Undergraduate-run polling group that writes and analyzes the Harvard Youth Poll on the political views of Americans aged 18 to 29.
- Joining
- ApplicationFirst-years eligible
- When
- Usually recruits in fall and spring
About
The Harvard Public Opinion Project (HPOP) brings to life the nation's largest poll on the political opinions and civic attitudes of young Americans aged 18 to 29. For over two decades, HPOP has illuminated our nation's most comprehensive understanding of the political beliefs, voting trends, and attitudes held by its youth. The initiative is spearheaded by undergraduate students who brainstorm and write poll questions, evaluate survey data, and share crucial findings with stakeholders ranging from national media outlets to the White House.
How to join
- Application — A written application, often followed by interviews.
What they do
- Biannual Harvard Youth Poll
- Writing poll questions, evaluating survey data, and sharing findings with stakeholders
- Qualitative research including student op-eds and focus groups
Mission, in their words
To amplify the voices of young people by showcasing the story of their generation to the world.
In the news
- #HarvardYouthPoll: The Harvard Public Opinion Project, Spring 2014Harvard Political ReviewApr 29, 2014
- The Youth Yearn to be Heard: An Interview with John Della VolpeHarvard Political ReviewApr 28, 2026
- The Future of Democracy is Losing Trust in ElectionsHarvard Political ReviewApr 23, 2026
- Presenting The Harvard Public Opinion Project’s Spring 2024 Youth PollHarvard Political ReviewApr 18, 2024
More links
- IOP program pageHarvard directory
Sources
- Link supplied by the index editorhclubs editor · seen Oct 13, 2026
- Harvard Public Opinion Project (HPOP) | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Programs | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityHarvard page · seen Oct 12, 2026
- The Future of Democracy is Losing Trust in Elections - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- The Youth Yearn to be Heard: An Interview with John Della Volpe - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- #HarvardYouthPoll: The Harvard Public Opinion Project, Spring 2014 - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
- Presenting The Harvard Public Opinion Project’s Spring 2024 Youth Poll - Harvard Political ReviewHarvard-related site · seen Sep 30, 2026
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