The Rappaport Institute for Greater Boston is an organization dedicated to improving the governance of Greater Boston by fostering connections between scholars, students, and civic leaders in the region. They offer various programs and initiatives, including the Public Policy Summer Fellowship, which provides graduate students with paid summer internships in state and local agencies to work on important policy projects. The institute also supports emerging civic leaders through the Urban Scholars Program, which offers full-tuition scholarships for elected and appointed officials to attend HKS's Mid-Career Master's Program. Additionally, they provide experiential learning opportunities and executive education programs for officials from Boston and Cambridge.
The Rappaport Institute conducts in-depth research on challenges facing Greater Boston and drives policy action through informed discussions. They analyze programs like Chelsea Eats, the largest guaranteed income pilot in the United States, and study the impact of initiatives such as the Massachusetts Food Access during COVID-19. By bringing together thought leaders, urban scholars, community advocates, and students, the institute serves as a forum for discussing pressing issues and finding solutions for the city and its surrounding communities. Through their work, they aim to inspire the next generation of civic leaders and generate policy solutions for a better Greater Boston.
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