Hatfield Resident Fellowship

1. Graduate Degree Required. To be considered for a fellowship, candidates must have graduated from a graduate-level program at an accredited university within the year preceding the start of the fellowship.
2. Certain Fields Preferred – Not Required. Historically, most fellows have been drawn from such programs as public administration, public policy, public affairs, or other related fields of study that are relevant to our sponsor agencies (i.e. natural resource management, information technology, engineering, or urban planning). However, eligible potential fellows can come from any academic field, provided they meet other eligibility criteria.
3. Work Status. Fellows must show proof of being eligible to work in the United States for their entire Fellowship term.
4. Application Process. Candidates who wish to be considered for a fellowship must complete all phases of the application process within the time periods specified.
5. Fellowship Institute and Professional Training.* Once selected, fellows are required, as part of their employment terms, to participate in an initial “Institute” training experience, as well as monthly professional development events held by CPS during their fellowships.
6. Fellowship Employment Dates. Fellows are asked to commit to work for 32 weeks, at 32 hours per week, with a 1-week observed winter break. Start and end dates may vary for individual Fellows, given Sponsor needs and Fellows’ particular circumstances.
7. Employment Status. As limited duration employees of PSU, Hatfield Resident Fellows are required to comply with all applicable laws and PSU policies during the duration of their Fellowships.
   Compensation. Hatfield Fellows receive $3,125 a month ($25,000 total), and are eligible for sick leave and public pension benefits. They do not, however, receive employer-paid health insurance.

*These ongoing training and professional development activities aim to supplement each Hatfield Fellow's expertise by increasing their leadership and management capabilities. In addition, these events give the Center for Public Service (CPS) an opportunity to teach the fellows about the Northwest's rich policy heritage, as well as the ethics and values that continue to shape the Northwest's policy-making process.

The Hatfield Residency is an eight-month paid experience with a sponsor fee of $43,000 that is designed for graduated candidates looking to activate their professional pursuits with an agency whose mission aligns with their career aspirations. The longer term of the residency program allows more meaningful opportunities for both the fellow and sponsor to work on heftier projects that can provide reciprocal benefit to both parties. For sponsoring agencies, high-level Project Managers are put in place quickly to support capacity needs. For participating fellows, it is an invaluable opportunity to obtain meaningful experience in public service while also building their local networks. Not surprisingly, our Hatfield fellows frequently produce exceptional value for their sponsors and often end up getting hired at the end of the experience. This is our ultimate aim: to replenish Oregon’s public sector with professionals of extraordinary talent, education, and commitment.