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Our approach unifies diverse elements, crafting a singular, transformative journey for each participant.
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Capstone projects at YIP's Fellowship culminate the learning experience, where fellows apply their insights to address real-world problems, showcasing their evolution as future leaders .
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Simplified breakdowns of the nation's most pressing issues and proposed policies. Nonpartisan policy research briefs so everyone is on the same page.
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Opinion pieces from the Institute's General Body Membership. Explore thought provoking articles from our diverse voices.
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A specialized initiative focusing on strengthening US-Asia relations, offering an immersive platform for fellows to engage with critical international issues and diplomacy.
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James Williams
March 22, 2025
erinna nong
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2023 fellow, Former vp
Enriching and Memorable: A Fellow's Journey at YIP
"The Fellowship Program at YIP is definitely the most fun, memorable, and enriching policy-related experience I have ever had. During the program, I have met some of the most innovative, knowledgeable, and lively individuals. [...] I also gained fresh perspectives on pressing issues from other fellows due to the [dialogues] fostered."
amelia grullon
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Senior fellow, columbia '27
Unbiased Policy Insight and Youth Empowerment
"YIP is an organization that goes above and beyond in policy discussion that is unbiased and transparent [... it] truly creates a space for youth to explore their own views and new perspectives. YIP's workshops immersed me in an environment to learn from other students."
kendall carlL
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Senior fellow, harvard '26
Commending YIP's Integrity: A Year of Nonpartisan Excellence
"[YIP] does an impeccable job with both nonpartisanship and programming quality. Although I have now been with YIP for over one year, I have yet to hear a modicum of concern in regard to YIP's commitment to nonpartisanship...a truly nonpartisan organization is a rarity, especially nowadays."
Featured Brief
This brief discusses the impact that Executive Order 13780, or the ‘Muslim Ban,’ had on immigration from Muslim and African countries. The brief puts this ban into historical context, discussing how the affected countries were impacted by this order, and how it came to be rescinded under the presidency of Joe Biden.
Featured Brief
This brief explores the impact of the Trump administration’s cuts to key public-health research branches, including the National Institute of Health (NIH), the World Health Organization, and the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Featured Brief
This brief reexamines the topic of juvenile justice reform, examining the evolution of youth treatment under the criminal justice system.
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