research project. Fellows also receive a stipend to support their professional development. 

Local Data Journalism Initiative

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Applications are currently closed and will reopen in late 2024 or early 2025 for the summer.

 

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Leveraging the University of Chicago’s robust data science infrastructure, the Local Data Journalism Initiative establishes partnerships between news organizations and university-led data science teams to conduct ambitious investigative journalism on issues affecting cities, using the highest caliber analytics tools and approaches. Graduate students and advanced undergraduate students can apply to be part of a research team supporting investigative journalism stories related to critical issues affecting cities.

Research Assistant Positions

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Applications are currently closed.

The Mansueto Institute regularly hires students as research assistants. Information about current openings will be posted as they arise.

Communications Research Assistant

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Applications are currently closed.

This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking professional experience in communications within the dynamic realm of urban scholarship. The Communications Research Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting the operations of the Institute’s communications team. This position offers exposure to a diverse range of urban topics and provides hands-on experience in various aspects of communication strategies and initiatives.

Grants

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Urban Innovation Grants for Student Organizations

Applications are currently closed.

 

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The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation provides Urban Innovation Grants for Student Organizations for University of Chicago student events, research, or other efforts focused on critical issues and topics impacting cities. This opportunity is open to undergraduate and graduate student groups at the University of Chicago.