A university-wide, multidisciplinary enterprise, the Institute for Education and Social Policy was founded by former Wagner Dean and NYU Executive Vice President Robert Berne, the Aaron Diamond Foundation's Norm Fruchter, and NYU Steinhardt School of Education Dean

The Financial Access Initiative (FAI) is a research center based at NYU Wagner focused on substantially expanding access to quality financial services for low-income individuals. The Initiative aims to provide rigorous research on the impacts of financial access and on innovative ways to improve access.

You must be working full-time in a paid public service position in the New York City area to apply for FELPS and must remain in a public service position throughout the fellowship. Unfortunately, internships and part-time work do not qualify.

If you have reviewed the Web site and still have a question, please email us at: wagner.felps@nyu.edu

You can expect an answer to your email in two business days, but usually sooner.

Unfortunately, no. The Orientation is mandatory for all Fellows. If you cannot attend the Orientation this year, we encourage you to apply next year.

Regardless of additional educational experiences, applicants should have graduated from their undergraduate institutions within the last 2 to 4 years.

The mission of the John Brademas Center for the Study of Congress is to increase the understanding of Congress-"the People's Branch" of government- its role in making policy; its powers, processes, and responsibilities. The Center's bi-partisan work is aimed at scholars, students, current and future public servants, and the public.

The Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management at NYU's Wagner school explores current and emerging challenges in transportation and infrastructure.

The Institute for Civil Infrastructure Systems (ICIS) is a research and education center founded in January 1998, located at New York University's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, and directed by Professor Rae Zimmerman.

The NYUAD Center for Global Public Service and Social Impact is designed to support the entrepreneurial, effective, and efficient production of public value by governments, nongovernmental organizations, and private social ventures. It is built upon a broad commitment toward creating the highest quality of life around the globe.