Visiting Fellow

Overview

Location:

Remote, with select in-person opportunities. Commitment:
Part-time, flexible schedule.

Start Date:

Position open immediately. Duration: 6 months. Stipend: $15,000. The Sun Valley Policy Forum, based in Sun Valley, Idaho, is a fast-growing nonprofit dedicated to fostering serious, high-level discussions on conservative policy and thought leadership. We bring together intellectuals, policymakers, and professionals to drive meaningful conversations and advance principled solutions to today’s most pressing issues. We are seeking Policy Fellows who are eager to contribute to this mission by conducting rigorous research, producing compelling policy analysis, and engaging with key stakeholders.

This is an unparalleled opportunity to be part of an organization on the rise while gaining direct exposure to influential leaders and networks in the policy world.

• Conduct in-depth research on key conservative policy issues, emerging thought leaders, and legislative developments.
• Write op-eds, white papers, and reports for publication and public discourse.
• Assist in developing policy briefings and contributing to SVPF’s intellectual output.
• Engage with policymakers, scholars, and media professionals.
• Represent SVPF at select in-person events.

We are looking for sharp, driven, and ambitious individuals who are passionate about conservative policy and thought leadership. The ideal candidate should:

• Be a recent graduate or early-career professional with a demonstrated commitment to policy research and analysis.
• Have strong academic credentials in political science, economics, law, public policy, or a related field.
• Possess exceptional writing and research skills, with the ability to synthesize complex ideas into clear, persuasive arguments.
• Be eager to engage in high-level policy discussions and contribute to an expanding nonprofit.

• Travel and networking opportunities, including access to SVPF’s Summer Institute in Sun Valley, Idaho.
• Direct engagement with thought leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals.
• Hands-on experience in shaping policy conversations and contributing to an emerging voice in the movement.

Interested candidates should submit the following materials to the contact below (applications reviewed on a rolling basis):

• Resume, Cover Letter, Writing sample(s) (policy analysis, op-eds, or research papers preferred), and References.