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DEI Resources

Ford School resourcesThe Ford School is dedicated to providing an inclusive and welcoming learning environment for faculty, staff and students. The following Ford School faculty and staff are available to talk with you at any time on any concern...

DEI Coalition

The DEI Coalition is a school-level coalition of students, faculty, and staff that plan and advise on DEI-related activities and initiatives.

Jobs in public policy

About the search for post-graduation employment The career paths of our alumni and the range of employers recruiting at Ford reflect the versatility and transferability of the MPP/MPA across sectors. The required MPP internship and applied...

Student employment

Job opportunities Many Ford School students seek employment opportunities that use the skills they are developing while in graduate school. There are a number of graduate student assistantships and work-study positions available. Graduate...

U-M and federal funding

University of Michigan resources Rackham Graduate School The Rackham Graduate School administers a number of fellowship programs with various eligibility criteria. These fellowships often require a detailed application and have deadlines...

Graduate career services

An overview of servicesAs a professional school, we offer a variety of programs, services, and resources to help students grow and develop in their careers. Graduate students are encouraged to begin working with Career Services early on to create a...

Class notes

Want to know what your classmates are up to? Check out the class notes in our biannual magazine, State & Hill. And don't just read about what your friends are doing—let them know what's going on in your life, as well. What's new at work?...