Institute of PoliticsIOP
The Harvard Institute of Politics, a non-partisan living memorial to President John F. Kennedy that promotes public service and provides political opportunities to undergraduates.
- Joining
- ApplicationFirst-years eligible
- When
- Usually recruits in fall and spring
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
- Dues
- No dues required
In the news
- Fighting for Democratic Norms in the Trump Era: An Interview with Rep. Jason CrowHarvard Political ReviewMay 5, 2026
- Dissecting Republican Politics: An Interview with Byron YorkHarvard Political ReviewApr 13, 2026
- End of October in the John F. Kennedy Jr. ForumThe Harvard IndependentNov 6, 2025
- Age is Just a Number: An Interview with Joe MitchellHarvard Political ReviewAug 1, 2025
- Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Future of U.S. Economic PowerThe Harvard IndependentMay 1, 2025
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- Congressman James Clyburn on Party Identity, Public Trust, and Lessons From the PastThe Harvard IndependentApr 24, 2025
- A Just and Free Society: An Interview with Julie SuHarvard Political ReviewApr 18, 2025
- The Price of Cannabis Prohibition: Profits, Public Health, and the Case for LegalizationThe Harvard IndependentApr 17, 2025
Sources
- Become an IOP Resident Fellow | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- The Institute of Politics at Harvard University | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 13, 2026
- Programs | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- About | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityClub website · seen Oct 12, 2026
- The Price of Cannabis Prohibition: Profits, Public Health, and the Case for Legalization | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Congressman James Clyburn on Party Identity, Public Trust, and Lessons From the Past | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Future of U.S. Economic Power | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- End of October in the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum | Harvard IndependentHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- A Just and Free Society: An Interview with Julie Su - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Age is Just a Number: An Interview with Joe Mitchell - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Dissecting Republican Politics: An Interview with Byron York - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Fighting for Democratic Norms in the Trump Era: An Interview with Rep. Jason Crow - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
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