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The Courtyards Institute was established to develop lean & effective policy that benefits everyone.
We offer opportunities for individuals to apply their careers and skillsets toward driving impactful, policy level change in this field.

The Institute is seeking Grants & Partnerships Associates. Associates will work in teams of 3-4 to write grants and raise funds to support The Courtyard Institute’s policy efforts. Associates will have the opportunity to develop strategy, storytell, and build relationships with key partners to sustain and expand the organization. Associates will coordinate with research teams to write relevant grants.
Grants & Partnerships Associate
The Institute is seeking Research Fellows. Fellows will collaborate in teams of 4-5 to publish long-form scientific research papers. Fellows will have the opportunity to conduct studies, analyze government-sanctioned databases, and will manage the scientific process from open-ended problem to solution. These projects can significantly vary, but generally focus on advancing the frontier of their field and delivering large-scale impact.
Research Fellow
The Institute is seeking Chapter Leads. Leads will launch chapters at their universities/schools to build relationships with community partners, raise funds for the Institute, and manage programs related to the Institute’s mission. Chapter Leads will have the opportunity to build, manage, and sustain a community of like-minded peers with the support of Institute leadership.
Chapter Lead
The Institute is seeking Policy Fellows. Fellows will work in teams of 4-5 to create bi-monthly public policy recommendations/briefs to broadcast on The Courtyard Institute’s platform and send to agencies, departments, and legislatures. Fellows will have the opportunity to draw from databases and other sources to gather actionable evidence and collaborate with the policy team to create a persuasive recommendation for policymakers.