Leaders grounded in service
We are America’s first graduate public service training program and among its most prominent—respected for the excellence of our faculty, our grounding in social science research and quantitative analysis, the...
Using racial justice and equity as her north star, Cézanne Charles (MPA '15) helps shape Detroit’s cultural sector and champions the integrative role it plays in civic action and social movements. Charles leads multiple projects that explore new...
Given the unusual public health and economic dislocations facing many service-oriented professionals, including returning Peace Corps Volunteers and Fulbright Fellows, the University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is pleased to...
This fall the Ford School welcomes its first Master of Public Affairs students. This powerful new nine-month degree for mid-career professionals combines rigorous training in the Ford School’s hallmark policy analysis suite with the development of...
The Ford School's student and academic services office has a new blog for prospective students: “Inside the Ford School.” It’s a source of admissions information, such as class statistics, application deadlines, and admissions programs (like...
The longest-serving U.S. Congressman in history—John D. Dingell Jr. (HLLD ’15) has donated collected materials from his 59 years in office to the Bentley Historical Library at the University of Michigan.To enhance their readings of this...
Josh Brammer (MPP '09)DETROIT – Forbes magazine may have branded Detroit "America's most miserable city" in 2008, but the city has its share of strengths as well as problems.An increasing number of healthcare and film industry jobs have come to the...
In this session, learn about the wide range of opportunities for students to engage with real-world policy issues in the classroom and through research, activities, and workshops.
Learn about opportunities to practice social science research and quantitative analysis skills in and out of the classroom and how they provide a toolbox of research, analytical, and management skills that are highly transferable across sectors and issue areas.
Join the Ford School’s associate deans to learn how a Ford School master’s degree can help you make an impact on the public good at this critical time.
Other sources of fellowship support
Over the years, many Ford School students have received fellowships from a number of government and professional organizations. These include resources for students from diverse backgrounds, traditionally...
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...
Online applicationThe University of Michigan strongly encourages all applicants to apply online. The applications for the master's of public policy and the master's of public affairs are available through the Rackham Graduate School website. We are...
Student organizations are an integral part of the Ford School community—they recruit policymakers and scholars to speak at the school, provide a forum for students to discuss and take action on shared policy interests, raise money for deserving...
Meet Ford School representatives attending graduate school fairs and admissions events throughout the fall. We strongly encourage you to join us for more information about our programs, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. Check back...
Dual Degree Applicants
Dual degree applicants must be sure to apply and meet the requirements for both departments. The process differs depending on whether you are an new applicant to the University of Michigan or if you are currently enrolled...
