Academic Practice

PRACTICE AREA

Academic

Housed at Johns Hopkins University, one of the world’s leading research institutions, the Center brings world-class research into city hall and helps local government leaders find the best and most effective solutions.

The Center develops applied research in the field of public innovation and translates that knowledge for policy and program development to create public value.

Join us in the essential work of making our cities better places to live and work with the latest innovation techniques and research.

Our Academic
Programs

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Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellowships

Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellowships

Tommi Laitio

Tommi Laitio

2022 - 2024

Terrance Smith

Terrance Smith

The Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellowship offers accomplished public innovation practitioners from the United States and abroad a Fellowship at the Center. Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellows have the opportunity to reflect on their experience, develop original research and thought leadership, and actively contribute to public sector knowledge and practice.

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Bloomberg Public Innovation Research collaborative

The Public Innovation Research Collaborative is composed of interdisciplinary academic and research teams that advance the Center’s research agenda and address practitioner priorities. Research teams include faculty and students from Johns Hopkins University, as well as faculty and students from universities around the world. Access our resource library.

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Bloomberg Public Innovation Research collaborative
Hopkins Bloomberg Center

The Public Innovation Research Collaborative is composed of interdisciplinary academic and research teams that advance the Center’s research agenda and address practitioner priorities. Research teams include faculty and students from Johns Hopkins University, as well as faculty and students from universities around the world.

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The Summer Scholars Program

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The Summer Scholars Program offers a transformative 10-week summer internship experience, where Hopkins graduate students collaborate closely with city hall on public innovation and civic engagement projects. These projects are curated to ignite students’ enthusiasm for careers in public service while addressing real-world challenges.

Upcoming Opportunities

Public Innovators Network

The Public Innovators Network welcomes local government leaders and staff who are committed to using innovation, data, collaboration, and resident engagement to deliver exceptional results for people. It is the premier place to learn from one another and access cutting-edge resources and support from Bloomberg Philanthropies.

Join the Local Infrastructure Hub

The Local Infrastructure Hub helps local leaders navigate and understand the 400+ federal funding opportunities available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Explore grant opportunities, find extensive webinars and learning opportunities, and take advantage of the Hub’s robust, pro-bono bootcamps for small- and mid-sized communities.