{"id":6657,"date":"2026-04-15T20:57:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T18:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6657"},"modified":"2026-04-17T21:34:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:34:19","slug":"yim-macro-research-fellowship-2026-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6657","title":{"rendered":"YIM Macro Research Fellowship 2026-2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-173896\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: May 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications for the YIM Macro Research Fellowship 2026-2027 are now open. The YIM Macro Research Fellowship is an academic year long program from Fall 2026-Spring 2027, designed for social science students who are ready to move beyond the classroom and into real policy work.<\/p>\n<p>Fellows will work together focusing on a policy issue connected these research tracks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>AI &amp; Mental Health Access: Ethical use of AI chatbots for low-income alternatives to mental health assistance, ethical use of AI usage in mental health field<\/li>\n<li>Digital Surveillance: Protecting client data privacy<\/li>\n<li>The Digital Divide: AI-augmented Telehealth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fellows develop and produce an original policy brief, receive monthly mentorship from a professional, and have a chance to present their research at the end of the semester in Washington, DC. Fellows produce real research on real systemic issues affecting real communities, and walk away with a tangible work product, a mentor relationship, and a network that extends beyond their university.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>While there is no monthly stipend, the program provides mentorship, professional networking, and a fully- funded trip including travel and lodging for the Washington, D.C. presentation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to U.S.-based undergraduate students, graduate students, and recent graduates.<\/li>\n<li>They are specifically looking for individuals in Social Work, Psychology, Public Policy, Public Health, and related fields.<\/li>\n<li>Following standards, they generally define \u201cyouth\u201d as individuals under the age of 30.<\/li>\n<li>Have strong interest in policy and technology advancement in the mental health field.<\/li>\n<li>Efficient writing skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026 by 11:59 EST. Fellows are expected to dedicate up to 5 hours per week to research, meetings, and cohort activities. The program runs from Fall 2026 through Spring 2027.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/form.jotform.com\/260855598529071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthinmacro.org\/programs\/macroresearchfellowship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Macro Research Fellowship<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: May 1, 2026 Applications for the YIM Macro Research Fellowship 2026-2027 are now open. The YIM Macro Research Fellowship is an academic year long program from Fall 2026-Spring 2027, designed for social science students who are ready to move beyond the classroom and into real policy work. 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