Training

The Latino Texas Policy Center (LTPC) will conduct the 3rd annual Policy Fellows Leadership Program (PFLP) in 2026. This Fellowship has been designed by the Latino Texas Policy Center and supported by our partnership with the University of Texas – Latino Research Institute.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 3, 2026

The fellowship’s primary outcome is to strengthen and increase the Latino research community’s leadership, voice, and influence in public policy.

The Fellowship aims to increase applied policy research to directly influence public policy in a way that ensures solutions implemented by our political leadership directly address the issues and assets of the TX Latino community. This Fellowship is an opportunity to join the Latino Texas Policy Center’s effort to increase economic mobility opportunities and overall beinestar (well-being) for Latino Families throughout Texas. We know that when Latinos thrive so do all Texans.

Key Objectives of the Fellowship:

1. Increase the number of Latino professionals contributing their expertise to policy research, policy creation, and advocacy

2. Strengthen the capacity of current Latino researchers to contribute to public policy leadership

3. Reimagine and bridge the relationship between research and leadership skills to increase impact on community

4. Create working collaborations amongst Latino researchers across disciplines and community stakeholders

The Fellowship is a year-long program that includes the following:

1. An in-person 3 1/2-day intensive skills and leadership development training and policy summit

2. 3-5 virtual targeted skill development workshops

3. All fellows will receive a faculty mentor that will guide them throughout the year

4. Hands on leadership development training to truly enhance our Fellow’s ability to step into this work as a leader in their respective fields

5. The creation and distribution of direct and timely contributions to public policy in Texas. (Policy briefs, descriptive reports, policy fact sheets, and op-eds.

Intersted in applying?

1. Review our eligibility criteria.

2. Preview the application.

3. Submit your application

To learn about this year’s fellows and the training agenda read below:

Meet Our 2024-25 Fellows

Training Agenda Summary

The 16 selected Fellows are from across the state and include graduate and doctoral-level students, faculty, and researchers from non-profit organizations. Each Fellow is committed to strengthening Latino Bienestar by conducting Latino-focused research and translating that research into policy documents to inform, educate, and influence equitable public policymaking.