The Center for Social & Behavioral Science and Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) are excited to continue the Partnerships for Evidence-based Public Policy (PEPP) fellowship program for AY26-27. This program creates a bridge between research experts and the public by enabling mid-career faculty across the Illinois System to conduct year-long policy research projects with Illinois government partners. PEPP fellows form a cohort, participating in monthly trainings on topics such as the policy research lifecycle and policy communication, as well as networking and collaborative work. We plan to offer up to six fellowships this year.
Announcement: https://csbs.research.illinois.edu/partnerships-for-evidence-based-public-policy/
Required application materials: https://csbs.research.illinois.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/PEPP-Required-Materials-2026.pdf
Eligibility
- Tenure-track faculty at one of the three campuses in the University of Illinois system
- Mid-career (assistant professors with 3+ years or associate professors)
- Have an existing partnership with prior collaborative work or formal agreement with an Illinois government agency (regional, tribal, or state).
PI Requirements
- Tenure-track faculty at one of the three campuses in the University of Illinois system
- Mid-career (assistant professors with 3+ years or associate professors)
- Have an existing partnership with prior collaborative work or formal agreement with an Illinois government agency (regional, tribal, or state).
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation