The Policy Program
The Institute of Politics (IOP) at the Harvard Kennedy School was established in 1966 as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.
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- Official Harvard sourceThe Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Institute of Politics (IOP) at the Harvard Kennedy School was established in 1966 as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy.”
Other versions
- Official Harvard sourceThe Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Policy Program is an undergraduate-run think tank that allows students the opportunity to develop their skills in policy research and writing while working to effect real-world change.”
- Official Harvard sourceIOP ProgramsObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Policy Program is the leading group on campus for researching and developing actionable solutions to issues facing the Commonwealth and nation. Similar to an undergraduate think-tank, the program allows students to t…”
How to join
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About
The Policy Program is an undergraduate-run think tank that allows students the opportunity to develop their skills in policy research and writing while working to effect real-world change. Research from the Policy Program has helped develop new legislation, build new community programs, and analyze pressing issues facing communities and states across the country. In the past, we have worked with commissioners such as:
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Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceThe Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityObserved Sep 30, 2026
“The Policy Program is an undergraduate-run think tank that allows students the opportunity to develop their skills in policy research and writing while working to effect real-world change. Research from the Policy Progra…”
Mission
Students meet weekly with their research teams to discuss their work, learn about best practices in policy writing, and hear from distinguished guest speakers. At the end of the semester, students have the opportunity to present their work to their commissioner and other community stakeholders. You do not need to have policy research experience to join the Policy Program—our goal is to spark interest in public policy and for every student to learn something new!
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Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceThe Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Students meet weekly with their research teams to discuss their work, learn about best practices in policy writing, and hear from distinguished guest speakers. At the end of the semester, students have the opportunity to…”
Activities
Weekly research team meetings, End-of-semester presentations to commissioners and stakeholders, Writing policy briefs, Policy research for policymakers and activistsVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceThe Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Students meet weekly with their research teams to discuss their work, learn about best practices in policy writing, and hear from distinguished guest speakers.”
Sponsors & partners (as listed by the club)
Massachusetts State Senate Legislative Education Office, United NationsVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Official Harvard sourceThe Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard UniversityObserved Sep 30, 2026
“the Institute's Policy Program has collaborated with the Massachusetts State Senate Legislative Education Office, the United Nations, and various non-profit organizations”
Links
- IOP program pageiop.harvard.edu/programs/policy-programOfficial
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| The Policy Program | The Institute of Politics at Harvard University | Official Harvard source | 12 | |
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