The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a non-profit organization that serves as a catalyst for privacy leadership and scholarship, advancing principled data practices in support of emerging technologies. FPF brings together industry, academics, consumer advocates, and other thought leaders to explore the challenges posed by technological innovation and develop privacy protections, ethical norms, and workable business practices.
FPF’s Global Privacy team closely follows developments around the world in data protection and privacy policy-making and regulation, supported by staff members in Washington DC, Brussels, Singapore, Nairobi, and New Delhi. We keep our stakeholders informed of relevant regulatory changes, case-law, guidance, policies, and legal requirements, while also providing background and in-depth analysis in order to support them in being ahead of key developments globally.
ROLE OVERVIEW
FPF is seeking a Global Privacy Summer Fellow, based in Washington, DC, to assist the Global Privacy team. The Summer Fellow will work closely with colleagues around the world, in addition to the team based in Washington, DC, and contribute to global policy research and analysis in data protection, privacy, and new technologies. We welcome applications from any academic or professional background (typically, this includes law degree holders or MA/MBA/PhDs in a policy-related field, and/or career professionals) with a preference for applicants who have recently completed a graduate degree.
The ideal candidate would bring to the team:
- Excellent writing skills and an ability to curate information based on independent research skills;
- Experience or previous participation in professional or volunteer activities, as well as subject-matter expertise in policy areas relevant to FPF’s work;
- Demonstrated interest in and good knowledge of data protection law, and familiarity with its application to new technologies, including artificial intelligence;
- Strong familiarity with one or more of the jurisdictions in which FPF’s Global Privacy team operates (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, etc.);
- Interpersonal qualities that show support for colleagues, peers, and the broader community;
- An ability to work in a highly collaborative and diverse project-team environment, with colleagues from different jurisdictions and backgrounds;
- Professional working proficiency in an additional language (i.e. French, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, etc.)
The vacancy is for a temporary, full-time (40 hours per week) contract with an expected duration of 3 to 4 months. Preferred start date is May 18, 2026. Applications should be submitted at the latest by March 6, 2026, but they will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
This is a paid fellowship with a stipend of $2,500 USD per month, pro-rated for partial months of work. The fellowship is based in our Washington DC office, and it is hybrid (a minimum of two days per week are required in the office).
To apply:
- Please submit a Cover Letter, Resume, and Writing Sample in PDF format through the FPF Career Center.
FPF is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that supports employees professionally and personally through our employment practices and benefits offerings. We encourage applications from individuals who represent a variety of backgrounds based on sex, race, ethnicity, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, and other factors protected by law. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please reach out to [email protected].